For those who are unfamiliar with Ohio State University Extension, it began as part of The Cooperative Extension Service system in 1862, and is known as a “land-grant university” today. OSU Extension provides educational programs across Ohio, combining...
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As the summer youth program coordinator at the Neighborhood Leadership Institute, I have my hands full. However, it is definitely rewarding to see the excitement of the young kids (8-14) that are participating in the summer program. One of my duties is to...
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Improving education for children is one of my passions as a student at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. It's also a focus of STEM, an educational program bringing science, technology, engineering and...
Read MoreOur conversation went something like this. “So, where are you working this summer?” “I’m going to be at ShoreBank Enterprise.” “Oh…Yeah, you look like you’d work at a bank.” It was this seemingly innocuous statement in the midst of an...
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I count myself very fortunate to have the opportunity to be a part of the Cleveland Foundation summer internship. I am placed with The City Club of Cleveland where I am exposed to all aspects of what the organization does. I have taken on a variety of tasks...
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Founded and headquartered in Cleveland, Voices for Ohio’s Children is a non-partisan collaboration of individuals and organizations that advocate for children-focused public policy. In analyzing health, education, family, tax, and juvenile justice issues...
Read MoreSince 1976, Towards Employment has helped individuals in the community by supporting their entry or re-entry into the working world. My work at the organization is focused on two specific job readiness programs: NETworks 2 Success and NETworks 4 Success. Both...
Read MoreToday, the 11th class of the Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship program starts. These individuals went through a very competitive application and interview process - more than 250 applications were received for only 16 placements. The interns represent...
Read MoreDid you ever see those Verizon commercials, the ones that boast about the size of their network? The Verizon network is made of a spokesperson with an army of technicians and suits who are there to support you - the customer. As I reflect...
Read MorePlease join us in extending a hearty congratulations to some of Cleveland's best and brightest. The Class of 2009 is the 10th batch of interns to come through the Cleveland Foundation's summer internship program. Alison Baranowski, a graduate student of Case...
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