Adam supervises line workers at a manufacturing company. When an IPS specialist first reached out, he was cautious — consistency and reliability matter in his industry. But after seeing how thoughtfully she listened to his needs and matched him with the right candidate, his perspective changed.

Through real stories about Individual Placement Services (IPS) support, the Thrive Through Work initiative is proving that access to regular jobs helps people, businesses, and communities thrive together. This initiative was developed by Strong365 Lab, with support from California Department of Health Care Services and IPS Works.