Employees and Mentors Wanted:Workshops Attract Diverse Talent for Start-Up Companies
On Thursday, April 2nd from 5:00 - 7:30pm Global Cleveland and Jumpstart will host the first of three FREE “Connecting Entrepreneurs to Talent” workshops. The goal of these workshops is to foster greater diversity in hiring practices for start-up tech companies in Northeast Ohio. The workshops aim to facilitate greater coordination in the networking and hiring processes of start-ups, thus allowing candidates and entrepreneurs the opportunity to connect based on appropriate needs, skills, and interests. There will be two concurrent workshops, one for jobseekers/mentors and one for start-ups/entrepreneurs. Following the two workshops candidates, mentors and entrepreneurs will be able to meet and connect.
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Find Your Next Opportunity Online
The NEO Talent Exchange has launched – just in time to find your summer internship, co-op or job. The Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education (NOCHE) and Global Cleveland have partnered with WorkFountain to implement the cutting-edge matching technology. NEO Talent Exchange transforms the recruitment process and streamlines how employers and jobseekers connect with each other during the job and internship search process. Check it out: www.neotalentexchange.com
What makes this site different is the way it assesses the student or jobseeker’s skills and interests and matches them to the prospective employer. Global Cleveland President Joy Roller said, "NEO Talent Exchange is to the job-matching industry what eHarmony is to date-matching. The interests and personal profile of the intern or jobseeker are matched to the desires of the employer."
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Explore cool neighborhoods on bus tour
Get on the bus and explore cool neighborhoods in Cleveland. CLE City Life Tours are offered as an introduction (or re-introduction) to the city’s neighborhoods. They provide these tours to reveal the excitement happening in Cleveland and deliver valuable information about living here.
A CLE City Life Tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours. Primary neighborhood destinations include Ohio City, Tremont, Detroit Shoreway, Downtown, Midtown, University Circle and Little Italy – with many more neighborhoods referenced. A walking tour of a residential unit that is located within one of the feature neighborhoods is included. Transportation is provided. All riders receive the most recent copy of the LiveCLEVELAND! guide. Exact starting location will be confirmed prior to the tour date.
Tickets for CLE City Life Tours are $12 each and include a t-shirt.
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International Student Resources
Northeast Ohio is home to 28 colleges and universities with a total student enrollment of more than 210,000 students. As part of its mission to increase the flow of population into the region, Global Cleveland works to inform international students about Migration options and engage them in life beyond their school. For this reason it is critical that students have the most comprehensive, To get students up-to-date on visa requirements, Global Cleveland asked Erin Brown Farro, a Cleveland-area attorney specializing in Migration law, to provide tips on the latest U.S. Migration information.
Brown Farro has found that when it comes to visas, students are often more knowledgeable than prospective employers. For this reason, it is critically important that students familiarize themselves with the processes and application/extension dates. Read on for a brief overview of student and employment visa information, and be sure to check the United States government’s student and employment visa website for detailed information on each visa type.
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Industry Spotlight: Engineering
The Cleveland Engineering Society (CES) is a non-profit professional development organization that provides speaker series and conferences, professional certification test review sessions, and networking and leadership opportunities to engineering and technical professionals across Northeast Ohio. In addition to professional development, CES has an active community outreach program that promotes interest in engineering and technology.
Company profile: Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams offers a number of internships that provide hands-on, real world experience to undergraduate and graduate students. There are a range of options available, including programs that focus on retail sales, information technology, research and development, and global supply chain management. Eligibility and requirements vary by program, so please check the internship and co-op websites for more information.
Sherwin-Williams offers students the chance to take part in one of the first large-scale co-op programs in the Northeast Ohio region. The information technology professional apprentice considers talented students as full-time employees; students commit to the program until graduation, and for six months to one-year afterward. A broad range of positions is available in infrastructure, corporate applications, Internet services, security, and client services.
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Lubrizol: One of Greater Cleveland's Global Employers
David M. Barlaam, Tom Tomasula
Global Cleveland recognizes the critical economic and cultural contributions of International Newcomers and works hard to make newly arrived Cleveland area residents feel welcome in our communities. Currently, the organization is developing initiatives that will target retaining international students by connecting them to local employers. Our Talent Coordinators will provide resources for employers on hiring foreign-born talent, assistance to international jobseekers and training on cross-cultural issues that both employers and international applicants may experience during the hiring process.
From the Desk of Joy Roller: Best Practices in International Newcomer Integration
If you are looking for information on how Global Cleveland is connecting to other organizations at the regional, state, and national level, look no further! February was an exciting month, and there are major developments on the horizon. Keep reading for a peek of what’s inspiring us...
I have made it a priority to stay updated on the most current International Newcomer integration best practices, and I continue to look at the Welcoming Economies Global Network (formerly the Global Great Lakes Network) as a successful model. Under the leadership of Steve Tobocman, Director of Global Detroit, the WE Global Network has expanded its reach beyond the Great Lakes region and includes over a dozen economic development organizations from the Rust Belt region, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In January, the Network released a call for ideas for the White House Task Force on New Americans for an International Newcomer Integration Plan. The report was released in concert with organizations across the country. Recommendations include:
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International Newcomer Access To Capital
Recently arrived International Newcomers face a unique set of challenges in acclimating to their new environment. Often lacking credit history, accessing financial capital through bank loans or lines of credit can be especially difficult. To fill the gap between International Newcomer financial needs and traditional bank loans, informal banking systems such as lending circles and private loan groups among families, friends, co-workers and neighbors have developed. These sources of capital can be a major factor in helping International Newcomers start their own business and creating a sound financial future for their families.
The following organizations provide access to capital to Northeast Ohioans in need:
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International Newcomer Spotlight: Entrepreneur Cesar Sandoval
Entrepreneur Cesar Sandoval is the creator of EthnicQuest, an online advertising company that connects Cleveland-based ethnic and International Newcomer-owned businesses with anyone seeking international products or services. Explore EthnicQuest on Global Cleveland HERE.
Cesar Sandoval's family is originally from Spain, but he grew up in Mexico. He arrived in Cleveland with a student visa in 2001 to enter the MBA program at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). After completing his MBA, he began working for a business consulting firm and was able to stay in the United States, first on an OPT (optional practical training) visa, then on a NAFTA visa offered to Canadian and Mexican citizens. In 2010, Cesar was granted permanent resident status. He spent five years at a consulting firm, followed by a stint at Lincoln Capital, before branching out on his own as a business consultant.
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