Y.O.U. Stories
Show Must Go on for the Youth Career Olympics
WKYC’s Tiffany Tarpley, the scheduled emcee for this year’s event, highlighted the results of the 2020 Virtual Youth Career Olympics on Channel 3, including Public Speaking winner Jakori Brooks-Haynes.
Y.O.U. and Towards Employment Host Sen. Portman to discuss JOBS Act
Y.O.U. and Towards Employment co-hosted a roundtable with U.S. Senator Rob Portman and workforce leaders in our community, who serve young adults, on May 6 at Bloom Bakery, a Towards Employment social venture. The group discussed the “Jumpstart Our Businesses By Supporting Students” (JOBS) Act, legislation Sen. Portman introduced with U.S. Senator Tim Kaine.
15th Annual Youth Career Olympics Showcases Excellence
The Youth Career Olympics, a culmination of everything the students learned in their respective Y.O.U. Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG) courses, allowed them to demonstrate to Northeast Ohio employers their maturity, professionalism, dedication to community service, and knowledge of industries in the region.
In-Demand Jobs Week
In-Demand Jobs Week, March 11 - 15, is a week for individuals seeking work to learn about which companies are hiring, available resources, and ways to obtain skills and certifications to land in-demand jobs in Cuyahoga County.
All events are free and open to the public.
Eighth Annual Austin Carr Celebrity Golf Invitational
It was a beautiful day to hit the links at the Eighth Annual Austin Carr Celebrity Golf Invitational, Monday, July 30, at the Beechmont Country Club. A total of 112 golfers enjoyed 18 holes with 24 local celebrities.