We all know Goodwill as the ubiquitous thrift stores, in which you can find affordable, new-to-you clothes and home goods. Did you know that Goodwill’s sales revenue funds a comprehensive suite of services for anyone seeking a job, helping individuals with job...
Two weeks ago, the Councils of both the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County approved a piece of legislation (proposed by Mayor Bibb and County Executive Ronayne) with significant impact. The legislation authorized the reorganization of our local public workforce...
Apprenticeships are workforce development programs which enable an individual to secure a well-paying job after a period of “learning and earning”. Apprenticeships pay individuals to do real work, under the guidance of experts who help them develop both their...
Recently, Ohio Workforce Coalition and other statewide partners commissioned the Center for Community Solutions to compile data regarding top occupations in Cuyahoga County in which workers are potentially impacted by the benefits cliff. (See below for a quick...
You may have seen the article in the New York Times about the Universal Basic Income pilot in Chicago, supporting individuals with $500 monthly checks for a year, no string attached and almost no questions asked. As the article says, 5,000 city residents will receive...
