Posts by Sandi Rosado
Policy Corner: Voting With A Record
Voting with a criminal record There is a lot of misinformation out there. Be sure to know your rights. You are eligible to vote as long as you are not…
Read MoreTimothy’s Story
Timothy participated in Towards Employment’s pre-release career readiness programming while finishing up a sentence in the County jail, where he met TE career coaches Chelsie Froning and Steve Foglio. Right…
Read MoreTE’s PACE Program: Richard’s Story
In February 2020, Richard returned home. He moved into transitional housing at Harbor Light and began career readiness training with them. “I knew I needed to get a job,” Richard…
Read MoreTOWARDS EMPLOYMENT CONNECTING CLEVELANDERS TO ESSENTIAL WORK EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF A PANDEMIC
August 10, 2020 – CLEVELAND – In July of 2019, the Department of Labor Reentry Project awarded $85.7 million in Reentry Project grants to 45 non-profit organizations across the United States…
Read MorePolicy Corner: June 2020
Policy Corner: We are following the following issues in the statehouse: Fines and fees related to driver’s license reinstatement Legislative Win! HB 285 has passed in the Ohio House and…
Read MoreWorkforce and the Digital Divide
Written by Bishara Addison, Senior Manager, Policy & Strategic Initiatives I find it hard to find words these days. There are so many crucial conversations that need to be had.…
Read MoreLetter to the editor: Prioritize young adults in post-pandemic recovery
Recovery is an opportunity for a more inclusive economy,” Jill Rizika, the executive director of Towards Employment, a Generation Work partner, outlined a strategy for ensuring that our post-pandemic economy…
Read MoreTOWARDS EMPLOYMENT DISTRIBUTES OVER $60K IN DIRECT CASH TRANSFERS TO FAMILIES IN NEED AND STARTS FIRST JOB READINESS ONLINE CLASSROOMS
May 6, 2020 – CLEVELAND – This week as many Ohioans go through the process to return to work in a safe and socially responsible manner, Towards Employment is responding to…
Read MoreRecovery is an opportunity for a more inclusive economy
Written by Jill Rizika, originally published to Crain’s Cleveland Business on April 18, 2020 “Chris” came to Towards Employment underemployed due to a criminal record. Through a series of assessments,…
Read MoreTE @ Home
Did you know what “WFH” stood for a month ago? “Work From Home” has become a new normal that many workers, including Towards Employment staff, are adjusting to in the…
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