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Infrastructure to Access
Soft-skills Conveniently,
Globally.

 The Ideal Candidate is a social impact organization with a dual-entity model—combining nonprofit innovation and corporate solutions to build stronger workforce ecosystems for the future of work.

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About Us: Unified Mission,
Two Powerful Arms

We are one mission, operating through two entities:


🏛️ The Ideal Candidate,NFP (501c3 Nonprofit): Focused on systems change—partnering with governments, philanthropies, and workforce intermediaries to create coordinated, scalable workforce strategies.


💼 The Ideal Candidate Corporation (For-Profit): Delivering soft skills training, gamified curriculum, and workforce readiness solutions for employers, schools, and training providers.


Together, we work toward one goal:
To help people facing systemic barriers become ready for work—

and help employers become ready for people.

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 What We Offer

🌍 Nonprofit Impact Services
Capacity Building | Workforce Collaboration | Data Infrastructure

Partnering with RiseKit, we offer:

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  • Cross-sector coordination tools

  • Technical assistance for workforce programs

  • Capacity building for CBOs

  • Real-time data dashboards for funders

  • Citywide intelligence networks

📈 Corporate Training Solutions
Soft Skills Curriculum | Gamified Workforce Tools | Executive Coaching

We provide:

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  • Simulation-based soft skills training (in-person & remote)

  • Online self-paced workforce readiness programs

  • Interview & customer service skill-building

  • Training for career coaches, interns, and entry-level talent

  • Gamification for maximized engagement, retention, and fun

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Partner Highlight: RiseKit

Technology That Connects the Workforce Ecosystem


We proudly partner with RiseKit, a cutting-edge workforce referral and data system that allows nonprofits, public agencies, and employers to collaborate in real time—reducing duplication, increasing placement success, and improving equity in outcomes.

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Together, we connect job seekers to the right support at the right time.

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Who We Support

  • Government & Workforce Boards: Building aligned, data-informed workforce systems

  • Employers: Creating new, inclusive talent pipelines

  • Nonprofits & CBOs: Gaining tools to scale and streamline impact

  • Philanthropic Funders: Driving systemic change through real-time data

  • Under-Resourced Job Seekers: Gaining tools, training, and support to succeed

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Brands

Microsoft Training Partner
5/3rd Bank Training Partner
BET Training Partner
Rotary Club Training Partner
Chicago Public Schools Training Partner
Concurrency Training Partner
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Ready to Partner with Us?

Whether you're building a regional workforce strategy or leveling up your front-line staff, The Ideal Candidate has tools to meet you where you are—and help you scale impact.

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