Career Blazers, an Employment Industry Pioneer, Takes a New Path

Putting years of leadership and experience to work in the Nonprofit World

Today Barbara Gebhardt and Bill Lewis, two professionals deeply rooted in the staffing industry, announce the formation of a company focused solely on providing employment services to the nonprofit community, Career Blazers Nonprofit Search.

Career Blazers is not an unfamiliar name in the employment world, with a rich history dating back to 1949. A family business at its roots, it now includes a new generation of that family. Founded originally by a woman, Career Blazers Nonprofit Search is woman-owned and operated today. Credited with an imaginative approach to both staffing and training, with numerous career-focused books to its credit, the team at Career Blazers Nonprofit Search is enthusiastic to bring the Career Blazers brand of innovation to staffing in the nonprofit world.

The assembled team has worked together as colleagues and represents many years of leadership in the employment, career placement, and nonprofit world.

"Dedication to this niche will enable us to maximize opportunities for both the organizations and career seekers we serve. Working within a specific community allows all of us to leverage our defined expertise to guide our clients to the best outcome," states Barbara Gebhardt, CEO.

"With significant momentum from years of positive relationships and the know-how to get the right people in place to promote our client's success, we are excited to grow existing relationships and establish new relationships in the world of human services, education, health, environmental, social services, the arts and beyond," says founder Bill Lewis. 

About Career Blazers Nonprofit Search: Career Blazers Nonprofit Search is a woman-owned business, based in New York. With a rich history in employment, the team represents leaders in direct hire staffing, temporary services, training and education, and nonprofit leadership. The partners have authored many career-focused books including, Profitable Careers in Nonprofit.

Source: Career Blazers Nonprofit Search