The Skill Set

September 2025

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Dispatch from the CEO

Demystifying Public Policy

Last month, we teamed up with MAGNET and Lorain County Community College to host Jobs for the Future and Congressional staff here in Northeast Ohio. It was a chance to share all the good work happening in our community related to workforce and give local context to some of the big decisions facing federal lawmakers. It's hard to keep track of all the federal policy changes occurring -- and surely, there are many more to come.


I made the decision to return to Northeast Ohio three summers ago so I could work locally to make real impact, away from the bureaucracy of the federal government. Yet, I took this position with the understanding that I wasn't leaving my many years in Congressional Affairs and the Labor Department behind. I want to make sure that, in addition to promoting what we're doing locally, I'm also using my policy experience and relationships to our benefit. I've been tracking all the changes and staying on top of what may be coming down the pike so that together, we can continue to innovate and fulfill our critical collective mission.


Truly: If you have a question or want to know what the implications of different policy changes or legislative activity might be, give me a call. Let's chat. I'm here to serve you by cutting through the noise and finding clarity amid the chaos.


Thanks for reading!

Michelle Rose

Chief Executive Officer

Greater Cleveland Works

 

What's New

Switch Your Follow


We are in the midst of consolidating our social media accounts, moving away from using OhioMeansJobs - Cuyahoga County social handles. Going forward, all future updates related to OhioMeansJobs, the Built Environment Collaborative and other programming will be featured on the Greater Cleveland Works channels. Give us a follow if you haven't already! You can find us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Working With ...

B. Deonn Strathman


In this month's Working With video, we chat with B. Deonn Strathman, senior manager for young adult workforce at Youth Opportunities Unlimited, where she oversees the collaborative LAUNCH initiative for youth ages 16-24. Watch to learn about LAUNCH, Deonn's secret talent and more.

 

National Scene

It's Workforce Development Month


September is Workforce Development Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible work of all those who support our workforce. Workforce development is about more than employment. It's about building stronger communities, fostering opportunity and empowering people to reach their full potential. We're proud to help our community grow stronger with all of you.

Around Town

Aerozone Summit; Cuyahoga County Public Library Open House


Earlier this week, CEO Michelle Rose joined a panel of local leaders at the Aerozone Annual Summit to discuss efforts to build a talent pipeline to support the space, aviation, advanced manufacturing, and logistics industries growing within the Aerozone. We also attended the Cuyahoga County Public Library's event welcoming its new CEO Jamar O. Rahming.

 

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