The Hustler Files Ep 180 - Scott Gates - Opening Doors For Those With a Record
Nearly 400 job applications, and one company finally saw the person behind the record. Today, that employee has earned multiple promotions and operates specialized manufacturing equipment at Awake Window & Door, in Gilbert, Arizona. Scott Gates, co-founder and CEO, shares why its mission came even before its products: creating meaningful employment for people with justice-involved backgrounds. With more than 60 percent of its workforce justice impacted, Awake combines luxury manufacturing with training, life skills, and opportunities for advancement. From accommodating parole requirements to…
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