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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…
Read MoreRust Belt Rundown: Featuring Roslyn Quarto of Towards Employment
Episode 36 featuring Roslyn Quarto of Towards Employment Published June 16, 2022 View the podcast on Rust Belt Rundown Start your career by saying yes! In this episode, we’re joined by Roslyn Quarto, Director of Workforce Innovation at Towards Employment. Listen in as she takes us through her diverse career journey and gives advice…
Read MoreNotables in Finances 2022: Coleene McDevitt
Coleene McDevitt Chief finance and administrative officer, Towards Employment Published April 2022 Article by Pat McManamon View on Crain’s Cleveland Business Coleene McDevitt has more than four decades of experience improving financial operations by implementing new processes at varied businesses and operations. Prior to joining Towards Employment in 2019, she was at MAGNET, Walsh Jesuit…
Read MoreHealth systems work with On-Ramp program to turn jobs into careers
Scott Suttel Cain’s Cleveland Business Published February 20, 2022 04:00 AM Read the full article on Cain’s website Northeast Ohio’s three big health care systems — Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth and University Hospitals — are working with a variety of community partners on a project to train workers quickly for entry-level positions that offer a path…
Read More6 Things Needed for Inclusive Economic Recovery
Review written by Bishara Addison, TE Senior Manager, Policy & Strategic Initiatives In order to realize that vision, however, skills policies targeting industries and workers need champions at the state and federal levels. In addition, income and social safety net supports are essential to support job seekers as they weather the storm into this reimagined…
Read MorePolicy Corner: June 2020
Policy Corner: We are following the following issues in the statehouse: Fines and fees related to driver’s license reinstatement Legislative Win! HB 285 has passed in the Ohio House and Senate! HB 285 will make permanent the Driver’s License Reinstatement Fee Debt Reduction and Amnesty Program. This is an important policy for Towards Employment participants.…
Read MoreTake Action with TE: Support job seekers and the nonprofits supporting them
Towards Employment continues to provide essential services to new job seekers, current participants and TE alumni. We are working in coordination with community partners and local governmental offices like Cuyahoga County Jobs and Family Services, United Way of Greater Cleveland and Ohio Means Jobs | Cuyahoga County to make sure that those looking for work…
Read MoreDecember Policy Corner
Towards Employment is following these issues in the statehouse: a. Fines and fees related to driver’s license reinstatement Legislative Opportunity: Support HB285 (has passed in the Ohio House) in the Senate to make permanent the Driver’s License Reinstatement Fee Debt Reduction and Amnesty Program as well as expand the number of people who qualify b.…
Read MoreSTATEMENT: BLOOM BAKERY CLOSING THIS WEEK
Bloom Bakery, a social venture of Towards
Employment, will close its retail locations (in Campus District and Public
Square) at 4PM on Wednesday November 6.
Wholesale and catering business will wrap up Friday, November 8, 2019.
City Club of Cleveland: Maureen Conway
From the City Club of Cleveland Economic OpportunityCommon Ground sessions on wealth disparity and mobility complement our upcoming forums with Edgar Villanueva discussing Decolonizing Wealthon July 17 and Building Opportunity in Today’s Labor Market, featuring Maureen Conway of the Aspen Institute, on August 2. Let’s bring these discussions of capitalism and equity together this weekend.…
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