PARTNERSHIP SERVICES

Why Organizations Partner With Next Play?

Many workforce and social service organizations recognize that employment placement alone does not guarantee long-term stability. 

Next Play provides cliff-aware, relationship-centered navigation support that complements existing workforce, education, and community programs.

We work with:

• Nonprofits, workforce boards, and community organizations serving single-mothers with benefits dependencies
• Organizations whose clients are employment-ready but navigating financial barriers to advancement
• Employers
• Funders & foundations

How It Works for Partners

• Next Play opens intake windows 2–3 times per year
• Partner identifies eligible clients -- single-mothers currently receiving public benefits and seeking employment or advancement
• Partner submits a referral during scheduled intake window
• Next Play contacts the participant, conducts intake, and confirms enrollment
• Partner receives confirmation when their client is enrolled

What Happens After Referral

• Participant moves through the 10-week Align → Connect → Sustain cohort
• Next Play handles all workforce navigation, cliff-aware planning, training connections, and employer referrals
• No additional coordination required from the referring organization during the cohort

How Partners Stay Informed

• Referring partners receive a progress update at the midpoint and close of the 10-week cohort
• Progress indicators reflect concrete actions taken during the cohort, including: 
  • Contacted or visited a training program or certification provider
  • Submitted a job application or attended an employer information session
  • Requested or researched grant, ITA, or workforce funding opportunities
  • Completed benefits cliff mapping and identified a cliff-aware career pathway
  • Connected to a community resource (childcare, transportation, housing support)
  • Enrolled in a training program or apprenticeship
  • Secured employment in a cliff-aware roleReferring partners receive outcome updates at 30 and 60 days post-enrollment

Ready to partner? Contact us below.