Join our team & make a difference in the heart of Cleveland.
At TE, we believe each employee contributes directly to our mission of championing the potential of every person to succeed in a rewarding career, while working to create an equitable and inclusive workforce for tomorrow. We strive to create an inclusive culture where each person can show up as their authentic self, and provide opportunities to grow personally and professionally. For example, currently 10 managers started as frontline staff. We want your experience at TE to be fun, exciting, and mission driven.

Our Vision
We believe in a dynamic world of work where all people - regardless of race, justice system involvement, or where they live - have an opportunity to thrive


Our Values
Hope: We lift people up, treating all with respect, and providing genuine support.
Justice: We won’t rest until the dignity and worth of each member of our society is recognized.
Impact: We do what we say. We are committed to excellence and life-changing impact.
Community: We are all in this together. We are a caring, supportive team of passionate individuals building a culture that values all perspectives, continuous growth and learning, and fun!
Collaboration: We advocate for better outcomes by engaging deeply with employers, service providers, thought leaders, funders, and others who are equally committed to creating quality jobs and supportive workplaces.
Ingenuity: We move quickly and continuously to improve our approach in response to the needs of individuals, families, and the community.

Employee Benefits
Towards Employment offers a robust and competitive benefits package designed to support our team’s health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include employer-subsidized medical and prescription; Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match and profit sharing; and company-provided life and short-term disability insurance. We also offer voluntary benefits such as, vision, dental insurance, HSA/FSA savings accounts and dependent life insurance. Additional perks include paid parental leave, generous paid time off (including vacation, 10 sick days, 13 paid holidays, and time off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve), flexible schedules, salary advances, cell phone reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program offering free mental health support services. Join a team that invests in you!
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Open Positions
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We are always looking for passionate talent! Send us a general application using the form below.
Internship Opportunities
We are currently accepting applications for 2025 internships.
Towards Employment has internship opportunities available for students in all program areas, including development and marketing, policy, administrative, outreach, etc. If you are interested in discussing a possible internship experience please fill out the general application below and type "Internship" under position interest. Questions? Feel free to email us at info@towardsemployment.org