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Open Doors Academy
Full-Day & Summer Programs

Open Doors Academy

Cleveland, Ohio

Open Doors Academy operates across ten sites in Cleveland. With Tandem, they found 25+ vetted substitutes who completed over 620 shifts, and five were hired permanently.

25+
Substitutes Booked
620+
Shifts Completed
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4–5 Star Reviews
About Open Doors Academy

Open Doors Academy exists to level the playing field. This Cleveland-based nonprofit provides year-round out-of-school time programs designed to protect, inspire, nurture, and challenge youth to reach their full potential. Operating across multiple sites, ODA delivers high-quality afterschool and summer enrichment programming with a 100%-for-kids philosophy. Their programs combine academic support with holistic enrichment, helping scholars build confidence and succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

The Challenge

ODA operates across ten sites serving scholars with academic enrichment and holistic support. Before Tandem, the team relied on temporary full- and part-time hires, with mixed results depending on the candidate.

"It was really hit or miss depending on the candidate."

- Brandon S., Director

How Tandem Helped

ODA partnered with Tandem to fill open roles across its multiple sites, with the hope of not just keeping programs running smoothly but also finding talent worth investing in long-term. The platform made it easy to track timesheets and access staff documents for auditing purposes.

What Tandem Provides
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Vetted & Credentialed Staff

ODA partnered with Tandem to fill open roles across its multiple sites, with the hope of not just keeping programs running smoothly but also finding talent worth investing in long-term. The platform made it easy to track timesheets and access staff documents for auditing purposes.

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Same-Day Coverage

ODA partnered with Tandem to fill open roles across its multiple sites, with the hope of not just keeping programs running smoothly but also finding talent worth investing in long-term. The platform made it easy to track timesheets and access staff documents for auditing purposes.

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Compliance Built In

ODA partnered with Tandem to fill open roles across its multiple sites, with the hope of not just keeping programs running smoothly but also finding talent worth investing in long-term. The platform made it easy to track timesheets and access staff documents for auditing purposes.

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Hire Your Favorites

ODA partnered with Tandem to fill open roles across its multiple sites, with the hope of not just keeping programs running smoothly but also finding talent worth investing in long-term. The platform made it easy to track timesheets and access staff documents for auditing purposes.

The Results

ODA operates across ten sites serving scholars with academic enrichment and holistic support. Before Tandem, the team relied on temporary full- and part-time hires, with mixed results depending on the candidate.

"We've hired three staff from Tandem, so I would say those went pretty well. And timesheets are easy. I like having access to staff documents for auditing."

- Brandon S., Director

What Open Doors Academy Says About Their Tandem Substitutes
"Erica is doing incredible! She has a lot of energy, excitement, and passion for working with the scholars. We are thankful to have her helping to support us!"

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Lear More About Open Doors Academy

ODA operates across ten sites serving scholars with academic enrichment and holistic support. Before Tandem, the team relied on temporary full- and part-time hires, with mixed results depending on the candidate.

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