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Fall in Cleveland is a great time to be out and about!
In this edition we share ways to engage with workforce topics – from an October watch party in East Cleveland, a City Club session, workforce & policy blog casting and an invitation to come and cheer for Step Ups.
Get out and about with TE & workforce.
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Work & Reentry Watch Party
A DON'T MISS, incredible storytelling experience!
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Dominick Farinacci, international jazz artist, Cleveland native and co-creator of Modern Warrior LIVE, partnered with Towards Employment in June to create a live multi-media performance with four Clevelanders who faced barriers to finding jobs and careers. This performance, made possible with support from the Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation, features Linda, Greg, LaToria and Daryl – with Modern Warrior LIVE’s innovative and immersive music backing up their stories. For the FIRST time their professionally filmed videos will be shared with the public. | |
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Registration is free, first-come-first served, so don’t wait!
Register today!
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Join us this Friday at the City Club | |
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Friday, October 13th from 11:30am - 1:00pm for
Systems Change in the Workforce
with remarks from Incept CEO Sam Falletta
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Systems change in workforce development is the collective efforts of employers, workers, talent developers, and other stakeholders. It asks those in the work to go beyond traditional models of workforce development. Incept has received numerous awards for its innovative business practices and its positive workplace culture. TE will be at this forum in the City Club's new home at Playhouse Square to be part of the third annual Deborah Vesy Systems Change Champion Award forum, in partnership with the Deaconess Foundation, and learn how to bring about the systems change needed to help workers advance in their careers.
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Get out and VOTE
for the Nov. 7 General Election!
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Help spread the word about the General Election on Nov. 7th by telling 3 people in your circle, like friends, co-workers, or family to get out and VOTE!
Early voting begins October 11
Learn more about the Nov 7th General Election & Voter Info:
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Follow us on social media and share our posts for voting reminders and information! | |
In the News:
WKYC MAKES NEWS FOR A FAN!
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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, member of the WKYC anchor team. | |
This summer, a WKYC Cleveland tour exceeded every expectation, thanks to Micki Byrnes, President, and General Manager. Micki donated a private tour of WKYC for the Towards Employment auction and Laura, Jack and the Desmond family enjoyed a true “red-carpet experience.”
Laura shared their story:
“After winning this auction item, I knew that I would invite my son Jack, born four months early who has been blind since birth. Jack was an announcer for the Shaker Heights High and Shaker Youth All-Star Baseball teams and was so hopeful he would get to meet one of his heroes, Jim Donovan...
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TE career pathways, like careers everywhere, have transitions. This year we welcomed many amazing team members. We are glad that they have included TE in their own career pathway.
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LaTonya Cliff
Case Manager, OSY
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Peaches Gibson
Admin Support, Achieve Staffing
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Kevin Glass
Accounting Manager
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Melody Harvey
Case Manager
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Millicent Lewis
Program Admin
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Jaymone Whitaker
Career Coach
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Erica Hardy -
Case Management Supervisor, Young Adult Services
Erica brings 4 years of case management experience with Towards Employment plus numerous years of experience serving families and individuals throughout Cuyahoga County to her new supervisory assignment. Melanie Green, Senior Manager, Young Adult services says, “Erica’s ability to work with teams, build lasting relationships and her exceptional organizational skills will lend much strength to this team.”
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Adaora Schmiedl -
Chief of Advancement & Community Engagement
TE’s marketing, development, and outreach activity will happen under this new umbrella, which more strongly reflects TE's commitment to advancing and engaging in community. Jill Rizika, CEO and President, shares “this promotion reflects the growth in Adaora’s leadership, her deep understanding of community needs and expansion of responsibilities over 10 years to include the community engagement function, and it highlights the importance of the storytelling pillar of our strategic plan.”
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Share some Real-Time Takes!
A Towards Employment Blogcast
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Every quarter, Brian Balogh - TE Policy Fellow and retired professor and award-winning cohost of a public radio show - interviews TE graduates and staff about interesting workforce topics. Brian combines written text, live words, his research and community resources in simple stories for friends and supporters of workforce to share.
Segment 1: Job Quality – What makes a “good job?” Hear a recent graduate and a career coach talk about what they are looking for in a career.
Segment 2: Second Sentence – In Ohio roughly 1 out of 4 jobs is blocked or restricted by 850 laws that limit opportunities for people who have already served their time. Read about this second sentence from graduates and staff.
Segment 3: Expungements - Coming in November! On April 4, 2023, Ohio Senate Bill 288 went into effect. It expands eligibility for expunging or sealing criminal records. Stay tuned as Brian sits down with TE Attorney Mark Gallagher and a graduate who benefited from legal services in this next segment.
Have a workforce topic for Brian to tackle? Send thoughts and comments to marketing@towardsemployment.org
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You are invited to
STEP-UP GRADUATIONS
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Community members and family are invited to come cheer for TE graduates who completed career readiness workshops as they “STEP UP” onto their career pathway.
Graduation ceremonies are held in person at the TE Offices (3301 Saint Clair Ave) and MAGNET (1800 E 63rd St, Cleveland) for Step-Up COMMUNITY and Step-Up ACCESS respectively.
Click below to see the dates, times, and information.
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www.towardsemployment.org | 216.696.5750 | |
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