Addressing the Onsite Worker Shortfall in the Apartment Industry
Living on the Edge
The reality is that many Americans teeter on the brink of homelessness – one financial challenge away from living on the street, on a friend’s couch or in a shelter. The overarching goal is to address the current and anticipated shortfall of 130,000 maintenance workers in the apartment industry over the next decade. With the support of grants, this program aims to hire and train maintenance professionals, making a significant dent in the workforce gap. Secondarily, this program can provide opportunities and a platform for onsite leasing and administrative professionals at apartment communities, supporting the overarching mission of Entryway.
Entryway On the Job Training Pilot Program
- This innovative program is set to reimagine the traditional temp-to-perm staffing model utilizing applying for grants to assist with the appropriate upskilling and resources to eliminate barriers. A transformative 13-week paid on-the-job training program for maintenance and leasing roles via a temporary assignment that leads to permanent employment. The primary objective is to introduce fresh talent to the apartment industry, offering a train-to-hire opportunity based on student performance.
- The Liberty Group will be the Employer of Record during the temporary assignment, responsible for all payroll and workers compensation insurance. The program can also support payrolling of candidates you are considering hiring.
- Piloted Metropolitan Area’s: Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Dallas, Nashville & Charlotte
- National Roll Out Presented at NAA Apartmentalize 2024
Individuals Apply
• Employee Referral Program
• Management Companies refer their candidate turndowns.
• Local referring partners refer qualified individuals.
• Programmatic Advertising: Indeed, Careerbuilder, etc. (eliminate or reduce)
Screen Applicants
• Applicants are screened and assessed for program eligibility by 2 industry experts.
• Background screening state/county
• Barriers to entry are identified for possible aid to support.
Train Participants
• Eligible applicants are upskilled with Entryway’s virtual classroom courses.
• Ongoing virtual training is required and administered by Skillcat and Edge2Learn.
Employee Participants
• Trained candidates will be placed on 13 week on the job training program using a Temp to Perm model.
• Employees are monitored daily via in app ratings.
• Upon successful completion of the 10 weeks, workers transition to company employee.