By summer 2026, the movement logged 50,000 beneficiaries, 5,000 volunteers, and 5,000 councils operating across 30 countries—an unprecedented scale for a free, volunteer‑led initiative.
Terry, who spent two decades coaching 2,000 job seekers, said the idea stemmed from his frustration with the siloed job‑search process. He explained that the core of the program is to turn individual searches into shared, accountable efforts.
Each council, consisting of 4–6 peers, meets bi‑weekly, tracks progress, and shares resources such as the Mnookin Two‑Pager, LinkedIn Live sessions, and an active Slack community. The structure provides both practical guidance and emotional support, keeping members motivated and connected to a wider network.
In July 2025, the organization launched a safety‑net program for federal employees, offering the same free services to workers facing layoffs across 12 agencies. By Q3 2026, the team aims to roll out a national version of the platform, backed by a new volunteer‑recruitment campaign.
Radhika Sharma, a former telecom engineer laid off in 2024, credits a council for landing a data‑analytics role at a tech start‑up. "The accountability and peer feedback kept me focused," she told the interview. Her story illustrates the tangible impact of a community‑driven job search.