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Laura Doty – Not Shy About Speaking Up

Posted In: Call Center Services, Upward Mobility & Advancement

March 30, 2023

In 2005, Laura had been on social security disability for quite a while and yearned for an opportunity to, in her words, “do more and see what I could contribute.” With two cousins already working for Peckham’s Manufacturing division sewing military garments, she saw an opportunity to be hired as a sewer. Laura felt encouraged…

ROOTS Participant Finds Success Through Perseverance

Posted In: Services and Programs, Upward Mobility & Advancement, Vocational Rehabilitation

January 31, 2023

In 2019 Peckham launched Rising Out of the System (ROOTS), a vocational rehabilitation program for those recently released from incarceration. The program is a partnership with the City of Lansing and serves former offenders who are returning to Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties. The ROOTS program offers individuals social support, such as food, clothing, and…

Three Degrees of Inspiration

Posted In: AbilityOne/Source America, Call Center Services, Competitive Integrated Employment, Upward Mobility & Advancement

January 3, 2023

Fifteen years ago, if you’d have asked Bernedette Jackson, a CSR in Phoenix, what she would be doing today, she certainly wouldn’t have said it would involve helping customers in a call center. Why? Because Bernedette has earned three degrees (her B.A., M.A. and Doctorate) in the field of education and assumed that her work…

Free-Flyer Air Force Veteran Lands Ideal Career at Peckham

Posted In: AbilityOne/Source America, Competitive Integrated Employment, Manufacturing, Upward Mobility & Advancement

November 30, 2022

Peckham’s Flint location focuses exclusively on manufacturing. There are approximately 80 team members at the Linden facility, many of whom are veterans, have a disability, or another barrier to employment. Sally is one of them. Sally has always considered herself a “free flyer,” especially when it comes to employment. She has a long list of…

Peckham Receives Governor’s Service Award for National Service

Posted In: News, Press Releases, Quality Of Life, Upward Mobility & Advancement

November 29, 2022

Lansing, MI- Peckham received the National Service Impact Award during the Governor’s Service Awards Nov. 17. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission celebrated 46 individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations who are leaders in volunteerism, service or philanthropy. Peckham was recognized for its success with the Americorps Economic Opportunity Coaching program. The Governor’s…

From Mexico to Lansing: Perseverance Translates Into An Exciting Career Start

Posted In: AbilityOne/Source America, Call Center Services, Upward Mobility & Advancement

September 19, 2022

September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time where we celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans to our nation and society. Peckham’s Contact Center Solutions line of business employs almost 200 Hispanic or Latino team members, with some locations, such as Phoenix, having as much as 34% of…

Success Is No Accident – A Veteran Finds A New Path Forward

Posted In: 3PL and Fulfillment, AbilityOne/Source America, Competitive Integrated Employment, Quality Of Life

August 29, 2022

Nearly a third (29.6%, 3.5 million) of the 12 million veterans ages 21-64 in the U.S. report having a disability. The vast majority of those disabilities are service-connected. Among Peckham’s five lines of business, Supply Chain employs the highest percentage of veterans – 7% of team members and 42% of staff have served in the…

Finding a Career At Peckham Allows Team Member to Fulfill a Promise Made 29 Years Ago

Posted In: Call Center Services, Competitive Integrated Employment, Disability Advocacy, Quality Of Life

July 21, 2022

When Joe got married 29 years ago, he promised his wife he would take care of her. Throughout his working career, he’s worked dozens of jobs, including eight in the Lansing Mall, trying to fulfill that promise. However, his goal of making enough money to become the majority breadwinner in the household seemed always out…

Team Member Uses Peckham as a Stepping Stone to a Career Helping Others

Posted In: AbilityOne/Source America, Manufacturing, Upward Mobility & Advancement, Vocational Rehabilitation

June 29, 2022

Virginia Besant has a penchant for quality and a commitment to helping others navigate the difficult path of substance abuse recovery. After completing college, Virginia developed a dependence on painkillers that led to a more prevalent substance use disorder. She says she spent years “not doing anything productive,” ultimately spending time in jail and a…

Help Overcoming Language Barriers Leads to Upward Mobility At Peckham

Posted In: Competitive Integrated Employment, Manufacturing, Quality Of Life, Upward Mobility & Advancement

May 20, 2022

Peckham’s manufacturing division in Lansing encompasses an incredibly diverse workforce – 60% female, 66% Non-white, 55% Non-English speakers. Youa Lee Xiong is one of the many immigrants who has found a second home working for that line of business. Like many of her colleagues, Youa left unstable political conditions and an authoritarian regime in her…

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