The Georgia Nut Company's partnership with Greater West Town Community Development Project (GWTP) exemplifies economic empowerment. The collaboration began almost a decade ago and has resulted in 85 graduates of GWTP being placed at Georgia Nut in that time. Recently, GWTP met with Georgia Nut's recruiting team to reflect on our partnership.
According to Georgia Nut, GWTP's unwavering commitment to the participants that they place is key to the partnership's success, saying, “[GWTP] always followed up with employees placed at Georgia Nut, they’re a great role model, they helped candidates with whatever they needed whether it was boots or transportation.” The impact of this collaboration is evident in the success of participants like Dali, Carlos, and Perry. These individuals have become valued members of Georgia Nut's Quality Assurance and Warehouse teams for over five years. GWTP's training championed their strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and dedication to their jobs.
Georgia Nut and GWTP share a vision beyond mere job placements; they aim to nurture fulfilling careers. Through personalized coaching and mentorship, GWTP equips participants with essential skills such as crafting impressive resumes and enhancing communication abilities - qualities Georgia Nut highly values in GWTP program graduates. Georgia Nut's hiring team thereafter goes the extra mile to set GWTP referrals up for success, thoroughly exploring each candidate's diverse skill sets and backgrounds. They identify alternative roles beyond the warehouse, paving the way for a more customized and rewarding career path for the candidates.
Beyond the workplace, Georgia Nut maintains a strong connection with its community through its foundation. Employees contribute to the foundation, which in turn, supports charitable causes chosen by the employees themselves. This commitment is further exemplified through Georgia Nut's partnership with local organizations like Link 2 Community, Dreams Academy, and Evanston Township, demonstrating their dedication to building a stronger community.
The GWTP-Georgia Nut collaboration is an inspiring testament to the positive impact that meaningful partnerships can create. It showcases how economic empowerment and community involvement can drive significant change and foster a more inclusive community.