Press Releases
Ohio Workforce Coalition Introduces Inaugural Fellows of Local Workforce Leadership Academy
Northeast Ohio Workforce Coalition (NEOWC) is an affiliate of the Ohio Workforce Coalition and shares the vision of a future where Ohioan’s have equitable access to opportunity and the supports they need to take advantage of it; Ohio’s businesses have a skilled workforce advancing in quality jobs; and Ohio’s workforce systems are aligned, transparent, and…
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 MoreTowards Employment Joins Google Program to Offer Digital Skills Training for People Impacted by Incarceration
Contact: Adaora Schmiedl 216-696-7310 aschmiedl@towardsemployment.org In June, Google announced an initiative to help people impacted by incarceration gain digital skills through strategic partnerships and programming November 15, 2022 – CLEVELAND — Today, Towards Employment announced it’s working with Google to provide digital skills programs to advance economic opportunity for people impacted by incarceration. In June,…
Read MoreLISC Cleveland Commits $1.2 Million to Launch Financial Opportunity Centers (FOC) Network to Support Economic Recovery for Under- and Unemployed Residents
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Walter Morris 216.354.8650 | wmorris@lisc.org CLEVELAND (July 15, 2021) – The Local Initiatives Support Corporation, with grant support from the Cleveland Foundation, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Financial Opportunity Center® (FOC) network in Greater Cleveland that will connect unemployed and underemployed residents to quality jobs and financial…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Advancing NEO Release – The Work Ahead for Workforce
New Report Highlights Progress and Future Possibilities of Workforce Programming in Northeast Ohio Download the press release 12/3/21: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Workers who participated in WorkAdvance programming earned $5,000 more a year than those completing more traditional workforce training, just one positive outcome highlighted in a report released today by Towards Employment. Advancing Northeast Ohio:…
Read MoreCity of Cleveland Mayoral Candidate Forum for Returning Citizens
Click To View Flyer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2021 Adaora Schmiedl Towards Employment Director, Development and Marketing 216-696-7310 aschmiedl@towardsemployment.org Ken Brinkman Center for Employment Opportunities Job Developer / Business Account Manager 216-316-6841 kbrickman@ceoworks.org City of Cleveland Mayoral Candidate Forum for Returning Citizens The Greater Cleveland Reentry Leadership Coalition and Community Partner Hosting Candidate Forum…
Read MoreCLEVELAND COMMUNITY GROUP HOSTS KICK-OFF EVENT
FOR NEW NEIGHBORHOOD CAREER HOTLINE MidTown Cleveland Jeanniece Jackson 5000 Euclid Avenue 216-391-5080 ext.109 Cleveland, Ohio 44103 …
Read MoreTOWARDS EMPLOYMENT CONNECTING CLEVELANDERS TO ESSENTIAL WORK EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF A PANDEMIC
August 10, 2020 – CLEVELAND – In July of 2019, the Department of Labor Reentry Project awarded $85.7 million in Reentry Project grants to 45 non-profit organizations across the United States (4 in Ohio). Labor Reentry Project grants ensure former justice-involved individuals returning to the labor force from the justice system have the opportunity to gain…
Read MoreTOWARDS EMPLOYMENT DISTRIBUTES OVER $60K IN DIRECT CASH TRANSFERS TO FAMILIES IN NEED AND STARTS FIRST JOB READINESS ONLINE CLASSROOMS
May 6, 2020 – CLEVELAND – This week as many Ohioans go through the process to return to work in a safe and socially responsible manner, Towards Employment is responding to both immediate basic needs and helping people invest in their future. “So many of our current participants and graduates are struggling with job loss, reduced…
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