Lost and Misaligned Opportunities Event

4400 Richmond Road,Warrensville Heights OH 44128

18 August, 2022

Description

Join us as we release the third edition of our report, Misaligned Opportunities, focused on how racial inequities lead to unequal economic outcomes. We’ll also review findings from the second edition of Lost Opportunities, focused on how higher wages, education, and STEM occupation growth are key to women’s economic vibrancy. Be among the first public audiences to hear from the new presidents of Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C©). They will share their perspectives on the Northeast Ohio Region’s workforce strategies, discuss opportunities for the future, and provide insights on challenges and solutions in their experience with women and minority students. These supplemental reports are part of Team NEO’s continuing efforts to address the regional talent supply/demand gap with our annual report, Aligning Opportunities. Since 2017, we have released this signature report exploring the gap for entry-level jobs in the Northeast Ohio Region. The report is now being used as a tool to develop, enhance, and/or modify offerings for job training programs and educational offerings at higher education institutions like Baldwin Wallace University, the University of Akron, College Now Greater Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College and Lorain County Community College. Agenda7:30a - Networking Full Breakfast8:00a - Program BeingsProgram DetailsA workforce-focused fireside chat with: Bill Koehler, CEO, Team NEODr. Michael Baston, President: Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C©)Dr. Laura Bloomberg, President: Cleveland State UniversityAn overview of findings from the Misaligned Opportunities and Lost Opportunities reports: Jacob Duritsky, Vice President, Strategy and Research, Team NEOA panel discussion with economic development professionals with aligned strategies to grow in-demand talent and drive for more inclusive career opportunities: NaSheka Combs-Lemon, Career Connect Engagement Manager: Strengthening StarkOthers, TBDModerated by: Renee Ligon, Director, Partnerships and Engagements: Team NEO