Built for the moment after hard decisions.
NextChapter Workforce exists to bring calm and dignity to moments of disruption. We help organizations support their people through transitions with care, clarity, and shared responsibility.
We don't believe career transitions should feel transactional. They're human. And they deserve a human response.
Rooted in decades of human service.
NextChapter Workforce was built by The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies. For more than 10 years, The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies has supported communities through their hardest moments. NextChapter brings that same mission into the workplace.
What we believe.
Presence over process.
We stay with you in the moment.
Calm over noise.
In hard moments, steadiness is the work.
Dignity, not pretense.
Every person deserves to feel seen. Not managed.
Shared responsibility.
When you bring us in, you're not handing off. You're partnering.
The people behind the work.
Sarah Welch - Executive Director
As Executive Director, Sarah brings multi-sector executive leadership and strategy to her role at NextChapter Workforce. Her experiences in corporate human resources, high education, and non-profit human services have allowed Sarah to explore complex challenges and collaboratively find ways to solve problems. Sarah and the NextChapter workforce team help organizations navigate change while preserving their culture, reputation, and most valuable asset—their people.
Julie Butler - Manager of Outplacement Strategy & Client
Julie brings nearly 20 years of experience in workforce, career, and talent development across corporate, nonprofit, and higher education settings. She specializes in building employer partnerships and hiring pathways that connect talent with opportunity, and she is passionate about designing outplacement programs that combine strategic guidance with genuine, personal support. She is dedicated to helping individuals navigate career transitions with confidence and step into their next chapter prepared to succeed.
Elizabeth Enck - Director of Workforce Transitions
Elizabeth has spent more than 20 years helping people navigate career transitions, build new skills, and find meaningful employment. She believes outplacement services should provide both practical guidance and personal support, empowering individuals to confidently move through change and successfully launch their next career chapter.
Let's talk about what you're navigating.
We'll help you figure out the right next step.