Looking for a job can feel overwhelming, and starting a new job can feel just as challenging. Strengthen LA supports individuals in the Lewiston Auburn region by helping them find employment, prepare for work, and stay employed through hands-on support at every step. We work directly with you—and with local employers—to provide guidance, resources, and encouragement, helping you move forward with confidence and build a path to long-term success.

We connect you with local employers who are actively hiring, helping you discover job opportunities that match your skills, interests, and ambitions. You are not expected to figure this out alone—we provide guidance, support, and resources to help you navigate the job market with confidence. We’re here to make your path to meaningful, local employment clearer and more achievable.

Advocacy & Employer Communication:

We don’t just help you apply — we advocate for you. Strengthen LA can:

• communicate directly with employers to share your strengths

• help explain gaps, challenges, or work history

• clarify expectations on both sides

• support honest, solution-focused conversations

Our goal is to help employers and employees start on the same page.

Support After You’re Hired:

Getting the job is just the beginning. We continue to support you after you start working, especially if challenges come up. This may include:

• talking through workplace issues

• helping you communicate with your employer

• mediating conversations when expectations aren’t clear

• identifying supports or accommodations that may help

• creating a plan to stay employed and move forward

We focus on retention, growth, and stability — not just placement.

Connection to Community Supports:

Work doesn’t happen in isolation. We help connect you to community resources that support success, including:

• transportation options

• childcare supports

• education and training programs

• referrals to partner organizations
  

We work closely with both career seekers and employers to create meaningful, lasting connections in the workplace. From the first interaction, we provide direct follow-up and advocacy, making sure that both employees and employers feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our approach is personal and hands-on, helping people navigate opportunities, address concerns, and build confidence as they step into new roles.

Our involvement doesn’t stop once someone is hired. We focus on long-term success, not quick fixes, staying engaged to ensure challenges are addressed and growth continues. We believe that with the right support, obstacles can be overcome, and both individuals and organizations can thrive. By providing guidance, resources, and ongoing support, we help create workplaces where people succeed and careers flourish.