By Mark Belter – Successful CEO & Entrepreneur
What Led to the Creation of Achieving Success LLC?
Achieving Success was founded to support individuals seeking employment and a second chance. I firmly believe that everyone has the ability to achieve success, and those willing to put in the effort and stay committed should have access to opportunities to rebuild their lives.
This venture didn’t start as a business for profit, but rather as a resource to help people who needed a fresh start after facing life’s challenges. Many individuals who have experienced setbacks often find themselves struggling to secure employment. Society tends to judge people based on past mistakes, making it difficult for them to regain their footing. I’ve personally witnessed how tough it can be for someone trying to reenter the workforce after encountering these obstacles.
I’ve seen individuals in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction who are working through rehabilitation and in need of employment opportunities. I’ve also encountered those who have served time in federal or state prisons who are desperate for work but fear the stigma of background checks and rejection. Achieving Success was designed to help ease those concerns.
Our goal is to find job opportunities for people who need them most. We remove the stress of not knowing what employers require by pre-screening jobs and aligning candidates with positions suited for them. By the time we schedule an interview, we’ve already eliminated much of the anxiety that often discourages people from even trying.
The Employer Perspective
As a business owner, I want employees who show up on time, take pride in their work, and maintain a positive attitude. These seem like simple expectations, yet in today’s workforce, they can be hard to find.
That’s why we’ve made it a priority to hire individuals recovering from addiction, former felons, and those with nonviolent criminal records. The results have been mixed, but the success stories make it worthwhile.
I’ve seen individuals work hard, turn their lives around, and successfully reintegrate into society. But I’ve also witnessed relapses, setbacks, and individuals who return to prison. There have been cases where employees stole from the business, forcing us to make tough decisions.
Still, I believe that if we can help even 50% of those we work with, we are making a difference.
Staying Connected & Supporting Success
For those I’ve hired, I try to maintain a connection beyond the job itself. I regularly send texts and messages, checking in to remind them that someone cares about their progress. Even if they move on from the job, I continue reaching out, hoping to be a positive influence in their lives.
One of my biggest efforts has been working to get Achieving Success involved in the reentry program at our local state facility in Grafton. This has been a long, slow process, but I remain committed to pushing forward. You’d think that a program dedicated to helping people would be easier to establish, but navigating the system has been a challenge.
My goal is to gain access to speak directly with individuals preparing for release, offering them guidance and a clear pathway to employment. My vision is to build Achieving Success into a go-to program—at least locally—that helps every person seeking to reenter the workforce.
At the end of the day, this is about more than just finding jobs—it’s about giving people the opportunity to stay on the right track and build a better future.
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