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Towards Employment

1255 Euclid Avenue, Suite 300

Cleveland, OH 44115

Phone: (216)696-5750

Web: http://www.towardsemployment.org

Towards Employment’s mission is to empower individuals to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. Since 1976, Towards Employment has helped more than 120,000 low-income and disadvantaged adults in Greater Cleveland find jobs. They help individual job seekers from diverse backgrounds in providing a holistic approach to help gain necessary employability skills, with a network of local employers.

• Towards Employment’s clients transitioning off of welfare, out of prison, or off the streets face complex barriers when entering the job market. Therefore a holistic approach is provided to ensure that clients emerge competitive for the job market. 
• The Job Readiness Program provides these four steps as a pathway to competitiveness in the workforce: 1) Prepare for the Job; 2) Get the Job; 3) Keep the Job; 4) Move into a Career. 
• There is a job retention rate of 80% among Towards Employment clients beyond the first 90 days of employment.
• Clients also enjoy various support services to help make the transition as smooth as possible for the clients. This is done through a partnership with the United Way of Greater Cleveland.
•  Legal Support is provided for clients who face legal issues that often hinder employment, or the client’s ability to perform their job effectively after graduating from the Job Readiness program.