Olive Branch Workforce is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) organized as an S corporation, founded by Rev. David L. Hood and based in Akron, Ohio. We provide reliable, safety-minded jobsite labor that keeps construction projects organized, clean, and moving forward.
Safety-Certified Workforce | AED/CPR Certified • Hazard Recognition • PPE Compliance • Emergency Response | OSHA-10 (new hires in progress) • OSHA-30 (supervisors in progress)
Our workforce model blends professional construction labor operations with a structured second-chance hiring pipeline, giving general contractors a dependable labor partner while creating real opportunities for workers in our community.
We focus on the core labor functions that stabilize a jobsite—material handling, site cleanup, equipment spotting, safety support, and general labor operations—so project teams can stay productive and on schedule.
To provide dependable construction labor crews that keep projects moving, while creating structured employment pathways through verified workforce programs.
To provide contractors with professional construction Labor support while building structured employment pathways for individuals committed to rebuilding their lives through responsible work.
Years of Workforce Leadership
Commercial Job Sites Supported
Trained Cleaning Crew Members
Contractor Satisfaction Rate
We partner with trusted workforce development and rehabilitation organizations to ensure every worker is properly screened, documented, and prepared before arriving on a jobsite.
Our work is guided by core principles that support dependable service and safe project environments.
Olive Branch Workforce is a licensed and insured construction labor company serving commercial construction projects wherever dependable labor support is needed.
Our internal training program prepares crew members for safe jobsite conduct and professional operations.
Training includes:
• Jobsite awareness and conduct
• Hazard recognition
• Ground-level construction procedures
• Material handling safety
• Debris removal practices
• PPE standards and proper use
• Communication and reporting procedures
• Emergency response awareness
• Site cleanliness and safety standards
• Professional jobsite expectations
All Olive Branch Workforce employees are required to complete OSHA training within the following timeframes:
Laborers: OSHA‑10 certification within 60 days (2 months) of hire
Supervisors & Management: OSHA‑30 certification within 120 days (4 months) of hire
Training completion is documented and maintained in each employee’s safety record. Workers who have not yet completed certification are scheduled for training and monitored until requirements are met.
Crew leaders conduct brief safety reminders before work begins to reinforce jobsite awareness and safety procedures.
All crew members are required to wear proper personal protective equipment when present on a jobsite.
Typical PPE requirements include:
• Safety vests
• Gloves
• Eye protection when required
• Hard hats when required by the project site
All crews are classified and documented properly for jobsite compliance.
Crew documentation includes:
• Worker eligibility verification
• Safety orientation completion
• Workforce program verification when applicable
Olive Branch Workforce maintains appropriate business and liability coverage to support commercial construction labor operations.
Documentation can be provided to contractors upon request.
Safety orientation records and training documentation are maintained internally and available when required for contractor compliance.
Olive Branch Workforce was built on a simple belief: people can rise when given structure, opportunity, and the chance to work.
This vision was not mine alone. From the beginning, my wife’s steady support, insight, and sacrifice helped shape OBWF into what it is today. Her contributions — from guiding decisions in difficult seasons to ensuring our operations reflected both compassion and accountability — are part of the foundation of this company.
My own journey has included seasons of preparation, setbacks that became turning points, and moments where the path forward was not always clear until later. Together, those experiences — mine and hers — shaped the belief behind this company.
Our mission is to support contractors with dependable construction labor crews while creating structured opportunities for individuals ready to rebuild their lives through responsible work. Every crew member we send to a jobsite represents our shared commitment to professionalism, accountability, and dependable service.
Olive Branch Workforce exists to support the construction industry with integrity while helping individuals move forward through meaningful work.
Rev. David L. Hood Founder
Olive Branch Workforce
