Empowering Rhode Islanders to Thrive
When the bills won’t wait and the callbacks are slow, you don’t need a lecture—you need a plan. Free 1:1 coaching, fast job training, and real support to help you land work with dignity.
Who We Are
We help Rhode Islanders get back to work — with free 1:1 coaching, fast job training, and dignity-first support. No shame. No lectures. Just a plan, real tools, and people who walk with you until the first interview, the first paycheck, the first deep breath.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Help us put meals on tables across Rhode Island — with dignity, warmth, and a little breathing room right when it’s needed most.
Our Approach
Free 1:1 Coaching
Real people who listen. We’ll map your next steps together—resume rewrites, interview prep, and weekly check-ins until you land something stable.
Fast Job Training
Two-week micro-courses built for real life. Learn practical, local, in-demand skills—from digital literacy to customer service and AI basics.
Dignity-First Support
Asking for help is hard. Everything here is private, judgment-free, and designed for people who just need a break.
Community Partnerships
We partner with local employers, schools, and community organizations to make hiring faster, fairer, and more human. If you’re a Rhode Island employer or nonprofit, let’s team up to open doors for talented people ready to work.
- Resume-ready candidates trained for real roles
- Interview practice & job-matching support
- Ongoing wraparound support (check-ins, resources, referrals)
Current Initiatives
Thanksgiving Food Drive
This season, we’re putting meals on tables across Rhode Island. Join us to help families bridge the gap—with dignity and warmth.
Holiday Gift Drive
Help us brighten the holidays for children and families working hard to get back on their feet. Your support delivers joy, dignity, and hope when it matters most.
Our Story
TalentOne started with a simple promise: no one should have to navigate unemployment alone. We saw neighbors choosing between rent and groceries, parents skipping meals so kids could eat, and talented people losing confidence after months of applications.
So we built something human—a place for coaching without judgment, training without tuition, and support without shame. Today, our work is local and personal. We listen. We plan. We walk with each person until the first interview, the first paycheck, the first deep breath.
About Our Founder
Melissa Kashouh founded TalentOne with a clear belief: people aren’t problems to be fixed—they’re neighbors to be supported. A long-time talent strategist and community advocate, Melissa built TalentOne to restore dignity in the job search and make career help accessible to anyone who needs it.
She leads with faith, compassion, and grit—and a deep commitment to Rhode Island families. Every program we launch is designed to reduce food, housing, and job insecurity, one household at a time.
Providence-based and Rhode Island–rooted, Melissa works alongside local employers and community partners to deliver practical, dignified pathways back to work.
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Press & Mentions
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Visit PageTalentOne.org is a Rhode Island nonprofit; IRS 501(c)(3) determination is pending.