Volunteering Opportunities at Global Cleveland
As you may know, the 2016 Republican National Convention (RNC) will be held in Cleveland from Monday, July 18, 2016, through Thursday, July 21, 2016, and we want to show all of our international visitors to the City our support and hospitality. This is an exciting time for the City of Cleveland and a great opportunity to experience this historical event as a Clevelander, a volunteer and an ambassador to our great City.
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Ukrainian Museum-Archives Celebrates Cleveland's International Newcomer Heritage and Welcomes GOP Convention
Ukrainian International Newcomers began coming to Cleveland in the 1870s to take jobs in the growing chemical and manufacturing sector. Many expected to work for a few years, save money and then go home to buy land. Inevitably, many more put down roots and instead America became their home. Over the ensuing decades, the International Newcomer community established small businesses—bakeries, meat stands, dairies, saloons, restaurants. They built churches and cultural centers. Subsequent waves of International Newcomers after World War I and then after World War II fled tyranny in the Old Country and came to America and to Cleveland seeking freedom. The “old International Newcomers” who had come for employment, welcomed the “new” political International Newcomers, opening the doors to their homes, businesses and cultural institutions. The course Ukrainian Migration took was similar, indeed the same, as that of other nationalities who together created our community’s magnificent social mosaic, best reflected in the West Side Market.
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Ready, Set, Global! Managing an International Workforce
While global expansion comes with many opportunities, managing a global workforce can create unique challenges. Developing strategies for managing a global workforce will be the focus of this panel of Human Resource, Legal and Outsourcing Professionals. This program presents an opportunity for you to increase your readiness levels associated with creating and leading a global workforce. The following topics will presented:
- Steps to assess the readiness of your organization’s HR function for global operations
- Recruitment challenges and strategies
- Basics on how to build a global compensation and benefits platform
- Managing expat assignments
- What you need to know about employment contracts outside the US
- Legal best practices for hiring foreign nationals
- Hiring contract employees to leverage your global operations, staffing options to explore or avoid
Speakers will present best practices, legal measures, some of their successes as well as their biggest challenges:
- Daria Roebuck - Former Vice President, Human Resources; Erico - 35 years of Global HR experience
- Brad Ortman - Attorney; Rosner, Ortman & Moss Partners - Migration Firm
- Bill Hutter - CEO, Sequent; Global Talent Management Firm
July 26, 2016 9am-12pm
Cleveland State University Bonda Board Room
Program sponsor: PNC BANK
Continuing education credits: Participants of this training event is eligible to receive 3.5 CEU for HRCI, SHRM and NCBFAA.
For more information or for registration, contact [email protected] or 216.472.3282
Global Cleveland International Newcomer Heritage Month Mixer
Join Us at the Global Cleveland International Newcomer Heritage Month Mixer at Phnom Penh on June 29, 2016 at 5:30 pm
This June, Global Cleveland joined the nation in celebrating the 3rd Annual International Newcomer Heritage Month (IHM) by gathering and sharing inspirational stories of Migration in America. During IHM 2016 Global Cleveland partnered with community organizations, elected officials, corporations, media outlets, athletes, artists and thought leaders who helped to amplify our message and encouraged us all to celebrate and take pride in our International Newcomer heritage.
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Interdependence by Valdis Krebs
As a child I saw a constant parade of strangers arriving at our house, sharing stories, eating dinner, and retiring to our guest bedroom. Of course they were only strangers to me. This parade of visitors were connections from my parents' past. Some were strong ties, some were weak ties. Everyone left our house fed, rested, and encouraged on their journey.
Try, try, try, try, TRY
This past week I had the unbelievable privilege of being the commencement speaker at Thomas Jefferson International Newcomers Academy, a Cleveland Metropolitan School District school, that helps students achieve a comprehensive grasp of their new language in a timely manner so they can successfully transition to a mainstream school. This school is home to 800 students from 25 different nations, speaking more than 15 unique languages before they become proficient in English. The graduation was just beautiful. The students and their families were overjoyed. The faculty and staff was equal parts wistful, proud, relieved, and happy.
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Engage! Cleveland 3rd Annual CLE YP Week
It’s time to take the next step and get engaged to Cleveland! This June 20-26, come out and participate in Engage! Cleveland’s 3rd Annual Cleveland Young Professionals Week!
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In the Land of 1000 Hills: Rwanda
When people think of Rwanda the first thing that comes to mind is the tragic genocide that occurred 22 years ago. In the 100 days following April 6, 1994, approximately 800,000 men, women, and children were massacred in one of society’s most tragic genocides. My travel group arrived in Kigali, following a short plane right from Nairobi, Kenya and as soon as we put our bags down we headed straight to the Genocide Memorial in Kigali.
The Greeks are Coming to Tremont!
The Tremont Greek Fest is almost here! The Tremont Greek Fest is held every year Memorial Day Weekend at The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. The festival helps to raise money for the Greek Community of Greater Cleveland, maintenance and care of our 105 year old church, youth activities, education, and various outreach programs.
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World Displaced Persons Day Picnic
Each year on June 20th, the United Nations, United Nations Displaced Persons Agency (UNHCR), and countless civic groups around the world host World Displaced Persons Day events in order to draw the public’s attention to the millions of Displaced Personss worldwide who have been forced to flee their homes due to war, conflict, and persecution.
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