Creating opportunities in the communities we serve is at the heart of our outreach efforts. These initiatives
play a key role in how we grow our workforce. Through local partnerships, hiring efforts, and associate-led
projects,
we’re creating meaningful opportunities that strengthen both our teams and the communities where we work.
Building Our Team Through Partnerships
These aren’t just community programs. They’re pipelines into careers and they’re changing lives every day.
Whether we’re offering a second chance or helping young adults gain real-world experience, these initiatives
are part of
how we build our team and reflect our values.
"Participating in our Company’s outreach program has been on of the most rewarding aspects of my work. It’s
given us a chance to connect directly with the community, listen to their needs, and make a real impact.
Through this
initiative, we’ve not only built stronger relationships outside our organization, but also strengthened our
team internally by working towards a shared goal of service and support.
I’m proud to be part of a company that values giving back and investing in the people around us."
Stacy Walker Sr. HR Manager North America
Initatives to Support the Communities We Serve.
These opportunities aren’t just part of what we do, they’re part of how we build a stronger team and a
stronger community. Our outreach efforts focus on opening doors for people rebuilding their lives, young
adults developing new
skills, and anyone seeking a path forward with dignity, purpose, and opportunity.
Americold’s Second Chance Program creates job opportunities for individuals who were formerly
incarcerated, homeless, or recovering from addiction. By offering meaningful work, we help people
rebuild their lives and bring
motivated, high-performing talent into our workforce. This initiative reflects our belief in second
chances and our commitment to creating real, lasting impact in the communities we serve.
Focus Areas:
Providing stable jobs
Supporting successful reintegration
Empowering individual growth
YouthBuild is a global nonprofit organization that empowers and provides opportunity for youth—young individuals aged 16
to 24 who are out of school and out of work—by helping them gain education, job skills, and leadership experience.
Through hundreds of local programs, YouthBuild participants work toward earning high school diplomas or equivalent
credentials while also receiving hands-on training in fields such as construction, healthcare, IT, and retail. This
program emphasizes personal and community transformation, and encourages youth to become leaders and active contributors
to their communities. YouthBuild operates with a core belief in the untapped potential of these young individuals and
aims to provide them with the tools and support needed to build brighter futures.
Focus Areas:
Hands-on job training
Earning education awards
Building community through service
See How We’re Building a Better Team
"As a General Manager, I know how crucial it is to hire individuals who not only have the right skills
but also a strong desire to make a difference. YouthBuild graduates truly embody these qualities. They
are dedicated,
resilient, and committed to personal growth, which aligns perfectly with our company values.
In 2024, we hosted a site visit and tour for the YouthBuild program participants at our Westgate
facility. The enthusiasm and eagerness to learn that these participants brought with them were truly
inspiring. They showed a
keen interest in pursuing careers with Americold, and their readiness to grow and adapt was evident
from the start.
Americold is proud to support programs that invest in the future of our workforce and community. We
believe in the potential of YouthBuild graduates and are excited about the positive impact they can
make within our
organization."
Chris Rush General Manager North America
"Americold’s participation in the Second Chance Program has played an integral part in our engagement
with the communities where our facilities are located. They have been transformative individuals
looking for an
opportunity to turn their life around with an organization willing to take a chance on them.
Americold’s Second Chance Program gives them a sense of pride, personal growth, and an opportunity to
move on from mistakes of the
past. The feedback we have received from our new associates is that they have been given a real chance
to rebuild their life. Our Second Chance participants have shown tenacity, an appetite to learn, and a
willingness to
work hard for future development. The Second Chance Program has been an excellent partnership for us."
Michelle Thomas HR Generalist North America
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