What Employers Say About Us
"There is a great loyalty in participants that come from Challenge, and the staff there is easy to work with…We do sensitivity training for our staff – both for serving disabled guests that stay in our hotels, and for working with other staff members who are disabled. It has become a real eye-opener for the understanding and inclusion of people of all ability levels.” Ilana Bobroff (General Manager - Country Inns & Suites and Econolodge)
"There is great support from Challenge…The staff from Challenge and Beechtree work together to get over any bumps…Sometimes people struggle when learning a new job, but as they learn we really get to see their self-confidence bloom.” Bonnie Fenton (Dietary Manager – Beechtree Care Center)
"Challenge benefited us because it’s hard to find part-time help. Challenge can provide the benefits that a small business owner can’t provide. Mary Beth has been the most reliable worker I’ve ever had.” Karen Sciarabba (Owner - Trader K’s)
"Challenge has been an incredible joy to work with. Their response has been super fast, friendly, and thorough. Things just don't fall through the cracks. There is always a friendly person to talk to and without fail I'm always happily surprised at how quickly they can turn things around. Many times I've asked them to assemble 20,000 kits with little advance notice and it is never a problem. The kits are consistently put together beautifully. I thank them for their amazing work!” Karen Purcell (Cornell Lab of Ornithology)
“I think Challenge has our same philosophy about people first. They pave the way so well for the people we hire that we often don’t need to call on them much for follow-up support. That’s the biggest measure of a placement success.” Mike Washburn (Executive Chef - Wegmans)
“It’s been good for our staff and for our business to work with Challenge and to teach what we know. Not only have our employees who came to us through Challenge been great, but the staff members who do the training and follow-up are wonderful.” Karen Juenger (Director of Human Resources - Ithaca Bakery)
you would like more information, please contact:
Bruce Flaherty
- Manager of Placement Services
607-272-8990 Extn. 127 or E-mail Bruce