Honoring Our Past and shaping our Future

  • Established in 2000, 1st Choice has facilitated connections for 6,022 skilled individuals with over 280 companies and organizations driving the growth and resilience of our nation. Our services extend across government agencies, small and large enterprises, Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations nationwide.

    We believe in relationships and value teamwork, understanding that today’s employees aren’t cogs in the wheel, but rather the drivers of our client’s success. 1st Choice partners with client-employers who prioritize employee well-being, inclusion, purpose, listening, and care.

    Each day we bring talented professionals into the 1st Choice community of talent – those who support our ideals of service, integrity, and teamwork to work with your region’s very best employers.

  • We are committed to helping clients optimize their workforce, improve operational efficiency, and drive long-term success. We understand that employees are the key drivers of performance, and we work closely with organizations to provide the talent and strategic solutions they need to thrive. By leveraging innovation and data-driven insights, we help clients streamline processes, enhance workforce potential, and implement effective workforce strategies. Each day, we connect skilled professionals to the 1st Choice community—individuals who uphold our values of service, integrity, and teamwork—placing them with top employers to support critical business objectives and create lasting impact.

  • Our presence is rapidly expanding within the staffing industry, with our reach extending into various locations across the map. Each pin on our map symbolizes our commitment to delivering top-notch staffing solutions wherever we operate. As we add more locations, it reflects not just our expansion but also the trust and satisfaction we’ve earned from our clients. With every new territory we enter, we reinforce our position as a leading choice in the staffing industry, demonstrating our unwavering dedication to growth and excellence.

  • Our vision is to be a leader in workforce solutions, empowering careers and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). Creating a future where every individual can thrive and succeed through a commitment to excellence, innovation, and community impact.

  • 1st Choice has a mission to transform workforce solutions by empowering individuals to advance their careers through innovative, high-quality services.

Meet the Leader

Michelle Bell

Michelle Bell, is a well-known business leader, philanthropist, and advocate. She founded and has led 1st Choice, providing innovative consulting, technology, and staffing solutions to federal and commercial businesses across the United States.

Ms. Bell leadership has been instrumental in 1st Choice’s remarkable growth, particularly within the government arena. Under her leadership, the company leverages insights and innovation from multiple disciplines and industries to solve complex client staffing problems. Her customer-centric and results-driven approach ensures that 1st Choice partners with our clients to deliver multi-dimensional staffing solutions that consistently exceed client business goals.

Ms. Bell’s vision, passion, and dedication to her work have earned her respect as a business leader and an inspiration to others.

Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence!

Nationwide Presence

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