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Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through employment. We help employers find employees who can do the job.
We champion the potential of every person to succeed in a rewarding career and work to strengthen policies that provide pathways to opportunity for all workers. Since 1976, we have helped over 122,000 people prepare for a career, get a career, keep a career, and move up the career ladder through career readiness training, placement, retention and supportive services provided in a comprehensive and
08/07/2026
TOMORROW is the TE Block Party at the Saint Clair Superior ArtFest! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun surrounded by the arts and creative performers - all happening in your neighborhood!
Stop by and find us on Saint Clair Ave between E40th - E45th starting at 12 noon.
Registration is FREE! You can register here: https://towardsemployment.jotform.com/261554364220956
08/06/2026
Join us on Saturday, August 8 from 12-6pm, as we celebrate community, creativity and connection with the TE Block Party at the St. Clair Superior ArtFest! Come connect with friends, meet local organizations, and enjoy everything our neighborhood has to offer.
Enjoy an afternoon of:
🎵Live Entertainment
🎨Art and Activities
💃Community Resources
🎊Games and More
Register for FREE now here: https://towardsemployment.jotform.com/261554364220956!
One street, one neighborhood Block Party! Join TE on Saturday, August 8 from 12-6pm, as we celebrate community, creativity and connection at the St. Clair Superior ArtFest! Whether you're a longtime neighbor or visiting the neighborhood, we'd love to celebrate with you. Come connect with friends, meet local organizations, and enjoy everything our neighborhood has to offer.
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun featuring:
🎵Live Entertainment
🎨Art and Activities
💃Community Resources
🎊Games and More
Register for FREE now here: https://towardsemployment.jotform.com/261554364220956!
08/04/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us at The City Club of Cleveland for hosting our first annual forum "Dignity of Work: Building Opportunity in a Changing Economy" where Jill Rizika (TE CEO) moderated an incredible conversation with Earl Buford (President of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning) on workforce development both locally and nationally.
Especially meaningful for TE's 50th year, TE also celebrated past, present, and future leadership with a powerful words from TE's first Executive Director, Soad Mansour (watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr74FcyoubY ), Walter Ginn, Jill Rizka, and the announcement of TE's new CEO, Tania Menesse.
If you weren't able to join us at The City Club, you can watch the full forum here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02dzui0ssH0&t=8sto
08/04/2026
Congratulations to these ACCESS graduates! Your commitment and hard work continues to shine as you take these next steps on your career pathway.
Looking to start your career in manufacturing? Sign up here: https://www.towardsemployment.org/access/
Let's use the summer heat to warm up the holidays!
Winter may seem far away, but we need YOUR help! We're collecting donations of new toys and gifts for TE Alumni during our annual Holiday Bash this December. We are in special need of:
🧸 Toys for children ages 0–12
💳 Gift cards for teens ages 13+.
Drop off your donation today and help us fill the TE Interview Room before the cold sets in!
Can't make it to the TE Office? There are more ways to give back to Cleveland families! Consider donating today at
07/24/2026
This year we're excited to partner with the St. Clair Superior ArtFest for TE's Annual Neighborhood Block Party! Come engage with the community through a day of arts and culture, while celebrating the creativity and resiliency of our neighborhood.
📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 St. Clair Avenue (E. 40th–E. 45th Streets)
RSVP for free at https://towardsemployment.jotform.com/261554364220956
Interested in joining us as a vendor? Join us as a community organizations, nonprofits, or family-serving agency!
This year, we are specifically looking for Heath, Wellness, and Education resource organizations, but all community organizations are welcome. To apply. please reach out to our Community Partner Associate Brenda at [email protected]
07/22/2026
We are excited to celebrate TE's Director of Industry Partnerships, Haidee Garcia, as a 2027 The Cleveland Leadership Center Cleveland Bridge Builder!
Cleveland Bridge Builders brings together talented professionals who are ready to step more deeply into leadership and strengthen the future of our region through action, collaboration, and shared purpose.
TE is grateful to have Haidee’s leadership and passion for the future of Cleveland – congratulations, Haidee!
07/21/2026
A big thank you to this incredible team from Swagelok for volunteering your time and expertise to conduct mock interviews with our participants!
Your thoughtful feedback and encouragement helps our participants gain confidence, strengthen their interview skills and prepare for future career pathway opportunities.
Thank you for making a meaningful impact, we're so grateful for your support and commitment!
TE's Sr. Manager of Community Engagement, Ronnie Cannon has been honored as a Transit Trailblazer for COTMO's 2026 Workforce Development Trailblazer Award!
For more than 13 years, Ronnie has championed workforce development through career coaching, case management, and pathway-building strategies for meaningful employment and long-term economic stability.
We are so proud to have Ronnie at TE and grateful for his passion and commitment to our community - Congratulations, Ronnie!
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| Wednesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4:30pm |
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