Fund for Our Economic Future

The Fund for our Economic Future (“Fund”) seeks a full-time Project Manager for Power Up Local, a nonprofit startup within the Fund. This role is an opportunity to join a small leadership team in an entrepreneurial environment supporting the critical work of transitioning to a clean energy future. Power Up Local is a new initiative currently being incubated by the Fund. See full details here: https://lnkd.in/gFvzEh6n

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Congratulations to our own Bishara Addison for her appointment to the National Skills Coalition board! We have no doubt that her commitment to inclusive workforce policy and deep experience in fostering systems change will support its mission of fighting for inclusive, high-quality skills training.?

The launch of Power Up Local marks a significant step forward in advancing the work laid out in the Practical Guide to the Green Economy. We are excited to offer Power Up Local the creative space to develop and grow as they make a meaningful impact in accelerating clean energy development here in Northeast Ohio!

One of the best examples of the Fund's ongoing work in Job Hubs is the Opportunity Corridor and its surrounding communities. Late last year, the Fund was awarded an Economic Development Administration Recompete Grant to leverage investments in this vital area. In partnership with the Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund, the grant focuses on repurposing vacant or underused industrial land to create thousands of jobs for residents. A key property in this initiative is the former factory at 7000 Central Ave, which has been vacant since 1993. This site is also central to the EPA Community Change Grant application led by the Fund in August 2024. On Thursday, we welcomed leaders, including White House advisor and former Secretary of Labor Tom Perez, to the site. The event showcased Cleveland's innovative approach to economic development by integrating key elements such as workforce development, transportation, and community engagement. The collaborative effort strongly focuses on green initiatives, emphasizing sustainable practices that will benefit both the economy and the environment. Together, these efforts are designed to pave the way for a new generation of development in our city, ensuring that it meets the needs of all residents.

Join Fund Board Members Vikki Broer and Peter Whitt as they explore: "Building Trust Through Transparency." The fireside chat will explore the Fund's history of fostering an innovative and collaborative culture and the challenges of sustaining this culture in a constantly changing environment. They will also dive into the importance of open communication, inclusive leadership, and the evolving role of civic engagement in driving change. Join in this meaningful discussion that reflects on where we've been and where we're headed—together.

Join us for a meaningful conversation with members Vikki Broer and Peter Whitt as they explore: "Building Trust Through Transparency." They will explore the Fund's history of fostering an innovative and collaborative culture and the challenges of sustaining this culture in a constantly changing environment. They will also dive into the importance of open communication, inclusive leadership, and the evolving role of civic engagement in driving change. Join us for a #LinkedInLive as we reflect on where we've been and where we're headed—together.?

The recent "Connecting People to Workforce Training" report highlights the achievements and lessons learned from a series of grants by the Fund and the Deaconess Foundation in 2021 and 2022. These grants enabled Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to drive innovative projects to increase enrollment in workforce training programs, especially within Black and Latinx communities. Dive into the report to explore these projects' transformative impact and discover new collaboration opportunities across the workforce sector. https://lnkd.in/ghBDS9nh

Our child care system isn’t working for families and we’re all paying the price. This week, workforce and child care advocates released a pivotal report that underscores a critical reality: the current child care system in Northeast Ohio is failing families, businesses, and our economy at large. The findings are stark and undeniable. High costs and limited accessibility of child care services directly translate into substantial economic losses for our community. Notably, inadequate child care is a significant barrier preventing more than 20,000 parents in Cuyahoga County from participating in the workforce, and forcing many more to work fewer hours, forgo career advancement opportunities, and struggle with productivity at work. In total, our local economy misses out on $646 Million dollars every year as the result of inadequate child care.?Explore the entire report now at earlymattersneo.org. #emneo

We are thrilled to be a community partner on The City Club of Cleveland's An Inclusive Path to a Greener Future forum tomorrow. We hope you will join us in person or virtually for this important conversation. The Livestream starts at noon! https://lnkd.in/epx-8-hY