Towards Employment

09/06/2026

In observance of Labor Day, Towards Employment offices will be closed on Mon, Sept 7th, 2026.
We will reopen and resume normal business hours on Tues, Sept 8th. We wish everyone a safe and restful holiday!

09/03/2026

Shout out to The Abington Foundation - your support of TE's career pathway helps us champion career opportunities for all workers.

Are you a career champion? Find out how you can support Cleveland career opportunities at https://www.towardsemployment.org/give/

Connecting People to Careers

09/02/2026

📢 Calling all community partners, board members, staff and alumni!

Toward Employment is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and to commemorate, we’re collecting 50 stories that showcase our impact over the last five decades.

We invite you to share...
📝 A favorite memory
🏆 A success story
🧡 A testimonial of why TE matters to you

Whatever your connection to or experience with TE — we want to hear about it!

Share your story using this simple form, https://tinyurl.com/TE50stories50years, and have the chance to have it included in our Anniversary Gala on October 2 (tickets available now at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/te50yeargala/)!

Please submit stories by September 10.

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

The winner takes it ALL for TE's Hoops and Hopes Raffle!

Available starting TODAY! You can enter to win the ultimate basketball experience:
🏀Cavaliers quarter-season tickets for two
🏀Cleveland Sirens inaugural 2028 WNBA season tickets for two
🏀Cavs season opener in Philadelphia: two tickets, round-trip airfare + hotel

Have a chance to win and show your love of Cleveland - every ticket supports TE!
Anyone, anywhere, can win!

Enter today at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/te50yeargala/page/5452064/

09/01/2026

ACCESS is accepting applications for the next cohort!

Looking for more than just a job?
In just a few weeks, you can earn industry credentials, gain hands-on skills, and launch a long-term career path! ACCESS to Manufacturing is your fast track to a high-paying career in one of Cleveland's top industries.

✅PAID TRAINING - earn while you learn
✅ Guaranteed interviews for jobs averaging $20/hour
✅ Connection to supportive services like transportation, legal, housing support, & more
✅ Welcomes those who have been involved in the criminal justice system

Applications are open! Take the next step in your career journey at ACCESS: http://towardsemployment.org/access

08/31/2026

Today is the LAST DAY to use code EARLYBIRD for discounted tickets to TE's 50th Anniversary Gala!

Celebrate with us on Friday, October 2nd at 6:00pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower - we only turn 50 once, don't want to miss it!

Get tickets with code EARLYBIRD at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/te50yeargala/

08/27/2026

We're grateful to the Lozick Foundation for its generous support of Towards Employment's mission to help people prepare for, find, and maintain meaningful careers.

Find out how TE is helping Clevelanders prepare for not just a job, but a career at towardsemployment.org

Connecting People to Careers

08/26/2026

ACCESS Applications are open NOW!

✅ PAID TRAINING stipends while you learn
✅ Guaranteed interviews for jobs averaging $20/hour
✅ Connection to full wraparound support services (transportation, legal, housing support, & more)
✅ Welcomes those who have been involved in the criminal justice system

Looking for more than just a job? ACCESS to Manufacturing is your fast track to a high-paying career in one of Cleveland's top industries.
In just a few weeks, you can earn industry credentials, gain hands-on skills, and launch a long-term career path!

Applications for the next class is open NOW! Get started at http://towardsemployment.org/access

08/25/2026

Congratulations to last week's graduates! We're thrilled to see how you continue to grow throughout your journey.

Continue the celebration and join us on October 2 for TE's 50th Anniversary Gala! Learn more at https://www.towardsemployment.org/50th-anniversary-gala/