Please Join us for this Year’s Youth Career Olympics on March 6th at the Huntington Convention Center!

This year we invite you to be inspired by students showcasing the business skills they’ve developed throughout the school year in team-based and solo competitive events.

We encourage you to stay for lunch as we celebrate the schools that have won and hear from viral pianist and motivational speaker Kofi B .

Come see Northeast Ohio’s future workforce in action!

View three exclusive events and cheer on competing youth from 10:30-11:30 RSVP to Heather Light: hlight@youcle.org by February 26th.

Stay for lunch! Cheer on the winners, meet the students, and hear from Two-Time Emmy® Nominated Pianist Kofi B. Purchase your lunch tickets below.

Join us and Cavs legend Austin Carr for a great day of golf and networking, all in support of Y.O.U. youth and services!

Each golfer receives lunch, buffet dinner, tee favors, play with a local celebrity, and an opportunity to meet Y.O.U. youth.

Sponsorship opportunities and individual golfer spots are now available. Hurry before this event sells out. Learn more HERE.

Questions? Contact Jenny Browne.

See our 2022 recap on the event here:

According to Cleveland's Department of Public Health, homicides per 100,000 residents increased by 42% in 2020, and remained high in 2021; with firearms comprising 86% of homicides in the city. There have been renewed calls for gun violence to be declared a public health crisis, as well as adequate funding and follow through on promises to address the crisis. Still, community driven efforts have long focused on youth programming and conflict mediation as effective solutions to decrease gun violence.

Pastor Michael McBride, known as “Pastor Mike," is a native of San Francisco, and director of the Live Free USA campaign--a non-profit organization and social justice network dedicated to ending gun violence, mass incarceration, and mass criminalization through education, advocacy, and direct action. Together with a network of thousands of community-based organizations, faith leaders, and directly impacted leaders, Live Free USA aims to build a new system of public safety that truly brings peace to cities.

Join us at the City Club as we hear from Pastor Mike and the community-driven efforts to reduce gun violence, and the fight for freedom, justice, and healing.

Get a 20% discount with our code: YOU7!

It can be used for the purchase of non-member tickets and tables.

Register and buy tickets here:

Welcome to the Youth Career Olympics!

Come see Northeast Ohio’s future workforce in action as our Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG) students show off the business skills they’ve learned throughout the school year in 10 different categories. Five competitions are free and open to the public.

Make sure to stay for the awards luncheon, hosted by WKYC’s Laura Caso. We will be honoring winners of the Huntington Bank Community Catalyst Award and the George Voinovich Award and celebrating the top three JOG student winners in each category. Tickets for the luncheon will be on sale soon.

LUNCHEON TICKETS
Individual: $50
Table of 10: $1,000

A conversation with legendary DJ and music manager David Spero and writer, comedian, and musician K. Adrian Zonneville aka Charlie Weiner

Preshow entertainment provided by Guy Snowden of Guy Snowden and the Citizens.

Purchase tickets below for $25. All proceeds benefit Youth Opportunities Unlimited.

Y.O.U. is proud to partner with the City Club of Cleveland for this event:

Panelists

• Ysamere Coaston
  Senior Graduate, CSMD Cleveland Early College

• Zoë Ellenbogen
  Member, City Club Youth Forum Council

• Da' Nita Goins
  PEEKE Intern, Youth Opportunities Unlimited

Moderator

• Grace Heffernan
  Steering Committee, Northeast Ohio Workers Center

Generation Z, or "Gen Z" is roughly defined as somebody born between 1997 to 2012. And they are coming of age. In Florida, Maxwell Frost became the first Gen Z elected to Congress. And a recent analysis by the Center for American Progress uncovered that Gen Z is the "Most Pro-Union" generation--driving a wave of unionization across major corporations, nonprofits, and college campuses.

Experts are now trying to understand Gen Z in the workforce, and are asking some of the same questions asked of Millennials just under 15 years ago: What are the most important factors that will attract and retain younger workers? And what can we expect to be shifted around workplace culture? Answering these questions, and more, is a panel of Gen Z voices, in conversation with Grace Heffernan with the Northeast Ohio Worker's Center.

Join us at the Happy Dog in Gordon Square as we are "Taken Over" by Gen Z, and learn straight from the source, how we can all best support the literal future of work.

Let us know if you're coming! Please RSVP by registering below. It's not required, but it helps us prepare and keeps you updated!

Panelists

• Dale Anglin
  Vice President for Program, The Cleveland Foundation

• Dr. Jennifer Harris
  Executive Director, The Rainey Institute

• Nancy Mendez
  President and CEO, Starting Point

Moderator

• Dorothy Moulthrop, Ph.D.
  Chief Executive Officer, Open Doors Academy

Register

Y.O.U. is a proud community partner for this important conversation. Use the code YOU in the checkout and save 20% off the nonmember ticket price.

Out-of-School Time (OST) is largely defined as the hours before school (6am-8am) and after school (3pm-6pm), as well as the months over summer break. It's those intermittent times when a K-12 student isn't in school, but still requires care. That's where OST services step in. These programs provide safe and enriching environments during critical moments in a student's growth and development. Research has long provided evidence that structured care during these hours has lasting benefits for the whole family.

For students, participating in OST services has improved academic achievement, increased social and emotional outcomes, and better nutrition. Afterschool programs have also been effective at narrowing achievement gaps and slowing learning loss. For a parent, the availability of aftercare may be a deciding factor between schools or neighborhoods. It can also provide the much-needed stability to continue in the workforce, or even move up the career ladder to better provide for their families. In a city like Cleveland, where nearly half of all households are women-led, access to OST services can mean increased success, particularly for working mothers.

Right now, demand for afterschool programs has skyrocketed. For every child in an afterschool program, three are waiting to get in. Add to this, a bus driver shortage and other staffing challenges have further complicated accessibility and affordability. How can we better support OST services so all students can reach their full potential?

Join the City Club as we learn what opportunities and challenges lie ahead in OST services from top local leadership in the sector, moderated by Dr. Dorothy Moulthrop, CEO of Open Doors Academy.

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The livestream will be available beginning at 12:00pm. Have questions? Tweet them at @TheCityClub or send a text to 330.541.5794.

Join us and Cavs legend Austin Carr for a great day of golf and networking, all in support of Y.O.U. youth and services!

Each golfer receives lunch, buffet dinner, tee favors, play with a local celebrity, and an opportunity to meet Y.O.U. youth.

The silent auction and raffle is now live! Anyone can bid on great prizes, including Guardians tickets and a week stay on a PGA golf course community. Raffle tickets are also on sale for a Matco tool cart and a Home Plate Box for eight.

Questions? Contact Heather Light here.

See our recap on the event here:

Young adults (ages 18 to 24)! Join us for a fun FREE event to connect you with employers who are hiring. Complete mock interviews and get resume help. Enjoy tunes from DJ Lily Jade, food trucks, drawings, and prizes.

Transportation is available for those who request it. We are unable to accommodate young children. RSVP is required to attend. Location will be provided after RSVP.

Y.O.U. is a proud partner of this City Club Forum:

Recent news about a strong job market may sound like great news for workers. But in Ohio, even as the economy appears to be rebounding, vacancies and high turnover remain. In a recent survey of over 750 local employers by the Fund for our Economic Future, nearly 80% confirmed that they are struggling to not only attract, but also retain employees.

The COVID pandemic has ushered in a new reality for workers, especially women, and access to economic opportunity has become about more than just going to work. A worker's ability to succeed in their job is determined by a supporting framework of opportunities--called "social determinants of work." This includes reliable transportation, dependable childcare, paid leave, and access to healthcare--to name a few.

Join us at the City Club to hear from a team of panelists as they discuss these obstacles to successful employment, and how employers can reevaluate their policies to ensure all workers can thrive in their jobs.

The livestream will be available beginning at 12:00pm. Have questions? Tweet them at @TheCityClub or send a text to 330.541.5794.

Speakers

• Bishara Addison
  Director, Job Preparation, The Fund for Our Economic Future

• Jill Rizika
  President & CEO , Towards Employment

• Renée Timberlake
  Director, Economic Mobility, United Way Greater Cleveland

Enjoy refreshments, meet Y.O.U. participants, see projects from the Youth Career Olympics, and tour our beautiful new space in the Halle Building.

Parking is available in the Halle Bros. Parking Garage on the third floor and higher.

Welcome to the Youth Career Olympics!

Come see Northeast Ohio’s future workforce in action as they show off the business skills they’ve learned throughout the school year. Learn more about the event below.

We’ll also be celebrating Y.O.U.’s 40 years of youth workforce development. The event will conclude with a celebratory luncheon hosted by WKYC’s Russ Mitchell and honoring winners of the George Voinovich, Huntington Community Catalyst, and Brenda Stark Awards.

Join us for networking and fun at Jukebox!

Y.O.U. is a proud community partner with The City Club for this Forum.

Due to high demand, online registration is closed. We have limited tickets available. If you are interested in attending, please email Amber Smith at asmith@cityclub.org. Thank you!

As the world turns to Cleveland to celebrate the greatness of NBA athletes, we'll take a moment for a conversation between two leaders driven relentlessly to find new peaks in their own careers.

A political newcomer with a dedication to public service, Justin Bibb became Cleveland's 58th mayor in January 2022, taking office with a promise to modernize city operations and to work in partnership with the business community to improve the local economy. At 34 years old, Mayor Bibb has worked in both the public and private sectors and been a pivotal force in numerous community initiatives and non-profit start ups.

Before he played for the Cavs in 2011, Baron Davis was a two-time NBA All-Star. When he left the NBA behind, Davis turned his attention to a variety of entrepreneurial endeavors, many of them in content creation, gaming, and convening community.

Davis and Mayor Bibb will have a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, entrepreneurialism, and Black excellence.

The livestream will be available beginning at 12:30p.m. Have questions? Tweet them at @TheCityClub or send a text to 330.541.5794.

Effective October 1, 2021, the City Club will be requiring ticketholders to provide proof of Covid vaccination or a recent negative Covid test. Email info@cityclub.org with any questions.

Production and distribution of City Club forums in partnership with Ideastream Public Media is generously provided by PNC and the United Black Fund.

12th Annual Austin Carr Celebrity Golf Outing will be in summer 2022. Time and location to be determined.

Questions? Contact Heather Light here.

Join us and Cavs legend Austin Carr for a great day of golf and networking, all in support of Y.O.U. youth and services!

Each golfer receives lunch, buffet dinner, tee favors, play with a local celebrity, and an opportunity to meet Y.O.U. youth.

Schedule of Events

• 9:30 am: Registration, driving range, and silent auction open

• 11 am: Shot Gun start/scramble

• 4:30 pm: Dinner and awards

Sponsorship opportunities range from $8,000 to $1,000. Individual Golfers: $625. Deadline: July 12, 2021

Questions? Contact Heather Light here.

Celebrities for 2020 included Ellis Burks, Joe Charboneau, Ben Davis, Bob DiBiasio, Hanford Dixon, Bruce Drennan, Angel Gray, Tony Grossi, Jimmy Hanlin, Jenn Harcher, Mike Heines, Al Jenkins, Jensen Lewis, Anthony Lima, Kevin Mack, Cleo Miller, Rod Morris, Jason Nicholas, Otto Orf, Tim “Ripper” Owens, Al Pawlowski, Greg Pruitt, Campy Russell, Bud Shaw, and Frank Stams.

Join us and Cavs legend Austin Carr for a great day of golf and networking, all in support of Y.O.U. youth and services!

Each golfer receives lunch, buffet dinner, tee favors, play with a local celebrity, and an opportunity to meet Y.O.U. youth.

Schedule of Events

• 9:30 am: Registration, driving range, and silent auction open

• 11 am: Shot Gun start/scramble

• 4:30 pm: Dinner and awards

Sponsorship opportunities range from $8,000 to $1,000. Individual Golfers: $625. Dinner only guest: $50.

Deadline: July 17, 2020

For a full list of sponsorship opportunities, visit here. Questions? Email Marc Nathanson, or call 216-566-5445, ext. 350.

Celebrities for 2019 included Ellis Burks, Joe Charboneau, Bob DiBiasio, Bruce Drennan, Anthony Griggs, Jenn Harcher, Mike Hargrove, Zoran Karic, Ernie Kellerman, Betsy Kling, Jensen Lewis, Anthony Lima, Kevin Mack, Hector Marinaro, Fred McLeod*, Cleo Miller, Rod Morris, Larry Nance, Jason Nicholas, Tim “Ripper” Owens, Al Pawlowski, Scott Petrak, Jen Picciano, Greg Pruitt, Bud Shaw, Andre Thornton, and Paul Warfield.

*In Memoriam

How are the inner city youth of Cleveland faring? What are our community organizations doing to address their struggles and bring solutions to improve their well-being?

Former Cleveland Mayor Carl Stokes identified five key elements essential to building an inclusive city: “Improved educational attainment, affordable and viable housing, better health care delivery, meaningful training and jobs, transparent community-oriented policing and advancements in the social and environmental factors that surround these elements must be a priority.”

Join us as a panel of representatives from five Cleveland nonprofits share the work they are doing to address Mayor Stokes’ pillars of inclusivity:

• Food and Nutrition: Cleveland Food Bank

• Arts: Karamu House

• Shelter and Homelessness: YWCA’s A Place 4 Me

• Workforce Development: Youth Opportunities Unlimited

• Safety and Health: NEOMED-Cleveland State University

Margaret Bernstein, Director of Advocacy & Community Initiatives and Executive Producer, We The People at WKYC-TV, will serve as the moderator.

Tickets: $10, includes program and refreshments

This program is sponsored by Connect Y.O.U., a young professional organization supporting Y.O.U. through volunteerism and advocacy.

Join us and Cavs legend Austin Carr for a great day of golf and networking, all in support of Y.O.U. youth and services!

Each golfer receives lunch, buffet dinner, tee favors, play with a local celebrity, and an opportunity to meet Y.O.U. youth.

Schedule of Events

• 9:30 am: Registration, driving range, and silent auction open

• 11 am: Shot Gun start/scramble

• 4:30 pm: Dinner and awards

Sponsorship opportunities range from $7,500 to $750. Individual Golfers: $500. Dinner only guest: $50. Deadline: July 19, 2019

For a full list of sponsorship opportunities, visit here. Questions? Email Marc Nathanson, or call 216-566-5445, ext. 350.

Celebrities for 2018 included Zack Bruell, Ken Carman, Joe Charboneau, Bruce Drennan, Jimmy Hanlin, Jenn Harcher, Al Jenkins, Zoran Karic, Ernie Kellerman, Betsy Kling, Anthony Lima, Hector Marinaro, Cleo Miller, Rod Morris, Jason Nicholas, Tim “Ripper” Owens, Greg Priutt, Campy Russell, Bud Shaw, Frank Stams, and Paul Warfield.

Interested in seeing what our 'business mentors' have been working on in the schools all spring semester with their students? Come and get exclusive access to the regional competition of the E CITY course to see the final 'pitches' in action.

SCHEDULE

Doors Open: 4:30 pm
Competition Begins: 5 pm
Reception: 6 pm
Happy Hour Networking: 6:30/7 pm

The E CITY Competition takes place at Ernst & Young. The Happy Hour will be at Thirsty Dog, 1075 Old River Rd., Cleveland.

Tickets are $10 for Connect Y.O.U. members and $15 for nonmembers. To join Connect Y.O.U., visit here.

Come see the region's top high school entrepreneurs as they compete for the top prize of Entrepreneur of the Year. All are welcome to cheer on E CITY youth while they present the products they've developed over the past school year.

Schedule of Events

• Doors open: 4:30 pm

• Program: 5 pm

• Reception: 6 pm

The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required to attend.

E CITY helps teens develop an entrepreneurial mindset and acquire financial capabilities by learning how to create business plans and conduct market research using the award-winning Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) curriculum. E CITY also provides employability skills and connects youth with employment and college access.

Are you a company or entrepreneur committed to supporting the entrepreneurial spirit in our young people? Sponsor the Competition today!

Sponsors can: judge a competition; coach students on their business plans; enjoy networking receptions with students; and be the first to congratulate the E CITY Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

Sponsorship opportunities range from $10,000 to $500. Deadline: April 26, 2019.

For a full list of sponsorship opportunities, visit here. Questions? Email Marc Nathanson, or call 216-566-5445, ext. 350.

Be inspired by students showcasing workforce skills they’ve developed in competitive, team-based, and solo events. The business event of the year for our future workforce.

Competitions include: budgeting for life, community service, corporate team challenge, decision making, employment application review, employment interview, employment skills test, program cover design, public speaking, and visual display.

This event is open to sponsors only. Some sponsorship benefits include the following:

• Coach and prepare a team for competition

• Judge an event

• Recruit students for jobs or internships at Opportunity Fair

• Compete with students in the Corporate Team Challenge

• Enjoy networking lunch with students

• Attend student Victory Celebration

Sponsorship opportunities range from $15,000 to $500. Deadline: April 10, 2019.

For a full list of sponsorship opportunities, visit here. Questions? Email Marc Nathanson, or call 216-566-5445, ext. 350.

18-24 years old? Have a high school diploma or GED?

Find a job that fits your life.

Amazon is now hiring a variety of positions with multiple shift options. Whether you're looking for a full-time job with health care benefits on your first day or a flexible part-time job, Amazon has a job for you. Plus, their new job application is faster and easier to use.

Benefits include: medical, flexible schedules, paid time off, and tuition assistance.

Learn more about Amazon job opportunities at this free information session. Parking is available on Prospect Avenue or behind the Agora Theater.

Join Connect Y.O.U. for a fun afternoon of WhirlyBall & Networking. Two teams of five compete to get the most balls in the net.

From the Plain Dealer: "WhirlyBall is a combination of jai alai, basketball and hockey, using a machine you're more apt to see at an amusement park. The object is to take a whiffle ball from one end of the floor to the other and hit a 15-inch target cut out of a backboard that is suspended about 10 feet above the floor."

Don't miss the funnest 13-minute game you'll ever play!

SCHEDULE

• 1 pm: Welcome and presentation

• 2-4 pm: WhirlyBall and networking

Each player is $30. All proceeds benefit Youth Opportunities Unlimited.

For more information about WhirlyBall, visit WhirlyBall Cleveland.