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Towards Employment featured in case study by The Collaborative for Implementation Practice at the UNC School of Social Work
A job is a major milestone, but unmanaged student loan debt can quickly become a barrier to long-term career stability. Towards Employment is proud to be featured in a new case study by The Collaborative for Implementation Practice at the UNC School of Social Work. This report looks at how we combine career coaching…
Read MoreSector Partnership drives new manufacturing careers while closing NE Ohio’s talent gap
Published December 3, 2025 By Douglas J. Guth Read the full article on Freshwater Dar'Jahn Jordan Sector partnerships are powering new manufacturing careers—and closing Northeast Ohio’s talent gap. Towards Employment is proud to collaborate with MAGNET and manufacturing employers like Talan as one of the partners of ACCESS to Manufacturing. As TE graduate Dar’Jahn Jordan…
Read MoreFrom Siloed to Systemic: Finalists for the Deborah Vesy Systems Change Champion Award are redefining Northeast Ohio workforce development
Published October 27, 2025 By Judy Stringer Read the full article at Crain’s Cleveland Business Towards Employment Big challenges require bold solutions – like bridging the skills gap to fuel economic growth, increase regional competitiveness and ensure all residents have access to family-sustaining careers. This year’s winner and finalists for the coveted Deborah Vesy Systems…
Read MoreInspiring successes: Towards Employment hosts live jazz, inspiring success stories at free dinner event
FreshWater Staff | Wednesday, October 01, 2025 Read the full article at FreshWater Towards Employment (TE), the non-profit workforce development agency that champions the potential of every person—regardless of their backgrounds—and prepares them to gain meaningful employment, will celebrate the power of Cleveland’s people with “A Work & Reentry Experience” on Tuesday, October 7 at the new…
Read More3,000 Careers, One Powerful Partnership: MAGNET and Cuyahoga County Celebrate Manufacturing Milestone
MAGNET August 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM See the full article and photo gallery at MAGNET In a milestone moment for Northeast Ohio’s manufacturing community, MAGNET, Cuyahoga County, and dozens of partner companies and organizations recently came together to celebrate the launch of 3,000 manufacturing careers—an achievement that underscores the power of partnerships, persistence,…
Read MoreKeyBank Foundation Invests $1.56 Million in Four Cleveland Non-Profits
MEDIA CONTACT Meg Lower KeyBank, Regional Communications Manager 740-294-7041 meg_lower@keybank.com KeyBank Foundation Invests $1.56 Million in Four Cleveland Non-Profits Funds will support workforce development and financial education programs (CLEVELAND) July 24, 2025 – The KeyBank Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization funded by KeyCorp, is investing $1.56 million in four non-profit organizations in its hometown of Cleveland. These grants align…
Read MoreConstruction job fair aims to connect people with opportunities and training for the industry
The Pathways to Construction Job Fair, which includes on-the-spot job interviews and resume and interview coaching sessions, will take place July 30. by Olivera Perkins July 14, 2025 Read the full article at Signal Cleveland Toward Employment's Pathways to Construction Job Fair, which includes on-the-spot job interviews and resume and interview coaching sessions, will take place…
Read MoreNotable Leaders in Philanthropy 2025
Listed in Crain’s Cleveland Business: Notable Leaders in Philanthropy By Douglas J. Guth Laura Desmond Co-founder and president, Acacia Foundation Scope of work: Drawing on her 40 years of professional experience, Laura Desmond directs Acacia Foundation’s efforts to support seven Northeast Ohio nonprofits dedicated to creating a better life for residents. Nonprofit contribution: Desmond helps member organizations…
Read MorePathways to Construction Job Fair
Row concave Shape Decorative svg added to bottom Pathways to Construction Job Fair July 30th from 12-3pm at Towards Employment RSVP for FREE! For Job Seekers For Employers How do I get into construction? Where can I learn a trade? Join us for the Pathways to Construction Job Fair, an event designed to highlight the…
Read MoreTowards Employment grows footprint to meet rising job placement needs in Northeast Ohio
By Douglas J. Guth June 27, 2025 Read the full article at The Land Towards Employment executive director Jill Rizika cuts the ribbon for the job training group’s expanded facility at 3301 St. Clair Ave. [Photos courtesy of Towards Employment] Cleveland workforce organization Towards Employment thrives on its belief in others, with Laurel Ridenour’s experience…
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