BIPOC-OWNED: PeopleFirst Workforce Solutions

PeopleFirst Workforce Solutions is a Vermont-based workforce partner providing recruitment, retention, and career support services for organizations seeking sustainable, people-centered hiring solutions. Our work is grounded in the understanding that employment is closely connected to mental health, stability, dignity, and long-term well-being—especially for individuals navigating complex life circumstances.

Founded by a professional with a background in Health & Human services, case management, Career Coaching and community advocacy, PeopleFirst was created to bridge workforce needs with human-centered employment practices. We operate from a mission-first approach that emphasizes ethical and trauma-informed hiring, long-term workforce stability, respect for lived experience, and culturally responsive, community-based engagement.

PeopleFirst positions itself as a complementary partner, supporting—rather than replacing—existing hiring, HR, and workforce development systems. Our goal is to strengthen organizations’ workforce capacity while promoting meaningful, sustainable employment outcomes for the individuals they serve.