Blue Jacket Inc. News and Press Releases
"I currently have two Blue Jacket graduates on my payroll and four more here on a temp to hire basis. Blue Jacket is very fast to respond to my needs, but also takes the time to make sure we get the right person for the job. Sometimes we have to weed through a few less than qualified employees before we find the right fit, but that’s no different than hiring directly off the street! We are very happy with the Blue Jacket employees we currently have and will continue to use graduates of the program in the future."
Jennifer King, Human Resource Manager at Branstrator Sunrooms, Inc.
“I am not too proud to admit that I am not perfect. In fact, I have made some very stupid decisions. The good folks at Blue Jacket were willing to look beyond my imperfections and offer, not give, me a second chance. Since my completion of the Employment Academy, I have returned to school after 25 years. That decision was a direct result of the self-confidence and drive that I developed participating in the program. I still have some work ahead of me, but with BJI, failure is not an option. The gratitude I have for Blue Jacket, Inc. will no doubt be never ending.”
Kenny S.
“I’ve been down and out; I thought there was nothing out here for me but fast food jobs. But with (Blue Jacket’s) help and knowledge passed down to me, look at me now! I’ve got me a great job which I love. Me and my wife have moved into our first home together. These 9 months I’ve been home have been a struggle after four years in prison and I didn’t have that much hope. Hey, I thought I knew it all being from the streets, but Blue Jacket taught me a different, better way of life and I will make it out here.”
Michael N.
“Blue Jacket offered me a second chance. I learned how to prepare for an interview and to dress accordingly. I owe a lot to BJI and I would recommend to anyone looking for a new direction in life."
Shennel R.
"I have hired two people who are graduates of Blue Jacket's Employment Academy and have found them to be good employees and get along well with other people at PCC."
Craig Keoun, President of Plastic Composites Company
"We first used Blue Jacket temporary employees for a large event during the holidays. We were so impressed with their program that we outsourced our building setup and teardown requirements to them. We’ve been very pleased with the results."
Phil Laux, President/CEO for the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce
"Two Blue Jacket participants are working at the company’s recycling center on New Haven Avenue and 'are doing a fantastic job,' she said. 'We were reluctant at first, but I’m impressed with the program. They’re trying to change their lives.' - News Sentinel article, September 8, 2007
Nicole Sterler, Human Resources Director at Republic Services
"In the beginning, attending Blue Jacket was a requirement. I attended only because I had to. When I stopped being worried about what Blue Jacket had to offer, I let the program work for me and the results are amazing. I wouldn't trade the classroom time for anything. Today I am ready." Graduated August 10, 2007
Nicholas S.
"Blue Jacket is 'the truth'. If felons say they need a second chance, well here it is." Graduated August 10, 2007.
Archie R.
