Posts by Sandi Rosado
Notables in Finances 2022: Coleene McDevitt
Coleene McDevitt Chief finance and administrative officer, Towards Employment Published April 2022 Article by Pat McManamon View on Crain’s Cleveland Business Coleene McDevitt has more than four decades of experience improving financial operations by implementing new processes at varied businesses and operations. Prior to joining Towards Employment in 2019, she was at MAGNET, Walsh Jesuit…
Read MoreIndustry-focused training has the power to reduce inequities in employment
Training programs focused on specific industries are good at helping people advance in their careers. Now, we know that they can address racial disparities in employment too, writes Deondre’ Jones of MDRC. Commentary by Deondre’ Jones Work Shift Published February 16, 2022 Read the the full article at WorkShift Many policymakers are bullish on training…
Read MoreThe Pandemic Wrecked Millions of Careers. These 6 People Built New Ones.
For some, the Covid-19 crisis presented an opportunity to change course. For each, it was a big risk on a new future. Gillian Friedman and Emma Goldberg The New York Times Published March 23, 2022 Updated March 26, 2022 Read the full article on The New York Times When the pandemic struck in 2020, entire industries were…
Read MoreHealth systems work with On-Ramp program to turn jobs into careers
Scott Suttel Cain’s Cleveland Business Published February 20, 2022 04:00 AM Read the full article on Cain’s website Northeast Ohio’s three big health care systems — Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth and University Hospitals — are working with a variety of community partners on a project to train workers quickly for entry-level positions that offer a path…
Read More2 Northeast Ohio organizations join forces to provide resources, employment opportunities to those in need of a 2nd chance
In 2021 the organizations combined to help more than 100 Clevelanders. Author: Kierra Cotton Published: 7:00 PM EST January 4, 2022 Updated: 7:02 PM EST January 4, 2022 Read the full article at WKYC CLEVELAND — “It’s your first choice for a second chance.” That’s the slogan for the people behind Achieve Staffing, powered by Towards…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Advancing NEO Release – The Work Ahead for Workforce
New Report Highlights Progress and Future Possibilities of Workforce Programming in Northeast Ohio Download the press release 12/3/21: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Workers who participated in WorkAdvance programming earned $5,000 more a year than those completing more traditional workforce training, just one positive outcome highlighted in a report released today by Towards Employment. Advancing Northeast Ohio:…
Read MoreVoices of Unity: ‘Towards Employment’
By: Jazmin Bailey Posted: Sep 28, 2021 / 06:11 AM EDT Updated: Sep 28, 2021 / 06:12 AM EDT View on Fox 8 CLEVELAND, Ohio (WJW) – A Northeast Ohio organization is helping build up the community by helping people find new careers. FOX 8’s Jazmin Bailey takes a look at “Towards Employment” in this week’s Voices of…
Read MoreHow Towards Employment Is Helping Launch New Careers
Interview by Chelsea Lyons Cleveland’s Star 102 Published Jul 19, 2021 6:57 PM Chelsea Lyons sits down to talk with Ronnie Cannon from Towards Employment about opportunities to begin careers. Ronnie discusses the three core programs and some new upcoming programs that can help one break into a new career field. You can find more information…
Read MorePath to digital literacy: Bridging skills gap is critical to workforce success
Article written by Rachel Abbey McCafferty Published September 18, 2021 04:00 AM Read the original article here on Crain’s Cleveland Business. Today, technology is ever-more present at the workplace, whatever that workplace is. There’s increased automation; there are remote conference calls. Digital skills and literacy are a must, particularly for higher-wage jobs. “From an equity…
Read MoreCity of Cleveland Mayoral Candidate Forum for Returning Citizens
Click To View Flyer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2021 Adaora Schmiedl Towards Employment Director, Development and Marketing 216-696-7310 aschmiedl@towardsemployment.org Ken Brinkman Center for Employment Opportunities Job Developer / Business Account Manager 216-316-6841 kbrickman@ceoworks.org City of Cleveland Mayoral Candidate Forum for Returning Citizens The Greater Cleveland Reentry Leadership Coalition and Community Partner Hosting Candidate Forum…
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