Encore Cleveland connects people who are in or nearing retirement from their primary careers with volunteer and employment opportunities through local nonprofit organizations.
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This issue features the nonprofit agencies that represent Encore Cleveland with resources, volunteer and employment opportunities for those in or near retirement.
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BVU is a nonprofit that serves as a bridge between businesses, nonprofits, and volunteers. We serve 100 businesses and 700 nonprofits each year.
Their work with businesses and nonprofits is to CONNECT, EDUCATE, and CONSULT.
They connect board members, skills based, and direct service volunteers. They educate by training on the Role of the Board, Community Engagement, and leadership topics. And they consult to help businesses with community engagement and strengthen nonprofit governance and management.
Contact: Sarah Castle, 216-736-7711 or scastle@bvuvolunteers.org
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The Cleveland Leadership Center believes in the power of individuals to make positive change and inspires and connects them to transform Cleveland.
Its Legacy Leader offerings engage community leaders who wish to remain actively involved in shaping and building Cleveland’s future while meeting their flexible schedules and varied interests.
Their programs connect Legacy Leaders with each other and with organizations and individuals working to improve our region.
Contact: Claudia Owens, 216-650-3312 or cowens@cleveleads.org.
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In-school Foster Grandparent program.
Contact: Kimberly Robinson,
216-707-6002 or krobinson@eenh.org.
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E3 assists older adults 50 and better who want to stay in the workforce and contribute to their communities while earning an income. Through their experience, they realized that not only are they meeting the needs of our candidates, but they are also filling a gap for employers who need individuals with the experience, maturity, and skills to build intergenerational teams within their workforce.
• Path Evaluation
• Interviewing Practice in person, and virtual
• Online Job Searching Assistance
• Computer Skills Assessment-to create a baseline for up training
• Peer Support Job Club
• Resume Writing or Update Assistance
Contact: Simone McNitt at 216-417-4845 or smcnitt@e3encore.org.
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Through the Economic Community Development Institute, The Women’s Business Center of Northern Ohio offers Digital Literacy education for encore aged participants in our Encore Digital Connect Program.
In this program they offer a 9-week course that dives into the importance of branding, online marketing, and ecommerce for participants. The instructor offers a hybrid model to ensure to meet the needs of each participant. At the end of the 9 weeks participants of this program will come out with a website, a social media template, photography that can be used for the business website, fliers, and any marketing as well as a membership through the Women’s Business Center for a year to help with continued support of the client and their business.
Contact: Nicole Liatos at 216-912-5655 or nliatos@ecdi.org.
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From the back office to the front lines, their Encore Volunteers support and lead Fairhill Partners’ programs and services. Each year, hundreds of volunteers hammer, paint, enter data, make copies, make reminder calls, help older adults find benefits, lead Take Charge of Your Health! workshops and other classes, facilitate educational sessions, help with their fundraiser and other special events, create and analyze financial reports, and so much more.
Please fill out an application and contact them at 216-421-1350 to schedule an interview.
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Connecting individuals to volunteer opportunities throughout Cuyahoga County, as well as addressing social isolation among older adults through their Chat Pals friendly calling (video or phone) program and the digital divide by offering free video platform classes to older adults.
They also assist early readers by improving their literacy skills through the AARP Foundation Experience Corps program.
Contact: Nakeva Williams 216-391-9500 x 2116 or nwiliams@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org.
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JumpStart Inc. is a venture development organization providing capital, services and connections to help entrepreneurs grow, researchers commercialize and corporations innovate. Through capital, services and connections, JumpStart strives to create equitable opportunities and accessible business assistance for Black, Hispanic/Latino and women-led companies.
The Encore Mentoring Program presented by JumpStart in partnership with the Union Miles Development Corporation, will provide targeted mentorship from subject matter experts (SMEs) for entrepreneurs seeking guidance (accounting, legal, etc.) for their businesses.
Contact: Lamont Mackley at 216-363-3400 or lamont.mackley@jumpstartinc.org
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Since 1995 Leadership Geauga County has been developing leaders in all sectors, fostering collaboration and shared commitment to Geauga’s Communities.
Three programs are available for exposing class participants to communities’ realities, opportunities, and challenges so that they may positively contribute to Geauga and surrounding Counties economic, social and civic development 1. Signature Program, for Leaders in the work force, 2. Youth Institute, for developing young leaders in High School, and the newest; 3. Heritage Program for retirees, who after behind the scenes tours of community sectors, access to community leaders, are inspired to connect, take personal action and become a positive part of the solution to some of Geauga County’s challenges.
Contact: Pam Carson 440-286-8115 or pam@leadershipgeauga.org
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Manufacturing Works helps northeast Ohio manufacturing companies thrive by delivering solutions that support their people, enhance their productivity, and help them prosper.
This is accomplished by providing the guidance and knowledge that help manufacturers understand the fast-changing trends in technology, talent, and organizational leadership. They offer part-time paid contract positions for experienced manufacturing technicians to assist teachers and students in their high school manufacturing labs.
Contact: Jessica Westropp 216-588-1440 or jwestropp@mfgworkscle.org.
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Cuyahoga County College
Tri-C’s Encore 55+ Learning: A leader in adult education for more than 45 years
Be a lifelong learner
Save the Date! Encore Campus Fridays and Encore On-the-Go
Winter 2023: January 27 – March 10
Spring 2023: March 24 – May 5
Learn more at 216-987-2274, encore@tri-c.edu
Tri-C’s Chefs’ Table: Join us in our state-of-the-art kitchen for hands-on classes hosted by local chefs ready to share their recipes, techniques and secrets!
Whether you attend alone or with a friend or group, we promise a memorable culinary experience.
Learn more tri-c.edu/chefstable.
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Why Socialization is Good for Older Adults
Submitted to Boomer Magazine from the Cleveland Clinic
With the colder weather here to stay awhile, it’s important to make sure the older adults in your life, and you, are still socializing.
“One of the things we learned during the pandemic is that social isolation is a really big problem and it’s probably one of the most recognized contributors to mental health issues now in the United States,” says Ronan Factora, MD, geriatrician for Cleveland Clinic.
More here: https://tinyurl.com/yfryysda
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Aging Well
After a lifetime of working hard, raising the next generation, and contributing to our economy and communities, Aging Well should be a right, not a privilege.
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is proud to share tools, tips, and resources to help all Americans age with dignity—regardless of gender, color, sexuality, income, or zip code.
Lean more https://www.ncoa.org/
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Encore Cleveland | 216-391-9032
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