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Collaboration in Cuyahoga County Leads to Housing Funding

As a worldwide pandemic adds strain to already vulnerable LMI communities, one new program will create access to funding for home repairs and purchases. Read More  

For Too Many Minority Workers, Earnings Still Don’t Add Up

Gaps in earnings—the annual wage of workers aged 16 and older—matter. While there are some reasons for optimism, there is also a need for ongoing vigilance about how this economy is playing out in real time for minority workers and their families. Read More  

Understanding the Disconnect between Economic Development and Workforce Development Systems

The economic development field encourages business and job growth, while workforce development ensures individuals have the education, skills, and training needed to obtain jobs. This report provides perspectives on alignment as well as challenges and opportunities for greater alignment between the two systems, using stakeholder input from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Fourth District. Read More  

Profit with a Purpose: Manufacturing Success for Cincinnati’s Second-Chance Citizens

For the formerly incarcerated, questions abound: What is the next step? Where can I get a job? How can I begin rebuilding my life? One Cincinnati company is providing answers. Read More  

Making Change: Addressing Skills-training and Employment Needs for Returning Citizens

Finding a quality job is important for both formerly incarcerated individuals and the communities in which they live. One Cleveland-area program is helping, but the need for additional support for this vulnerable population is great. Read More