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50 years of opportunity: Towards Employment marks a legacy of helping Clevelanders build careers
Published Tuesday, September 29, 2026 By Karin Connelly Rice Read the full article at Freshwater Cleveland When Soad Mansour founded Towards Employment (TE) in 1976, her idea was simple: Everyone…
Read MoreFormer Cleveland Neighborhood Progress head Tania Menesse joins Towards Employment as CEO
By Abbey Marshall Published July 20, 2026 Read the full article at Crain’s Business Towards Employment has named Tania Menesse as its new president and CEO. Menesse, the former CEO…
Read MoreTowards 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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