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April 2017: Dr. Chisholm Launches Thoughts From the CEO Blog to Share Experiences with Greater Cleveland
The Council for Economic Opportunities' President and CEO,
Dr. Jacklyn Chisholm
, has the honor of meeting a lot of Clevelanders.
In fact, she believes one of the best parts of her job is talking with people across the Cleveland area, and hearing their stories.
Now, she's sharing the stories she's hearing from them with you!
Each week, she'll blog about those experiences to give you an inside look of the important work the Council does each day. Dr. Chisholm is excited to deepen her connection to the people of Cleveland by sharing these stories and experiences with you.
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Let's Be Friends!
The Council for Economic Opportunities has a NEW Facebook page that is updated daily! Find out what's going on at our sites, centers and around the agency. Follow the button below to find our Facebook page. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, too!
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It's Never Too Early To Enroll In Head Start!
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Enrollment is now open for the 2017-18 preschool year. Spots fill quickly, so it's best to enroll early! Once full enrollment has been reached at a center, a waiting list is started.
- To begin enrollment right now online, click here.
- To talk with a staff member about enrolling, call (216) 589-9922.
Studies show that a child's first 2,000 days of life are the most formative. Preschool offers the chance for children to develop their social and academic skills in a safe, informative environment. Research shows kids who attend preschool have a greater chance for long-term success in life. The Council for Economic Opportunities offers high-quality preschool education to income-eligible families in Cuyahoga County.
- To learn more about the Council's high-quality Head Start program (3-5 years old), click here.
- To get more information about Early Head Start (birth-3 years) click here.
- To see a complete listing of our four-and-five star locations, click here.
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Personal + Professional Development
Workshops
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The Council for Economic Opportunities offers personal and professional development workshops each month to help income-eligible Cleveland residents learn new skills, become better job candidates and hopefully get the job they've been hoping for. Workshops are held at our three Neighborhood Opportunity Centers. For a list of our centers, click here.
Click the links below for the times and locations of the upcoming workshop offerings:
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The Job Readiness workshop covers such topics as human relations in the workplace, interviewing skills and resume and cover letter writing.
To register, please contact Kayla Morales at (216) 651-5188 ext. #2.
There are jobs out in the workforce, it's a matter of matching potential job candidates with available jobs. The Council for Economic Opportunities' job placement coaches will work with you in one-on-one sessions to teach how to look for the right job.
To enroll in this one-day workshop, please call Kayla Morales at (216) 651-5188 ext. #2.
There are jobs out in the workforce, it's a matter of matching potential job candidates with available jobs. The Council for Economic Opportunities' job placement coaches will work with you in one-on-one sessions to teach how to look for the right job.
To enroll in this one-day workshop, please call Kayla Morales at (216) 651-5188 ext. #2.
The Job Readiness workshop covers such topics as human relations in the workplace, interviewing skills and resume and cover letter writing.
To register, please contact Kayla Morales at (216) 651-5188 ext. #2.
The Job Readiness workshop covers such topics as human relations in the workplace, interviewing skills and resume and cover letter writing.
To register, please contact Kayla Morales at (216) 651-5188 ext. #2.
If you're looking to improve your computer skills and become a certified customer service representative, this is the workshop for you! Upon completion, you will also receive a free refurbished computer and access to reduced rate Internet services and Wi-Fi.
To register for this workshop, please call Kayla Morales at (216) 651-5188 ext. #2.
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Are you unemployed? Underemployed? Do you know someone who is? We're here to help! The Council reaches out to local companies in the hospitality, medical, government, education, and manufacturing industries to compile a weekly list of available jobs in Greater Cleveland.
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Highlights From Our Blog:
Stories of Progress + Success
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Dr. Jacklyn Chisholm Pens Letter To Community
Recently, Dr. Jacklyn Chisholm, President and CEO of the Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland penned a letter to the community as part of her commitment to provide regular, candid and transparent communication with the people who rely on CEOGC. It details the transformation that has been happening at CEOGC since her last community letter.
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The Council for Economic Opportunities | (216) 696-9077 | ceogc.org
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