Empowering America's HardworkingWorkforce with AI and Access
Ending poverty in New York and beyond, one decent job at a time.
We connect Main Street employers and local job seekers using simple texting and voice AI breaking down digital barriers that keep people trapped in poverty and ensuring everyone can access work with dignity.
Our Mission
We empower America's hardworking workforce by connecting job seekers with meaningful employment opportunities through innovative AI technology and comprehensive support services.
Our focus is on serving low-to-moderate income communities and under-resourced entrepreneurs, providing them with the tools, training, and connections needed to achieve economic mobility and build sustainable careers.
The Poverty Challenge
Digital Divide
Millions are locked out of jobs due to lack of internet, devices, or tech literacy deepening poverty cycles.
Language Barriers
Traditional hiring tools exclude many multilingual or ESL workers.
Small Business Strain
Mom-and-pop shops can't afford expensive recruiting systems, slowing their ability to hire and grow.
Cycle of Poverty
Without access to stable work, individuals and families remain in economic insecurity for generations.
Who We Serve
Building Stronger Communities
Together, we create pathways to opportunity
We are committed to serving low-to-moderate income communities and under-resourced entrepreneurs, focusing on those who face the greatest barriers to economic opportunity:
Our Solutions
AI-Driven Job Posting by Text
Post a job in minutes no apps, no logins. Employers simply text "Hello" to (908) 257-8393 and answer a few questions.
- • Multilingual support
- • Instant posting to local candidates
- • Designed for busy, non-technical small business owners
AI Resume Creation by Voice
Job seekers call (646) 956-1232, answer simple prompts, and get a professional resume link by text in minutes.
- • Works without a computer
- • Accessible for all literacy levels
- • Designed for inclusion
Digital Literacy & Employment Training
Workshops to help low-income and digitally disconnected workers gain skills needed to enter and stay in the workforce.
- • Reducing poverty
- • Promoting long-term stability
- • Building digital confidence
Impact Story
"A justice-impacted father re-entering the workforce used our voice AI resume tool from a borrowed phone. Within a week, he secured work at a veteran-owned auto repair shop breaking the poverty cycle for his family and restoring economic stability."
Compliance & Trust
WorkOnward Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in New York.
EIN: 33-4077254
Annual financial and impact reports available.
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