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Reentry programs provide a vital job link between manufacturers and former inmates
Published November 27, 2023 05:50 AM Article by Dan Shingler Read the full article at Crain’s Cleveland The same pandemic that sent millions of Americans to work from home also created an opportunity for many others to go to work for the first time, as many new job openings went unfilled. Those who have been…
Read MoreFree Watch Party This Sunday: Film Holds Up Challenges & Triumphs Of Work & Reentry Experiences for 4 Clevelanders
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Adaora Schmiedl, 216-696-7310, aschmiedl@towardsemployment.org October 16, 2023 – CLEVELAND – Dominick Farinacci, international jazz artist, Cleveland native and co-creator of Modern Warrior LIVE, partnered with Towards Employment in June to create a live performance in collaboration with four Clevelanders with involvement in the criminal justice system who faced barriers to…
Read MoreWKYC Makes News for a Fan!
By Laura Desmond Click here to read all of TE Pathway News: Fall 2023 Laura Desmond is a consultant for Towards Employment and attended the Chance to Advance event in June 2023. She purchased a gift for her family that was priceless. Pictured in the center is Jack Desmond and his family along with Laura Caso,…
Read MorePersonal View: As need grows, it is crucial to address underlying causes of hunger
August 28, 2023 05:50 AM Written by Riddi Kline and Kristin Warzocha. View the full article on Crain’s. In a recent study released by the Ohio Association of Food Banks, 68% of Ohioans had to choose between food and transportation, and 66% had to choose between food and utilities. Photo courtesy of Bloomberg. Food insecurity…
Read MoreClevelanders tell their criminal justice system stories, live with jazz artist Dominick Farinacci
By Mandy Kraynak Published June 28, 2023 Read the full article at The Land Gregory Reaves performing for Modern Warrior on June 17. (Photo courtesy of Towards Employment) Gregory Reaves says he gets a bit nervous before performing, whether he’s DJing a backyard party or doing open mic poetry. But he didn’t feel his usual…
Read MoreInnovative Partnership Brings Challenges, Triumph and Healing Moments to Cleveland stage on June 17 with Work & Reentry Experience
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Adaora Schmiedl, 216-696-7310, aschmiedl@towardsemployment.org Innovative Partnership Brings Challenges, Triumph and Healing Moments to Cleveland stage on June 17 with Work & Reentry Experience June 2, 2023 – CLEVELAND – Dominick Farinacci, international jazz artist, Cleveland native and co-creator of Modern Warrior LIVE, is partnering with Towards Employment to create a…
Read MoreClosing Northeast Ohio’s racial wealth gap is a social, moral and economic endeavor
Article by Rachel Abbey McCafferty Published April 10, 2023 10:00am Read the full article on Crain’s Cleveland Business Much has changed since the 1960s, politically, socially, economically. Think the cost of housing, cars, eggs. Think the jobs that exist today that didn’t then, the style of clothes we wear to do them, the music we…
Read MoreCleveland 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
Written by: Mandy Kraynak Published: January 24, 2023 Read the full article at The Land 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,…
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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