Who We Are
Connecting talent with opportunity. Empowering communities through collaboration and data-driven workforce solutions.
Our Mission
Our Vision
Our Story: Building a Brighter Future for the Workforce
RiseKit was founded on the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential in the workforce. We recognized that the traditional system often left talent, community organizations, and employers frustrated and disconnected.
We saw a future where:
- Employers could easily access a diverse pool of talented individuals, ready to contribute their skills and passion, by partnering with local community-based organizations.
- Government-funded programs could effectively demonstrate their impact, and achieve their workforce development goals.
- Job seekers from all backgrounds could discover quality employment opportunities that pay a livable wage and access the wrap-around support and resources they need to thrive.
To make this vision a reality, we created RiseKit - a software platform that empowers the entire workforce ecosystem through collaboration and data-driven insights.
RiseKit leverages technology to:
- Connect: Bringing together employers, community organizations, training providers, and underrepresented talent in a unified space.
- Streamline: Simplifying processes and eliminating barriers to opportunity access, giving everyone equal opportunity to succeed.
- Empower: Providing individuals and organizations with the tools, resources, and support they need to achieve their goals.
Our Theory of Change
The Workforce Gap
Systemic barriers prevent underrepresented talent from accessing meaningful employment opportunities, perpetuating inequity and hindering economic growth.
RiseKit's Solution
RiseKit empowers individuals, community organizations, training providers, and employers through technology and facilitates collaboration to break down barriers.
Economic Impact
By connecting underrepresented talent with opportunity, we create a more inclusive and equitable economy where everyone can thrive.
Our Values
Break Barriers and Create Opportunity
Strive to Improve, as Innovators and as Individuals
Respect One Another and Our Differences
Be Open to - and with - Others
Part of working with a group like RiseKit was being able to reach candidates who might not have thought about a company like ours before.
— Mindi Knebel, CEO, Kaizen Health
It’s my snapshot of the employment world in our community—from a client perspective and a corporate job perspective.
— Karen Spicer, Director of Job Access, Community Council of Greater Dallas
RiseKit is the software engine that makes all of this work.
— Judy Dawson, Director of Administration, Kane County Sheriff’s Office
RiseKit is such a practical, innovative solution to help reduce poverty.
— Tiffanie Grier, Program Officer, Assisi Foundation
For pursuing a sustainable career, RiseKit is 'the best first step for every person in Chicago.
— Kyle, Center of Halsted, Silver Fork Program