OHTec Tech Week
OHTec is an industry-led, industry-driven membership organization dedicated to furthering the growth and development of our region’s technology-based businesses. Tech Week is an annual initiative to support, celebrate and engage the local tech community. The original intent was to expand upon the Best of Tech Awards and to increase awareness of the IT industry in Northeast Ohio. Since then, OHTec has expanded their efforts by developing new partnerships to include programming that supports entrepreneurs, executives, students, educators and other stakeholders of the IT industry. It’s 12 days of tech events you don’t want to miss!
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International Newcomer Spotlight: Adrian Bota
Adrian Bota, came to Cleveland as a Displaced Persons from Romania at the age of 7. He is the founder and owner of Piccadilly Artisan Yogurt, Piccadilly Artisan Creamery and A2 Guernsey- cow milk products.
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College Now Greater Cleveland’s Mentoring Program
College Now Greater Cleveland’s Mentoring Program seeks volunteers to mentor scholarship recipients through their four years of college. The goal of the program is to ensure 80 % of students graduate from college, which is the national average for students of the highest income quartile in the U.S. Mentors have an important role in student success by providing emotional and professional support to mentees. Mentors and mentees connect twice monthly through an online platform, and also at three annual events hosted by College Now in downtown Cleveland. College Now also provides training, support, and advice to mentors and mentees on an ongoing basis.
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New Rule on OPT Extension
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its new rule on STEM Optional Practical Training. The rule will take effect on May 10. This long-awaited rule makes sweeping changes to the current system. Some of the highlights include:
Global Cleveland Proud Partner of the 40th Cleveland International Film Festival
Global Cleveland is a proud Community Partner of the 40th Cleveland International Film Festival. The Cleveland International Film Festival is a leader in helping the world discover the power of film arts to educate, entertain and celebrate the human experience.
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Station Hope at the Cleveland Public Theatre
Cleveland, OH - On Saturday, April 30th, 2016 our community will come together—to celebrate hope, honor history and inspire change. Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT), in partnership with the City of Cleveland and former Ward 3 Councilman Joe Cimperman, present the 3rd annual Station Hope event— an immersive experience of art and performance staged in and around one of the most historically significant sites in Greater Cleveland, St. John’s Episcopal Church, or—as it was known on the Underground Railroad—“Station Hope,” a last stop for fleeing slaves seeking their freedom across the waters of Lake Erie.
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Forum on America’s Global Leadership
Global Cleveland, in partnership with the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, would like to invite you and your guests to attend a free foreign policy luncheon we're hosting at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 11 at the Westin Cleveland Downtown.
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International Student Success Series: H1Bs
Global Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University Office of International Affairs convened a workshop for international students on February 17th, 2016 with guest speaker attorney Erin Brown. Students asked questions regarding visas and employment options available after graduation.
