Immigrants Welcome In Cleveland Neighborhoods
Throughout October public forums discussing “What it means to be a global welcoming community” have been held across Cleveland. Hosted by Global Cleveland, the City’s Community Relations Board and Cleveland City Council, the conversations are designed to address questions and concerns from the community about newcomers, both foreign and domestic, arriving to live in Cleveland.
Through panel discussions with immigrants and refugees, each conversation has unearthed how Cleveland residents view the importance and challenge of attracting and welcoming new people into the city. Access to jobs is a common concern in the conversations. Rather than taking opportunities from current residents, panelists have responded that immigrants and newcomers more commonly create jobs, or take jobs that native residents don’t want.
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From The Desk of Joy Roller: Six Ohio Cities Convene at JobsOhio
As Northeast Ohio prepares for the return LeBron James to the Cavaliers, the region is also participating in another national competition - one for high-skilled talent. Across the country, businesses, cities and regions are making efforts to attract talent to fill the open positions of the new knowledge economy. Immigrants are one of the best sources to fill those jobs since they exceed the number of native residents in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) college classes and professions by large proportions.
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International Students at CWRU Join First Annual #CLEConnect
International students represent some of the world’s best and brightest talent. The Cleveland area can benefit greatly from their skills and connections and that is why Global Cleveland works with area colleges and universities to assist them in finding jobs in the region and connects them to opportunities.
For the first time, Case Western Reserve University’s office of International Affairs is hosting “#CLEConnect: Meet, Greet, and Build an American Network.” Scheduled on Monday, November 17th from 5 - 7 p.m., the event will connect international students to Cleveland’s internationally focused young professional groups.
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A View of the World with Cleveland Council on World Affairs
As the Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) approaches its centennial anniversary, it is finding new ways to connect Clevelanders to important international issues. For example, on October 8th, it hosted two experts on “The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria” at the Happy Dog bar in the Gordon Square Arts District. Dr. Hugh Roberts, Professor of North African and Middle Eastern History at Tufts University and Dr. Pete W. Moore, Associate Professor of Political Science at CWRU agreed that the problem in Iraq is a political, rather than religious, problem and originated from the region’s destabilization during the Iraq War.
This month the CCWA also awarded its 2nd annual Global Impact Award to Strobe Talbott, President of the Brookings Institution, former Deputy Secretary of State and native Clevelander. The honor was created to celebrate “individuals and organization whose actions have had positive impact in helping to create greater understanding and cooperation among people or countries around the world.”
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CLEVELAND ANTICIPATES FLOOD OF REFUGEES FROM IRAQ, SYRIA
On October 30th, Cleveland City Council and the City’s department of Health are hosting the “First Refugee Summit” to inform public officials and residents about facts and misconceptions regarding refugees.
In partnership with the Refugee Services Collaborative (RSC) of Greater Cleveland, the summit coincides with an anticipated influx of refugees from war-torn countries in the Middle East.
Organizer Councilman Joe Cimperman wants Cleveland to open its doors to the new refugees. He stated, “In the next 24 months, we are going to feel the effect of conflicts in Syria and Iraq for sure. I’m sad that they are forced to flee their countries, but why can’t Cleveland be that welcoming place?”
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“Global Cleveland and You” Community Conversations
Starting in October, Global Cleveland, in partnership with the office of Mayor Frank Jackson, Cleveland City Council and the City of Cleveland’s Community Relations Board is convening a series of community conversations on "What It Means to Be a Welcoming City."
The "Global Cleveland and You" community conversations will provide an opportunity for Cleveland residents to discuss the growth of the city's immigrant and refugee populations and their impact on community life. The goal is to provide recommendations to the City and Global Cleveland that become the basis for a community-wide welcoming plan that fosters diversity, inclusion and opportunity for all residents.
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From the Desk of Joy Roller, President of Global Cleveland
Where the World Intersects
From September 12th - 22nd, I had the great pleasure of accompanying Murat Gurer from the Niagra Foundation and nine other professional women from Cleveland on a trip to Turkey.
In addition to four days in Istanbul, we visited ancient ruins in Ephesus, Cappadocia (the historical region of rock formations in Central Anatolia) and the beautiful Mediterranean coast of Antalya.
The Niagra Foundation’s mission is to promote social cohesion by fostering civic conversations and sustained relationships between people of different cultures and faiths. This objective was accomplished on our trip through meetings with journalists, women’s groups, university leaders, hospital administrators and city government officials.
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NORTHEAST OHIO MANUFACTURERS LOOKING FOR TALENT
Are there jobs in Greater Cleveland? YES! There is a huge demand for people at all career levels across a diverse employer base.
Global Cleveland can connect you to the State’s most comprehensive job portal, OhioMeansJobs.com where there are, on average, over 50,000 jobs in Northeast Ohio listed monthly. As a matter of fact, last month employers advertised 66,269 open opportunities!
Tell a Friend Sweepstakes
The region needs to fill these positions. That is why Global Cleveland launched the “Tell-A-Friend about Cleveland Jobs $1,000 Giveaway,” a sweepstakes running from September 12th through December 21st. We are asking everyone to help us spread the word about area job opportunities to their friends and family living anywhere in the world
HIRING HEROES: Become A Certified Military Employer
There are currently over 160,000 working-age veterans in Northeast Ohio. After serving in the armed forces, these men and women have come home with skills and qualities that employers are looking for, such as dedication, loyalty, the ability and willingness to learn and lead, and the true grit to get the job done.
To learn how to tap into this pipeline of available highly skilled talent, Northeast Ohio Veterans (NEOVETS) is hosting a workshop for recruiters and human resources professionals on Tuesday, September 30th.
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GLOBAL CLEVELAND APPRECIATES ITS VOLUNTEERS
Newcomers arrive in Cleveland every day for many reasons and from many places. These new Clevelanders may or not speak English. They may be searching for work, or may be looking to learn and discover all the opportunities here in Northeast Ohio.
Some new arrivals need help in navigating the social and everyday logistics of living in their new home. Global Cleveland is here to fill that need by matching newcomers to volunteer mentors who will help guide their way and help them feel welcome in their new home.
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