Workforce, Education, Training and Youth Development Committee

Cleveland City Council
Education
Labor
Politics

Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024
1:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. EDT

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601 Lakeside Ave Cleveland, OH 44114 (Directions)

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The Workforce, Education, Training & Youth Development Committee of Cleveland City Council considers legislation relating to equity, empowerment and jobs for the city and its residents and all operations and policies that impact the city’s ability to promote workforce development and community benefits. The committee also handles matters related to child and adult education from preschool through post-secondary, including efforts to create a working environment of justice and equity and help develop and keep a workforce that fulfills the needs of employers. The committee also reviews all activities related to the Office of Prevention, Intervention and Opportunity for Youth and Young Adults.

Committee members

  • Jasmin Santana, chair
  • Stephanie Howse-Jones, vice chair
  • Deborah Gray
  • Joe Jones
  • Jenny Spencer
  • Charles Slife
  • Richard Starr

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Edited and summarized by the Cleveland - OH Documenters Team

Live reporting by Marvetta Rutherford

Committee reviews workforce program

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09:00 AM Oct 26, 2024 CDT

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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland @CleCityCouncil Happy Tuesday to you see you in ten minutes!
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland @CleCityCouncil Roll call and the first item for the Meeting is ARPA allocation
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland @CleCityCouncil This started in 2023 and will continue until 2026
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland @CleCityCouncil They are working on a logo and website They have been working with a consultant for the project.
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland @CleCityCouncil There is a great deal of explanation for the project so far.
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland @CleCityCouncil There have been recruiting events such as this one
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland @CleCityCouncil They have reached the objectives
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland @CleCityCouncil Trainees have a fund to help remove barriers
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland @CleCityCouncil There are 14 partners in this regard. This board is now a nonprofit
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland @CleCityCouncil Chris Nance is the next presenter
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland @CleCityCouncil Aria is now doing the presentation overview of the program objectives
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland @CleCityCouncil This is the implementation
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland @CleCityCouncil Joe Jones asked about businesses or workers.. he was told the project works for both
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@cledocumenters @signalcleveland @CleCityCouncil Partnership is a great focus
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MBE firms are the primary focus of this Mentorship is vital
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They want to expand.. a strong baseline is vital
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Santana spoke to the company's she has observed at various places.. hiring is a great concern for her
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The response is perhaps after the election the need will pick up.. Jasmine Santana is concerned about the numbers of construction, developers who will be hiring more workers within the demographics desired
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What is the timeline of having the workforce desired to match the millions of dollars awarded by council, Santana asked. The presenters answered the objective is to have the workers needed
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Jenny Spencer asked about the current cbo policy guidelines and the metrics of compliance.. having met the requirements for the program..
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Councilman Starr spoke to his involvement with the initiative.. He spoke to the front end actions
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He also spoke to the constant focus and attention to the project progress on an ongoing basis
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He asked about the number of enrollees and the people who are actually working.. The answer is they are not surprised by the number.. it is a process that takes time... Starr asked about certifications for the high school students
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The director said the process could start in the sixth grade Starr spoke to the past with vocational education that doesn't exist in the system Exposure to trades is vital he feels..
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McCormack asked about females utilizing the program He was told there are 20 programs like Towards Employment and the Apprenticeships Are important and continue .. He spoke to the people who have left the city after high school
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McCormack doesn't want people to leave the city in order to escape poverty..
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Gray #Ward4 thanked Starr for his explanation of his work with the people in his Ward.. The workforce has been to her neighborhood community Meeting last week. It was a great success
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Gray spoke about 2 organizations in Mt Pleasant that could partner with the workforce program .
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Joe Jones is next, he thanked the team for the presentation. He also spoke to the lack of people who look like the people in the area. My apologies for calling Charles Slife Kerry McCormack...
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Jones spoke to the people who want a piece of the pie and not handouts. He is a business owner and knows that the process is difficult for him. So Minority business owners are going to go where there is sustainability
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Jones spoke about the sports team's and Cleveland Housing Network amongst other places in the city that get and have money.. He is against going to shows, its a show.. He advised to get the students young. Reaching out to the schools.
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Stephanie Howse Jones is the co chair and the last to speak.. She asked about the current situation with the people who started and completed the program..
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Transportation issues was the next area of discussion.. The Workforce program is looking for a solution to the problem..
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Santana gave closing statements and adjourned the Meeting Have questions? Think we got something wrong? Send any inquiries on the meeting or these tweets to @cledocumenters Or email us cledocumenters@gmail.com

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