Why Hire Summit Grads?
Summit Academy OIC is your workforce solution. When you hire Summit graduates, you gain access to reliable, motivated, and well-trained professionals who are ready to make an immediate impact.
Your Best Source for Talent
A year-round talent pipeline
Summit is a year-round source of qualified, job-ready talent across the construction, IT, financial services, and healthcare industries. We provide a curated pipeline of candidates aligned with your organization’s needs.
Whether you need to fill entry-level roles or expand your workforce strategically, Summit connects you to talent that’s ready to perform and eager to grow.
Up-to-date skills and training
Summit graduates complete a rigorous 20-week, 600-hour accredited training program that blends technical instruction with essential soft skills. Each program is designed with employer input and industry feedback to ensure graduates are trained on the latest tools, certifications, and best practices.
Our ongoing collaboration with industry partners keeps training aligned with evolving workforce needs, so your next hire is always job-ready.
Committed to finding you a great match
Summit’s goal is to make hiring simple, effective, and sustainable. We take time to understand your organization’s unique needs, ensuring each candidate we recommend has the skills, mindset, and drive to succeed.
Beyond placement, we stay engaged with performance check-ins, feedback loops, and coaching support for new hires to strengthen retention.
Satisfied Employers
160+
employers hired Summit-trained talent in 2024
96%
of employers reported that graduates met or exceeded retention expectations
91%
of employers reported that graduates met or exceeded skills and job readiness expectations
Hiring FAQs
Connect with our Workforce Solutions team! We’ll learn about your organization’s hiring needs and share qualified candidates from our talent pool.
Contact the Workforce Solutions team directly at workforcesolutions@saoic.org or fill out a Become a Partner form.
Summit graduates are job-ready, motivated, and resilient. They complete 600 hours of hands-on, industry-aligned training and gain industry-recognized certifications. Graduates are prepared to contribute immediately and grow within your organization.
We’re committed to helping new hires succeed. Summit provides onboarding and early retention support, including coaching and check-ins during the first 30–90 days. This extra support helps reduce early turnover and ensures your new employees start strong.
Yes. We regularly collaborate with employers on our Occupational Advisory Committees to customize training content and credentials based on current industry needs. By sharing feedback and workforce priorities, you help shape the next generation of job-ready talent.
Summit trains students year-round, so we maintain an active pool of candidates who are ready to start work soon after graduation. Our team works with you to align timing and availability for a seamless hiring process.