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Facilities Operations & Maintenance

PRIDE Welcomes Two Veterans to the Operations Team

PRIDE Industries is excited to welcome Glen Gleesing and Nick Hines as Regional Operations Directors. Both are U.S. veterans and will use their leadership expertise to manage the nationwide operations of PRIDE’s military contracts. Together, they bring decades of experience to the Government Services Division. Their work will help PRIDE continue its 30-year legacy of […]

Outsourced Workforce Solutions

Working Together to Drive Success: PRIDE’s Partnership With Knee Deep Brewing

The market for craft brewing continues to grow as consumers seek out quality, small-batch beers. An innovator in this movement, Knee Deep Brewing has been making unique craft beers for over a decade; seven years ago, they moved right next to PRIDE’s Auburn, CA site. Then last summer in 2020, Knee Deep joined the inclusivity […]

Diversity and Inclusion

Spotlight on Dr. Adrienne S. Lawson

“My job is to make sure every employee knows they matter, and that they belong here,” says Adrienne Lawson, PRIDE’s Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Compliance. Adrienne joined PRIDE in November, and already she has led several initiatives to help employees connect with others across departments and geographic locations. In this brief interview, we asked Adrienne to tell us about […]

Personal Protection Equipment

PPE Kits with a Social Impact

Trusted Partners to the State of California PRIDE Industries was established in 1966 with the mission to create jobs for people with disabilities. A pioneer in social enterprise, PRIDE provides competitive services in commercial facilities, manufacturing and logistics, and recruitment and training to the federal government, Fortune 500 corporations, and small business owners who wish […]

Disability Inclusion and Employment

PRIDE Industries: A Champion of Access and Opportunity for 50 Years

October 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Established by the Department of Labor in 1945, NDEAM celebrates America’s workers with disabilities and reminds employers of the importance of inclusive hiring practices. This year’s NDEAM is especially significant, as 2020 also marks 30 years since the passage of the Americans […]

Disability Inclusion and Employment

Why Voter Accessibility Matters: A Conversation with CA Secretary of State Alex Padilla

On July 16, PRIDE CEO Jeff Dern had the opportunity to interview California’s Secretary of State, Alex Padilla, about voting in California. In a wide-ranging conversation, they explored issues of voter accessibility, the importance of having a voice in government, and how to vote safely in the era of COVID-19. Their talk, edited for brevity […]

Medical Device Manufacturing During a Pandemic