Episode Title:
Unbelievable: See How OMJ|CC is Changing Lives and Helping People Secure Jobs!
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Strategic Moves with Kenn Dowell, Kenn sits down with Ida Ford to discuss workforce development, job placement, and economic empowerment through OhioMeansJobs Cleveland-Cuyahoga County (OMJ|CC). The conversation explores employment access, workforce training, and business partnerships, with a focus on how these programs help job seekers, employers, and communities build stronger economic futures in Cleveland and beyond.
Key Topics Covered:
Job placement and workforce development programs
Employer–community partnerships for hiring and training
Career readiness and skill development
Economic empowerment through employment services
Supporting underserved job seekers and communities
Notable Moments:
[00:00] – Introduction to OMJ|CC and its mission
[08:25] – Discussion on workforce challenges and opportunities
[16:40] – How job training programs connect people to employers
[24:10] – Leadership insights on economic development and impact
Guest Bio:
Ida Ford is a workforce development leader with over 19 years of experience in recruitment, business development, and strategic planning. She has served as Economic Development Liaison for OhioMeansJobs Cleveland-Cuyahoga County and worked as a Business Services Consultant with PA CareerLink under United Labor Agency.
She is a public speaker, author, entrepreneur, and recognized leader in workforce innovation. Her background includes executive leadership in employment services, strategic HR development, and community workforce initiatives focused on connecting job seekers with meaningful employment opportunities.
Why This Conversation Matters:
This conversation matters because workforce development is key to economic stability and community growth. It connects directly to issues of employment access, job training, employer partnerships, and long-term financial independence for individuals and families in underserved communities.
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Organization: OhioMeansJobs Cleveland-Cuyahoga County (OMJ|CC)
Production Notes:
Hosted by Kenn Dowell
Produced by Strategic Moves Media Network
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