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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CLEVELAND HOSTS GLOBAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON JUSTICE & PEACE
International Partners in Mission (IPM), a Cleveland-based global organization, works across borders of faith, culture and economic circumstances on behalf of women and youth to create partnerships that build justice, peace, and hope. This year, on October 12-18 IPM will host its Inaugural General Assembly in Cleveland where it will celebrate its 40th anniversary.
During the week-long assembly, international constituencies from Brazil, Canada, Colombia, The Dominican Republic, El Salvador, England, India, Italy, Kenya, Nepal, Nicaragua, Uganda, and from across the USA will join a core of 40 stakeholders from IPM’s international constituencies to broaden and deepen all aspects of their governance, operations, and programs.
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From the desk of Joy Roller, President of Global Cleveland
Cleveland's Future Is Our Future
Over the past sixty years, Cleveland’s population has declined by nearly fifty percent. Like many legacy cities, the region’s future and Cleveland’s economic survival is dependent upon its ability to reverse this trend by repopulating itself with educated talent who will help Cleveland reclaim its position as a global player in the new “knowledge economy.”
The good news is that Cleveland is at turning point. According to research reported earlier this year by Richey Piiparinen, director of the Center for Population Dynamics at Cleveland State University, Cleveland’s young adult workforce is growing an currently boasts a skills level that ranks 8th in the nation. The boost is due in large part to the influx of 25-34 year olds with advanced degrees in STEM-related disciplines.
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This month in jobs
Did you know Greater Cleveland employers posted 68,686 job openings last month? The majority of these jobs fall within the $30-79K salary range.
The most in-demand position this month is heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver. Other in-demand positions include retail salespersons, registered nurses, marketing managers, and accountants. Get connected with employers who are hiring for positions like these and more by joining our LinkedIn Group, Cleveland Recruiting.
The top 5 skills listed in job ads for the Cleveland-Northeast JobsOhio Network were as follows: quality assurance with 1,731, structured query language (SQL) with 1,702, Java Script with 1,307, Pediatrics with 1,114, and Technical Support with 1,112.
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“At Home in Africa” Cleveland State University exhibit
With a focus on home as the center of the community and family life, former Fulbright scholar Dr. Kathy Curnow is bringing a unique exhibit to The Galleries at Cleveland State University from August 27th to October 4th.
At Home in Africa is an exhibition that features the inspirational and creative design, pattern and form found in a wide variety of traditional handcrafted objects from African homes of the past 130 years, covering over 70 ethnic groups from 30 countries. While providing a detailed look into various cultures of Africa, the exhibit explores architectural and domestic elements such as furniture, tools and cooking materials as well as leisure objects and clothing. In addition to the exhibit, extensive programming will be provided to demonstrate and discuss African dress, food and culture.
The Career Transition Center will help you find a job
Looking for a job is never easy, but the Career Transition Center (CTC) provides resources to get back to work including workshops, job clubs, initial resume review and support to help alleviate job search stress. Through collaborations with places such as Shaker Heights Public Library, Vision 21 Consulting, the Cleveland Public Library and many others, CTC provides quality assistance and resources to job seekers.
With over 50,000 open jobs at any given time in Northeast Ohio, Cleveland-area companies are looking for qualified and talented individuals. The CTC can be your first step to getting a foot in the door of some amazing Northeast Ohio companies.
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