Summer Program Now Available at Global Cleveland's Welcome Hub!
In October 2014 Global Cleveland partnered with Friends of the Library, the City of Cleveland Heights, University Heights school district, Heights Libraries, US Together, and Welcoming Heights to open a community Welcome Hub for Displaced Personss resettling in Cleveland Heights. Participation grew throughout the fall and spring, and we are happy to announce summer programming has now begun!
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Guest Blog: Bonnie Dick
Did you ever feel that the world was going backwards and not forward? If so, let me encourage you to join Global Cleveland. This is an organization that is trying to reach out to others so that we can move forward. Our country was built on the talents of International Newcomers and Global Cleveland is trying to recreate that philosophy to make our city and country more successful and stronger. Collaboration is important to the understanding of other cultures and we should be celebrating our differences so we can work together to build a better place to live for all. Diversity is the key to success and Cleveland should be dedicated to this idea.
Global Cleveland Celebrates International Newcomer Heritage Month
June marks International Newcomer Heritage Month, and people across the country are sharing their American stories. Global Cleveland asked to hear from you, whether you’ve recently embarked on your first day as an American citizen or want to share how your ancestors arrived here. Migration is sacred to our nation – and to Cleveland – and we honor and appreciate the contributions made by International Newcomers in our city and beyond. Be sure to check out our webpage to read all the stories, and a huge thank you to those who contributed!
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Newcomer Spotlight: Camille Nixon
After spending ten years living in Manhattan, Camille Nixon could proudly call herself a New Yorker. However, last February, all of that changed when she relocated to Cleveland. Nixon, now a downtown Cleveland resident, is the new Director of Government Program Operations for Medical Mutual. Medical Mutual is re-entering the Medicare Advantage market, and in her new position, Camille is responsible for supporting market re-entry from an operations perspective.
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Hiring Spotlight: Cohen & Company
Since 1977, Cohen & Company has provided Cleveland-area communities, entrepreneurs, business owners, and non-profits with high-quality tax services and full-service accounting needs. This month, we spoke to Abigail Seman, Human Resource Coordinator at Cohen & Company, to discuss international applicants, interview tips, and more! Keep reading for a behind-the-scenes perspective on hiring practices.
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#ChooseCLE... Your Career Starts Here!
Global Cleveland is seeking area professionals to participate in a Greater Cleveland career and networking expo! Presented on July 16th, #chooseCLE is a collaboration between Global Cleveland and our partner internship programs, Summer on the Cuyahoga, iCleveland, NOCHE, FlashStarts, Engage! Cleveland and the Cleveland Hillel Foundation. The goal of the event is to increase the number of students who intern in Greater Cleveland and ultimately convert to full time employees in the region.
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Calling All Cleveland-area Building and Construction Trade Workers!
Are you a carpenter, construction laborer, electrician, first-line supervisor, operating engineer, painter, plumber, or service unit operator? Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ), the State of Ohio’s employment website, has included building and construction trade workers in its monthly in-demand jobs report. In fact, OMJ has over 1,600 open positions listed from nearly 150 area employers! The majority of the positions require a high school diploma or vocational training, and the median wage ranges from $35,660 to $57,500. Current projections forecast continued growth in the building and construction trade sectors.
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June is International Newcomer Heritage Month!
During the month of June, Welcome.us is sponsoring the 2nd Annual International Newcomer Heritage Month in honor of our nation’s International Newcomers, and to celebrate and highlight their accomplishments and contributions to our country’s history. Global Cleveland is proud to join Welcome.us in this celebration by encouraging all Clevelanders to share their personal and family stories of coming to America.
We invite you to share your story on social media using the hashtags #IMH15 and #IHMCLE. We encourage you to add photos and quotes from family members. Throughout the month these stories will be highlighted on Global Cleveland’s website.
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Attention Web Developers - Over 1,800 Jobs Available in Northeast Ohio!
Are you a Cleveland-area web developer searching for a job? Ohio Means Jobs, the state of Ohio’s employment website, can help! According to recent data, web developers are among the region’s highest in-demand occupations. Recent rankings compiled by U.S. News and World Report rank web developers fourth among the best technology and STEM jobs, and rank eleventh in the category for over-all best jobs.
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#ChooseCLE International Meetup Dinners
You don’t need to be a Global Cleveland volunteer to join the #ChooseCLE International Dinners Meetup! We meet once a month at different ethnic restaurants throughout the city. This is a fun way to meet Global Cleveland volunteers and International Newcomers; and, to network with other Clevelanders who are have a shared interest in expanding Cleveland’s international community.
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