Patience, promotions, and tenure that compounds
Mariano's has hired Bridges participants throughout the pandemic and after. Leroy, Kenney, and Ke'Von have all stayed long enough to build careers, including a promotion to supervisor and a 2-year anniversary.
Mariano's hires Bridges participants and lets them stay. The store's inclusive culture and the way its managers handle guidance are the foundation.
Leroy joined Bridges in 2020, the worst year of the pandemic to be looking for work. Mariano's was the right fit when he found it in August 2021. Today he's in his own apartment.
Kenney was hired as an overnight grocery stocker in early 2021. After a year of consistency and a positive attitude that his managers noticed, he was promoted to overnight supervisor.
Ke'Von is celebrating his two-year anniversary as a Grocery Clerk. His managers and the store's culture taught him persistence and professionalism, the kind that stretches into a career, not just a job.
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