Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) Job Fair

The GCRTA is hosting a job fair on Saturday, February 18, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Ellenwood Center located at 124 Ellenwood Avenue, Bedford, Ohio 44146. We welcome you to receive firsthand knowledge about several available GCRTA maintenance and mechanic positions, including:

  • Bus Mechanic
  • Substation Maintainer
  • Rail Body Mechanic (Train Body Mechanic)
  • Rail Mechanic (Train Mechanic)
  • Train Brake Mechanic
  • Machinist
  • Bus Brake Mechanic
  • Heating/Air Conditioning Mechanic
  • Bus Body Mechanic GCRTA Human Resources representatives will be on-hand to answer your questions and guide you through the job fair event. Details and additional information can be found at: www.riderta.com/careers.

Global Employer Summit: Navigating Work Visas

Work visas may seem intimidating at first, but we’re here to help simplify things so that you can feel confident navigating and hiring individuals with visas! During this Global Employer Summit Series, learn about different international work visas with lawyer Patrick Espinosa of Sus Abogados Latinos. Register: https://globalcleveland-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DAztrVutQ_S6xJ0w_hF2cQ


Global Employer Summit: Hiring OPT Workers

What is an Optional Practical Training (OPT) Visa? How can you hire a student on OPT status? Find out the answer to these questions and many more during this OPT Global Employer Summit session. Dr. C.K. Kwai, the Director for the Center for International Programs and Services at Cleveland State University, will explain how to utilize OPT talent in your workplace.

Register: https://globalcleveland-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sviWipfNQvWmJDrhQLOkmQ


Global Employer Summit: Your Guide to CPT

Is your workplace taking advantage of hiring CPT workers? Join us for a Global Employer Summit session with Drew Poppleton, the Director of Post-Graduate Planning and Experiential Education at Case Western Reserve University, to learn why and how you should hire international students with CPT visas.

Register: https://globalcleveland-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3PzmEy4ySgyRHe2FWWPvRg 


International Hiring 101: Tap into New Talent Pools

Join Global Cleveland, MidTown and Health Tech Corridor for an informational session on how to grow your business and impact your hiring goals by bringing on international talent.

Did you know?

  • International students in STEM fields can work for a period of up to 3 years after graduation under OPT (optional practical training) which does not require visa sponsorship
  • Refugees come to the US with full work authorization (no sponsorship required)

With support from local refugee resettlement agencies and experts with the Refugees Services Collaborative of Cleveland (RSC), local employers are discovering a new talent pool, finding the skilled employees they need, and experiencing increased productivity. The local economy is benefiting too, with about $50 million generated by refugee resettlement and employment.

Join us to learn how your organization can benefit from tapping into these talent pools. Speakers for this session will be Erin Brown, Immigration Attorney with and Kerissa MacKay, U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI).

Breakfast and coffee will be provided, and seating is limited - please make sure to RSVP!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-hiring-101-tap-into-new-talent-pools-tickets-31073842700

Date and Time

Fri, February 10, 2017
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST

Location

Midtown Cleveland Inc
5000 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44103