PRIDE Industries

PRIDE Industries creates employment for people with disabilities. As a nonprofit social enterprise, our company provides facilities operations and maintenance services, custodial services, contract manufacturing, supply chain management, and packaging and fulfillment services to private and public organizations nationwide. We are the nation's leading employer of people with disabilities and we share our expertise with other organizations aiming to build inclusive workforces. Our tailored employment services include vocational training, on-the-job support, scholarships, and paid internships. In addition to supporting people with disabilities, we also assist veterans, former foster youth, and trafficking survivors.PRIDE Industries holds the maximum 3-year CARF accreditation. This recognizes that we have made a specific commitment to put the needs of our participants at the center of the services we design and deliver, and that we strive to continuously improve efficiency, fiscal health, and service quality and delivery.Our programs for people with disabilities are designed to enhance personal and professional growth as well as increase independence. Each participant's plan is customized to their strengths, abilities, and goals. For the year ending June 30, 2025, PRIDE Industries and its affiliates provided employment and services to more than 4,200 individuals with diverse intellectual, developmental, physical, sensory, or mental health disabilities. Our core program focuses on employment, vocational training, individualized preparation, and placement in supported community employment. As a nonprofit social enterprise, we create jobs within our own business operations and through partnerships with other employers.PRIDE Industries provided employment for more than 1,100 individuals with disabilities through federal facilities services contracts nationwide and 487 through internal roles, while also placing over 200 individuals with disabilities in supported jobs with community employers. Additionally, PRIDE Industries is the largest contractor in the AbilityOne Program, a federal initiative providing private sector jobs across the country through government procurement contracts.Through our community employment program, PRIDE Industries partners with businesses to build a reliable workforce that adds value to the community and creates meaningful jobs for people with disabilities. PRIDE Industries' services enable people with disabilities to overcome employment barriers and develop the skills they need to lead more independent lives. Funds donated to The Michael Ziegler PRIDE Industries Foundation provide assistive technologies, transportation, internships, training, job coaches, and other essential job accommodations.The I AM ABLE Disability Job Fair continues to be a resounding success. The second annual event attracted over 35 participating employers and nearly 1,000 job seekers with disabilities. The job fair has quickly become a vital resource for the disability community, providing a platform for individuals to connect with potential employers and access valuable employment resources. Each company conducted interviews with qualified candidates, and all employers received complimentary disability inclusion training to enhance their hiring strategies and foster more inclusive workplace. In addition to employers, over 20 nonprofit organizations and government agencies that support the disability community were on hand to offer important resources and assisting PRIDE in offering resume reviews and interview support for job seekers, ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.The I AM ABLE Helpline, a free service funded by The Michael Ziegler PRIDE Industries Foundation, supports people with disabilities, military veterans, and foster youth in their employment journeys. In Fiscal Year 2025, the helpline assisted more than 4,000 callers, helping secure jobs with PRIDE and connecting others with state and federal agencies to access additional employment resources and opportunities.