NEW YORK, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) today announced it has been named agency of record for America Works, supporting the organization’s strategic communications and national profile elevation. America Works is a trailblazing workforce development organization with a more than 40-year track record of connecting individuals to meaningful employment through a differentiated, outcomes-driven model.
As America Works enters its next chapter of growth, RPR will lead strategic communications efforts, media relations, and high-visibility campaigns, including their recent 250 Hires Initiative, aligning with the nation’s Semi-quincentennial. In addition to scaling its core employment programs, RPR will amplify America Works’ innovative initiatives, such as its pretrial bail reform program in Baltimore, long-standing employer partnerships, and thought leadership positioning at the intersection of AI and modern workforce trends.
Dr. Lee Bowes, Cofounder and CEO of America Works, said, “Rubenstein PR’s expertise in strategic communications and their deep understanding of national media make them the ideal partner for our next phase of growth. Their team’s approach to building powerful brand awareness will be instrumental as we highlight our 40-year history, showcase our innovative programs like pretrial bail reform, and position our leadership at the forefront of the future of work.”
Richard Rubenstein, Founder and President of Rubenstein PR, said, “America Works represents a gold standard in workforce development, changing lives for over four decades through real results and a commitment to economic empowerment. Their outcomes-driven model and innovative approach to addressing modern employment challenges create an exciting narrative. We’re thrilled to partner with Dr. Lee Bowes and the America Works team to elevate their mission and amplify their impact nationwide.”
About America Works
Founded in 1984, America Works is a national workforce development organization committed to delivering real jobs, real support, and real results. With more than 30 million clients served across 50+ states, America Works helps job seekers overcome employment barriers through rapid placement, individualized support, and employer partnerships. The organization places clients on average in about seven weeks and maintains a retention rate of more than 70%, reflecting its performance-based approach to workforce success. Learn more at americaworks.com/about.
About Rubenstein Public Relations
Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) is an award-winning strategic communications firm specializing in high-impact media relations and crisis communications for companies operating at the intersection of enterprise, new technology, capital markets, and global industry. Led by industry veteran and brand architect Richard Rubenstein, the firm advises organizations across technology, artificial intelligence, mining and critical materials, energy, finance, real estate, and other sectors shaping the modern economy. RPR partners with leadership teams to define narratives, elevate visibility, and support key business objectives, including fundraising, transactions, and market expansion. Acting as an extension of its clients’ executive teams, the firm delivers senior-level counsel across tier-one media, social media management, executive positioning and thought leadership, celebrity and influencer engagement, strategic deal negotiation, and high-impact intellectual property initiatives that further amplify brand authority and reach.
RPR has been recognized among the nation’s leading communications firms by Forbes, Newsweek, and UpCity, and has received multiple national and global distinctions for excellence in strategic communications and advisory services. Richard Rubenstein has also been repeatedly recognized among New York’s most influential communications leaders by Schneps Media and PoliticsNY & amNY Metro.
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