How I Did It: Hired Outside My Comfort Zone

Jan. 27, 2020

Grote Industries was recently highlighted by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb for its partnership with Ivy Tech Community College and the Indiana Department of Correction. Andrew Garrett, human resources officer at Grote, discusses the benefits to the program, which partners women serving time with work opportunities, and why automotive repair shop owners should consider getting involved in something similar.    

Grote Industries was recently highlighted by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb for its partnership with Ivy Tech Community College and the Indiana Department of Correction. Through the program, Grote provides workplace experience and training, as well as opportunities for permanent employment to women returning to the workforce. 

Andrew Garrett, human resources officer at Grote, discusses the benefits to the program and why automotive repair shop owners should consider getting involved in something similar. 

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