- MAHA views peer organizations as collaborative partners rather than competitors, recognizing that no single agency can serve every need. When job seekers require specialized services, such as culturally specific support or unique language capacity, MAHA leverages formal and informal network relationships to refer clients to the right agency and receives similar warm referrals in return.
- At the community level, MAHA maintains open collaboration by inviting partner organizations to events, sharing information, and executing warm handoffs so job seekers know exactly who they are meeting when transitioning between programs. This is an important practice when connecting job seekers to the broader workforce ecosystem.
- When possible, MAHA partners with trusted employers on formal grant proposals. In these initiatives, MAHA secures grant funding to recruit and train candidates specifically tailored to the employer’s needs, giving the employer priority access to well-prepared talent while receiving ongoing MAHA support.
- When collaborations are formalized, such as through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or joint grant project, MAHA clearly outlines all responsibilities, expectations, compensation structures, and budget allocations in writing so all partners remain aligned.
This content is based on interviews and/or email correspondence with Chakera Wong in July 2026. This draft content has not yet been approved by the organization.
