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Advocates Applaud Legislature and Governor DeWine for Reducing Debt-Related Driver’s License Suspensions with Passage of HB 29
Published January 8, 2025 Read the full press release at ACLU’s website Today, Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 29, legislation that will remove many of the financial barriers that lead to driver’s license suspensions. With the adoption of this policy, Ohio becomes the 25th state to move away from debt-related penalties. In Ohio,…
Read MoreCleveland VOTES wants Northeast Ohioans to get time off to vote in the 2024 election
By Greory Burnett Published October 28, 2024 Read the full article at The Land Cleveland VOTES has held numerous events this year to get people registered for the 2024 election. Now, they’re trying to ensure Clevelanders have time off to cast a ballot. [Photo courtesy of Erika Anthony] Donté Gibbs believes there’s a lot at…
Read MoreHonoring systems change in workforce development
Deborah Vesy Systems Change Champion Award finalists recognized for inspiring advancement in workforce ecosystem Published October 28, 2024 Article by Judy Stringer Read the full article on Crain’s Cleveland Business Cathy Belk needs only an instant to recite the characteristics that make her predecessor, Deborah Vesy, a champion in regional workforce development. Vesy, who retired…
Read MoreSuccess stories: Five inspiring stories and live jazz at free Towards Employment event
Article published October 22, 2024 Read the full article at FreshWater Towards Employment (TE), the non-profit workforce development agency that champions the potential of every person—regardless of their backgrounds—and prepares them to gain meaningful employment—will celebrate the power of Cleveland’s people with “A Work & Reentry Experience” on Monday, Oct. 28 at the Fatima Center and the Hough branch…
Read MoreExperience the Power of Cleveland’s Stories and Music on October 28
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Adaora Schmiedl, 216-696-7310, aschmiedl@towardsemployment.org Cleveland, OH – [October 21, 2024] Celebrate the power of Cleveland’s people at an inspirational and meaningful live performance where world-renowned jazz artist Dominick Farinacci of Modern Warrior LIVE partners with Towards Employment, a Cleveland-based non-profit helping people—including those with past justice involvement— connect to equitable…
Read MoreHelp on the way: Towards Employment secures $4 million in grants to facilitate workforce equity
Both grants will help provide pre-release and post-release employment and educational resources for individuals transitioning out of incarceration Thursday, July 18, 2024 By Karin Connelly Rice Read the full article at FreshWater Summer is heating up for Cleveland workforce organization Towards Employment (TE), which just received more than $4 million from two national grant funders to help…
Read MoreTowards Employment brings National Attention and over $4M to CLE and NEO
Media Contact: Adaora Schmiedl 216-401-6883 aschmiedl@towardsemployment.org For Immediate Release Towards Employment brings National Attention and over $4M to CLE and NEO July 12, 2024 – CLEVELAND – Summer is starting with a bang for Cleveland workforce organization Towards Employment, with recent national awards that are bringing over $4 million in national funding to northeast…
Read MoreDepartment of Labor Awards Over $56M in Grants to Help Justice-Involved People Get Needed Job Training, Prepare Them for Return to Communities
Pathway Home funding provides people with skills valued by local employers View at the Department of Labor website. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $56 million in grants to help reduce recidivism and assist people in re-entering their communities after being incarcerated. The award of Pathway Home 5…
Read MoreThe most ‘in demand’ job skill isn’t what many think
Published June 24, 2024 See the full article on Stand Together It’s hard to overstate how much soft skills can affect the trajectory of a person’s career. With all the hype surrounding AI in recent years, it’d be easy to assume it to be the most coveted skill among employers. It’s not. The skill workers…
Read MoreAgainst the Odds: Towards Employment alums to share their stories at A Chance to Advance fundraiser
Published June 11, 2024 By Jo Donofrio Read the full article at FreshWater Ronnie Cannon, Courtesy of Towards Employment For Ronnie Cannon, the work he does as senior manager of community engagement at Towards Employment is personal. He was an average kid but made some of bad decisions. Cannon was only 16 years old when he was…
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