For many companies, supporting a nonprofit begins with volunteering or making a financial donation. Both are important and necessary. However, some partnerships go further by matching a company’s skills with community needs, creating a lasting impact.
This is the partnership between the Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) and Indeed.
Indeed has supported CTFB through volunteer work and financial donations. Their role in the Workforce Training Program shows a vital point: corporations can invest more than just time or money — they can share their skills.
Why Workforce Training Matters in Central Texas
CTFB's Workforce Training Program helps neighbors build paths toward stable jobs, career advancement, and long-term financial security. Each group receives hands-on training, professional development, and real-world exposure to workplace expectations.
For participants, it’s not just about learning job skills; it’s also about confidence, readiness, and opportunity.
Corporate partners have a unique and valuable role in this process.
When Corporate Expertise Meets Community Need
Indeed is a global leader in employment and hiring, so its mission fits well with workforce development. Instead of offering one-time help, Indeed shares expertise that reflects its main business.
For each workforce training group, Indeed employees:
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Host students for on-site tours
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Provide resume advice and professional feedback
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Lead mock interviews to help participants practice real-life scenarios
This type of skills-based volunteering goes beyond traditional service models. It brings industry knowledge directly to students, clarifying the hiring process and helping them understand what employers seek.
Why Skills-Based Corporate Partnerships Create Deeper Impact
While financial support is the most flexible and effective way to aid nonprofit work, skills-based involvement adds more value — especially when focused on workforce development.
For students, these experiences:
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Build confidence before entering the job market
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Provide direct feedback from hiring professionals
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Create exposure to workplace culture and expectations
For companies, this approach:
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Strengthens employee engagement
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Connects CSR efforts with business expertise
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Creates meaningful, mission-aligned volunteer experiences
This reflects corporate partnership not as a transaction but as a collaboration.
A Model for Corporate Social Responsibility
Indeed's work with workforce training shows what is achievable when companies look beyond the usual nonprofit approach.
Volunteer hours are important. Financial investment matters. But when companies also share their knowledge, the impact grows — creating results that last well beyond a single volunteer shift.
Building What Comes Next — Together
At the Central Texas Food Bank, partnerships like this improve not just food access, but also long-term stability for neighbors across the region. Workforce training is part of a larger plan to tackle food insecurity by promoting economic opportunities.
For corporate partners, the message is clear:
Bring your skills. Bring your people. Bring your investment.
When all three come together, communities become stronger.
Get Involved
Corporate partners: Find out how your organization can support CTFB programs and initiatives.
Job seekers: Look into workforce training opportunities available through CTFB.
Supporters: Financial contributions help expand programs where they are needed most.
