Eliminating the Income Gap
Eliminating racial disparities in economic outcomes isn’t just the right thing to do. Our success depends on it.
The Cost of Excluding Ohioans With Records From Work
Collateral sanctions block or restrict those with a felony conviction from accessing certain kinds of jobs, serving as a de facto life sentence.
Legal Restrictions on Formerly Incarcerated Ohioans Close Pathways to 1.3 Million Jobs
An estimated 1.3 million Ohio jobs are off limits to Ohioans with previous criminal convictions.
Seeking Sector Partnership Intermediary in Manufacturing
Workforce Connect will leverage sector partnerships to develop solutions to talent needs.
The Two Tomorrows
Being average is a choice. So is being extraordinary. The Two Tomorrows defines regional priorities for a better tomorrow.
Job Creation Growth & Opportunity Impact Assessment
In 2017, we set out to better understand whether the jobs, payroll and capital gains of our job creation grantees advance Growth & Opportunity.
Redefining Workforce Development in Northeast Ohio
This pilot demonstrated an ability to deliver workforce services more effectively for low-income individuals and connect employers to talent.
Growth & Opportunity: A Call to Action
This report offers a snapshot of Northeast Ohio’s economy and defines strategies to advance economic growth and equitable access to opportunity.
Growth & Opportunity Framing Paper
This paper highlights research linking economic inequality and economic growth and offers a collaborative framework for addressing this issue.
