In this episode, John Benson, Director of Operations for the South Dallas Employment Project, shares the story behind his journey from government contracting to leading one of Texas’s most impactful workforce initiatives. He discusses the importance of wraparound services—such as ID recovery, transportation, and housing—in helping individuals overcome employment barriers, particularly those who are justice-impacted. John also highlights the project's collaboration with partners like TXU and the Texas Workforce Commission, and how tools like Metrix Learning are supporting skill development. Listeners will hear how a holistic, community-centered approach is helping people not only find jobs but build sustainable futures.