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Cleveland wants to use $10M for recruitment, training of workers to rebuild city’s infrastructure
Written by: Kim Palmer Published: January 30, 2023 05:45 AM Read the full article on Crain’s Cleveland Business Volunteers with the ACE program provide a building demonstration for students at Lincoln West High School. Alaina Battle Historic levels of federal infrastructure investments are looming, and if the city of Cleveland means to take advantage of…
Read MoreCleveland workforce programs offer wraparound supports, address barriers to employment
By Mandy Kraynak January 24, 2023 As part of its WorkAdvance model, Towards Employment offers wraparound supports, or services that benefit the “whole person” outside of clocking in and out of work. (Courtesy of Towards Employment– photo by Amber Ford) With many employers facing worker shortages, many have asked the question, “Where are the workers?” “A…
Read More4 National Models Come to CLE
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Adaora Schmiedl aschmiedl@towardsemployment.org 216-696-731 Towards Employment helps bring four innovative national models to Cleveland: Grow with Google, Employer Resource Network®, Financial Opportunity Center® and a Workforce Leadership Academy. December 22, 2022 – CLEVELAND – This year, Towards Employment has been part of several successful initiatives that bring national resources to…
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NEO WORKFORCE COALITION PARTNERS WITH STATE COALITION TO
BRING WORKFORCE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY TO CLEVELAND
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Adaora Schmiedl 216-696-7310 | aschmiedl@towardsemployment.org NEO WORKFORCE COALITION PARTNERS WITH STATE COALITION TO BRING WORKFORCE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY TO CLEVELAND December 8, 2022 – CLEVELAND – After a national competitive process, the Aspen Institute selected eight organizations, including the Ohio Workforce Coalition (OWC), as partners to deliver local Workforce Leadership Academies.…
Read MoreOp-ed: For workers, it’s a ‘good job’ that makes the difference
Published: November 15, 2022 01:43 PM Author: Jill Rizika Read the full Op-ed on Crain’s Getty Images/iStock | Paid training, employer-sponsored training or ongoing on-the-job training such as apprenticeships are critical, writes Jill Rizika. Jill Rizika is executive director of Towards Employment. The Fund for our Economic Future’s “Where Are the Workers” report characterized the…
Read MoreMAGNET’s new headquarters aims for more
Published October 28, 2022 11:00 AM Written by Rachel Abbey McCafferty Read the full article on Crain’s Roger Mastroianni | The purpose of the new headquarters is not just to serve as a new home for MAGNET; it's to highlight manufacturing careers and processes. The heart of MAGNET’s work has long been manufacturers. But with…
Read MoreThe Social Determinants of Thriving in the Workforce
“What do we need to do differently? We’re not trying to fix the workers. We have to fix the work, and we have to fix the system.” – Jill Rizika In-person forum on Friday, July 22, 2022 View the recap at The City Club of Cleveland Speakers Bishara Addison Director, Job Preparation, The Fund…
Read MoreLocal nonprofits aim to address social determinants of work through initiative
On the "Sound of Ideas," we talk to two local organizations who are starting a social determinants of work initiative. [Suzanne Tucker/shutterstock] Authors Rachel Rood and Kendal Harrisa Air date July 19, 2022 at 9:00 am Listen to the recording at Ideastream You may have heard of the social determinants of health, meaning the conditions…
Read MoreUnited Way and partners to tackle ‘social determinants of work’
Reneé Timberlake 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. Article by Lydia Coutré Crain’s Cleveland Business Published July 8, 2022 Read the the full article at Crain’s Cleveland In…
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…
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