Young Adult Services

Towards Employment has resources and opportunities specifically for young people ages 18-24.

TE has really changed my life."

-Jaymone Whittaker

Access paid training & work experience opportunities - we have what you need to get started in your career.

Towards Employment is here to help you get connected to careers - for free. At no cost to you, we can help you get the skills you need to get, and advance in a career. Our wrap-around supportive services help you get transportation, connect you to housing and family support - we even provide uniforms and tools!

Supportive Services
& Resources

We help connect you to services and resources to get you ready.

Childcare & Family Support

Childcare & Family Support

Whether it's living with parents, or navigating being a parent, we have connections to resources and people you can talk to. Let us know what you need in a safe, judgement-free place and we will work with you to get you started on a career path that can support you and the ones you love.

Transportation Support

Transportation Assistance

We'll help to keep you moving forward towards your career goals with transportation assistance.

ID & Legal Assistance

ID & Legal Assistance

Having an ID opens a lot of doors - we can help get you an ID, and help you navigate the legal system including record sealing, expungement, and drivers license reinstatement.

Credit & Banking Assistance

Credit & Banking Assistance

We have a team dedicated to helping you meet your goals. From opening bank accounts to fixing your credit, we'll walk you through it step by step.

Housing Assistance

Housing Assistance

Whether you need temporary or permanent housing, we work with groups all over Cleveland that can help.

Groceries

Groceries

We can help you get access to fresh, nutritious meals through our office at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and through other resources.

Professional Clothes & Uniforms

Professional Clothes & Uniforms

We can help get you professional clothing for your interviews and uniforms for when you have the job.

Job-Specific Tools

Job-Specific Tools

Advancing in a career requires the right tools for the job, and we can help you get them.

& Much More

& Much More

TE offers free, 1-on-1, personalized career coaching so we can help with whatever comes up - let us know how we can help.

Employment, Education, & Training Opportunities

Programs for Young People Ages 18-24

Paid training & work experience opportunities

Opportunities for people with backgrounds

Help with getting your GED or diploma

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Towards Employment partners with Cleveland|Cuyahoga County OhioMeansJobs young adult training network.

Generation Work

Towards Employment is a Generation Work partner helping connect and train young adults for great careers.

Generation Work is a partnership launched by the Annie E. Casey Foundation to help young Americans succeed in the job market. This partnership is designed for ages 18-24 who are enrolled in federal workforce programs and eligible for public benefits.

Get Started

Towards Employment is here for you!

Let us know how we can help get you onto your career pathway. Complete the online form below, or contact one of our staff members directly.

Melanie Green

Sr. Manager, Young Adult Services

(216) 696-5750 x258

Chrissy Adams

Program Admin

(216) 297-4447