EMPLOYERS

Types of Employers

We work with employers who:
Offer goods and services that are of value to the community,
Offer goods and services that are reasonably priced, and
Are willing to work with individuals motivated to achieve financial security though they may also be ex-felons.
Why these Employers

Because they realize that communities are only as strong as their members; they realize that someone has to hire ex-felons (and other disadvantaged groups); they have confidence in Gladius; and, thus, they aren’t afraid to hire those whom Gladius seeks to help.
Internships, Externships & Jobs

In order to assist Larson students to become financially secure, students need more than just a classroom education; they need to perfect their skills and thus, they need experience. Gladius does this through a combination of Internships and Externships in conjunction with jobs.
Internships

Larson business students are required to provide over 12 hours per week of unpaid training in the form of internships (at Larson) and externships (away from Larson).

Internships generally follow directly after the lecture class in the early afternoon.
Externships

Externships occur outside of the Larson campus. They may occur before class, especially for those students who take afternoon or evening classes; or on Fridays or weekends.
Jobs

Gladius was created for the purpose of providing education and employment services to ex-felons. The cornerstone of the program is employment while in school. Much of the employment occurs in the form of unpaid internships and externships. However, for those who qualify, there is also paid employment –beginning at $10 per hour.

Gladius seeks to provide jobs that are part of the Larson Training Centers core curriculum; however, it is often the case that the student requires remedial employment (i.e. they are unable to hold-down the employment provided by Gladius).