Global Cleveland’s Inaugural Global Employer Breakfast A Huge Success!
On September 9th, Global Cleveland hosted the inaugural Global Employer Breakfast at the InterContinental Hotel and Conference Center. This was the first in a series of corporate conversations that will focus on the expansion of the region’s talent pool. Nearly 60 people registered to attend on behalf of Cleveland-area employers, including the MetroHealth System, the Cleveland Clinic, Weatherhead School of Management, Cuyahoga Community College, the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Antal International, and many more. Thank you to all those that participated!
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Global Cleveland and JumpStart Present Startup Connections: A Career-Oriented Workshop for Entrepreneurs and Talent
Join Global Cleveland and JumpStart on October 29 at Lorain County Community College for the third installment in a series of collaborative talent attraction workshops. The goal of the workshops is to grow a diverse talent pool that will support the growth of start-up companies. Keep reading for a peek at the agenda, and be sure to check out the registration page for details, directions, and frequently asked questions.
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Report: Hiring International Talent
In today’s interconnected world, hiring international talent is an increasingly viable option for employers looking to hire candidates who possess unique skill sets and global perspectives. This has certainly been the case in Cleveland, which is home to the nation’s seventh largest concentration of college-educated International Newcomers.[1] Moreover, Northeast Ohio’s large health and education employers, which are part of the “eds and meds” sectors that are helping to drive the region’s economy, often serve as magnets for attracting international job seekers.
Newcomer Spotlight: Racquel Armstrong
After 9 years spent living in Boston, Philadelphia, and Columbus, Racquel Armstrong is happily settling back into life as a Cleveland resident! Armstrong, a current resident of Beachwood, was raised on Cleveland’s east side and attended Hawken School prior to relocating to Boston for her undergraduate degree. Upon graduation from Wellesley, where she majored in urban studies and economics, Armstrong moved once again, this time to Philadelphia to pursue a master’s degree at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania.
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National Welcoming Week is Almost Here!
Global Cleveland is proud to participate in National Welcoming Week, a nationwide event that recognizes the contributions of International Newcomers in local communities. In 2014, over 160 events attracted over 15,000 participants across the country. Keep reading to find out what Global Cleveland has planned for 2015!
Global Cleveland & Cleveland Council on World Affairs Host #Welcome2CLE Cookout
Global Cleveland and Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) are jointly hosting a Welcome Cookout for 33 international Fulbright Scholars who will be in Cleveland for a weekend of fun on August 7th-August 9th.
Ohio Means Jobs!
Each month, we take a look at one of the region’s highest in-demand career categories according to Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ). OMJ is powered by the State of Ohio and offers a wide range of no-cost services to employers and job seekers. This month, rather than focusing on a specific industry, we are providing an in-depth overview of OMJ’s scope of services!
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International Newcomer Spotlight: Ramon Pagan
In 1989 Ramon Pagan immigrated to Ohio from Puerto Rico, bringing along with him his wife, young child, ten moving boxes, and a ten thousand dollar debt. Growing up, Pagan’s mother was an entrepreneur that ran a neighborhood store that sold everything from jewelry to household items. Pagan inherited his mother’s strong work ethic – and entrepreneurial spirit – and was driven to succeed.
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Thanks to All Who Made #chooseCLE a Success!
On July 16th, Global Cleveland partnered with Summer on the Cuyahoga, the Cleveland Hillel Foundation, NeoIntern, FlashStarts, (i)Cleveland, and Engage! Cleveland to host the second annual #chooseCLE career and networking expo. This event was an amazing opportunity for summer interns to learn from Cleveland area professionals about exciting opportunities, organizations, and employers in the Greater Cleveland region.
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