Join us to celebrate 50 years of connecting people to careers!

For 50 years, Towards Employment (TE) has helped Clevelanders build pathways out of poverty through the power of work — connecting thousands of people to careers and advancement opportunities, while strengthening our region’s workforce. In 2026, we celebrate this legacy — with events and opportunities to power the next 50 years of impact

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Exciting In-Person & Silent Auctions

Whether you can join us at the Marriott in downtown, in the comfort of your home, or perhaps on a tropical beach - you can find unique and exciting items and experiences to bid on at our in-person and silent auctions! Stay tuned to preview auction items soon.

A Chance to Win Big

Every year Towards Employment hosts an incredible raffle opportunity where anyone, anywhere, can win! Can't make it to the gala? Raffle tickets are a great way to support TE from near and far. Stay tuned to learn about what exciting experience you'll have the chance to win.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Advancement Leader

Nordson
D'Amore Tatman Group LLC

Opportunity Builder

Thompson Hine
RPM
John Reynolds

Career Catalyst

Swagelok
US Bank

Training Advocate

The Sherwin-Williams Company
Talan
Staffing Solutions Enterprises
Westfield Insurance Foundation
JP Morgan Chase
PwC
Jill Rizika & Joseph DeStefano
CBIZ