John Hogan MBA ’09 received a 2015 Distinguished Business Award from the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce for his nonprofit organization TeenForce. Awards are made based upon professional accomplishments and public service, making the community a better place to live, work, and play. Winning the Nonprofit of the Year category, TeenForce was founded in 2010 by Hogan. It uses a nonprofit business model to help solve the challenging youth employment crisis. By acting in the role of a full-service staffing agency, TeenForce helps businesses fill hiring needs while also supporting teens and young adults with work readiness training. The SJSV Chamber has worked closely with TeenForce to support foster youth, and this collaboration saw the hiring of more than 140 foster youth over the past two years. In 2013, the Obama Administration recognized TeenForce as a “Champion of Change.”