Towards Employment

10/23/2026

TE team had a great time downtown connecting with Cleveland youth and young adults who are exploring careers in healthcare at the 5th Annual University Hospitals Future Shades in Medicine Youth & Young Adult Career Expo!
It was amazing seeing so many future nurses, techs, doctors, and healthcare leaders discover the pathways, training, and resources that can get them there.
Big thank you to University Hospitals for inviting TE and for investing in the next generation of healthcare talent. 💙

Want help with your next career step? Towards Employment is here for you. Learn more about TE at https://www.towardsemployment.org/job-seekers/



University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Huntington Bank Field Cleveland Browns

10/21/2026

Towards Employment was proud to attend the grand opening of the Mandel Lakefront Trail, a new 2.7-mile shared-use path connecting Downtown Cleveland to University Circle along Lake Erie. For families in the St. Clair-Superior and Glenville neighborhoods, this trail opens up safe, wide paved paths for walking, biking, and strolling with the kids - a real connection from the East Side to the water!



St Clair Superior Development City of Cleveland - City Hall LAND studio Mayor Justin M. Bibb

10/21/2026

Last week, Ward 8 showed up for Coming to Your Ward at the MidTown Collaboration Center, where residents met employers, connected with community resources, and got one-on-one homeownership guidance.
Big thanks to the City of Cleveland, Councilwoman Stephanie D. Howse, and Third Federal for bringing opportunity right to the neighborhood!

10/20/2026

What happens when a Supreme Court justice, a workforce leader and a community advocate sit down together? A conversation worth hearing!

Join Justice Michael P. Donnelly, Jill Rizika and Ronnie Cannon for the first episode of TE's new Dignity of Work podcast. Together, they explore voting rights, civic participation and the importance of understanding the systems that shape our communities.

Listen, learn and share the conversation!
Listen to Dignity of Voting Rights: https://towardsemployment.jotform.com/app/262643989574173

10/20/2026

TE got to spend time helping our neighbors at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, and it was amazing! 💚

TE staff are always happy to step in and support community partners like GFCB - want to support your community too? Consider volunteering with GCFB and visit https://www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org/give-help/volunteer/overview

And did you know - TE is on-site at the Community Resource Center at GCFB! The Community Resource Center offers more than free groceries, it also connects our community with services they need, including employment support!

Looking for a job? Come see TE at the Community Resource Center at GCFB - we're on site and ready to help! Learn more about how TE can help you find your career at https://www.towardsemployment.org/job-seekers/

10/17/2026

"Towards Employment became like family to me. If I slip and fall, I know I can reach out and they will lift me up." 💙

In their video premiere at TE's 50th Anniversary Gala - Myisha, Darrel, and Robert share how Towards Employment helped them breakdown barriers, earn valuable credentials, and land rewarding careers in manufacturing, construction, and healthcare.

Every journey starts with a single step - thanks to the support of the Cleveland community, TE can continue to provide training, career resources, and supportive services to people like Myisha, Darrel, and Robert! A special thank you to Goldfarb Weber Creative Media for capturing their stories.

Explore more TE stories and videos from TE's 50th Anniversary Gala at https://www.towardsemployment.org/50th-anniversary-gala-review/

10/15/2026

Thank you to The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation for supporting TE's 2026 career pathway. Your grant will help us continue to give Clevelanders the chance to advance.

Learn more about how TE is helping Clevelanders advance in their careers and in their lives at

Connecting People to Careers

10/13/2026

Thank you for celebrating 50 years of connecting people to meaningful careers with us on Oct 2!

From our founding in 1976, TE celebrates five decades of empowering job seekers across Cleveland. TE continues to champion the potential of every person to succeed in a rewarding career, built up with the strong foundations of TE's executive leadership. First premiered during TE's Gala on Oct 2, you now can watch this empowering interview between TE's first 3 TE Executive Directors: Soad Mansour, Walter Ginn, and Jill Rizika.

Thank you to our dedicated leaders, partners, and community members who have walked this journey with us. Here’s to the next 50 years of changing lives! A special thank you to Goldfarb Weber Creative Media for capturing TE's history.

Watch this video and more by re-living the evening of Oct 2 at https://www.towardsemployment.org/50th-anniversary-gala-review/

10/08/2026

Thank you to The Nordson Corporation Foundation for believing in the work we do and supporting TE's career pathway. Your grant will help us continue to address systemic disparities and individual economic barriers.

Learn more about how TE is working to break down barriers at Towardsemployment.org

Connecting People to Careers