Solving the Ultimate Paradox in Northeast Ohio
Crain’s Cleveland kicks off series on The Paradox Prize pilots.
Church van program gives workers a lift out of poverty
They were there because General Die Casters, a custom aluminum and zinc die casting company in Twinsburg, was hiring entry-level workers with no experience for $15 per hour, with a $1 per hour bonus for working second shift and a $2 per hour bonus for perfect attendance all summer long. That was enough to catch…
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Electric car-share program helps underserved and unemployed Ohioans
“No car, no job. No job, no car.” The car-share program is part of a larger effort in Lorain County, Ohio, using a Paradox Prize grant to address the dilemma.
On the road and going green: Statewide electric vehicle tour starts off with a charge
A caravan of electric vehicles kicked off the statewide Green Energy Ohio Tour Monday (June 7) at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland, a longtime hub of environmental stewardship on Shaker Boulevard.
Accelerating the Transition to EVs for All: Groundbreaking Programs in Ohio Cities
This panel will share their experiences and findings from innovative programs including community-based EV carshare in Oberlin, the “Transforming Transportation in Communities of Opportunity” EV adoption study in Cleveland, two shared EV programs through the Paradox Prize (Elyria and Cleveland), and creating distributed EV charging hubs in Columbus.
Faith-Informed Organizations Supporting Employment and Entrepreneurship
Additionally, the Urban Manufacturing Alliance, a national collaborative of public and private stakeholders who work together to grow urban manufacturing jobs and skills, published a report on manufacturers working with faith-informed organizations. The Get2Work Now pilot was featured in the Wraparound Services section as a success story (see page 15).
A New Path Forward: Place-Based Solutions for a Stronger Workforce Ecosystem
An Accelerator for America Playbook of Best Practices: America’s current system of training, preparing, and matching workers with jobs has failed to evolve with the changing nature of work.
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A New Path Forward: Place-Based Solutions for a Stronger Workforce Ecosystem
A guide for local leaders across the country to establish successful workforce development programs and accelerate an inclusive recovery.
Commute Podcast: The No Car, No Job Paradox
In this episode, Ryan talks with Dominic Mathew from the Fund for our Economic Future and the Paradox Prize. They discuss the No Car, No Job Paradox and other problems that arise when helping people get to work.
Oberlin expands transit service
With additional financial support from the Paradox Prize, Oberlin has contracted with Lorain County Transit to increase service hours and extend service area of Oberlin Connector transit service