4 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.…

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Op-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…

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MAGNET’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…

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The 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…

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United 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…

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Industry-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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