Help (Desperately) Wanted: One Low-Wage Job Has Become Harder to Fill During the Pandemic, Despite the Nation’s High Unemployment Rate

Important piece in the Washington Post today about the DSP workforce crisis that has been exasperated during the pandemic. Included are some quotes from our COO, Danielle Darby.

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Jobs requiring only a high school education don’t often come with signing bonuses — or any incentives — especially during an economic crisis.

That’s what distinguishes an ad that recently appeared on the Facebook page of the Arc Northern Chesapeake Region.

“Now hiring,” it reads in magnified letters at the top.

Then, a few lines later: “Up to $600 sign on bonus. Plus, up to $6,000/year in educational and financial growth through our DSP certification program.”

To read more on this story, click here: Help (Desperately) Wanted: One Low-Wage Job Has Become Harder to Fill During the Pandemic, Despite the Nation’s High Unemployment Rate

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