Its program consists of a rigorous culinary/bakery training, extensive workplace readiness coaching, on-the-job experience, employer outreach for job placement, and long-term follow-up support.
They received initial support from the San Francisco Baking Institute, which agreed to provide training and equipment at cost.
Buchbinder died in 2007 in a train accident at Jack London Square in Oakland, and Phillips is now retired and living in Marin County.
Trainees also receive 45 hours of job readiness training, addressing positive workplace skills such as professionalism, motivation, presentation, and attitude.
[7] The Bread Project works closely with local food employers to identify the skills they expect, and adjusts curricula accordingly.
The Bread Project operates multiple social enterprises to ensure financial sustainability, create jobs, and provide on-the-job experience for trainees.
The Bread Project is designed to help low-income individuals struggling with long-term unemployment due to incarceration,[9] addiction, homelessness, and other barriers to work.