We’re driving innovations that produce
better systems for better work.
We envision a just economy in Cuyahoga County, where all people in our community can thrive in their careers, employers have talent for their quality jobs and race does not impact economic success.
The Cuyahoga County Workforce Funders Group is a coalition of public, private and philanthropic funders co-investing in workforce development systems change in Cuyahoga County (Greater Cleveland). Since 2018, the CCWFG has served as a hub for funders and partners to elevate, incubate and advocate for solutions that help the workforce ecosystem generate and sustain change for the better.
To date*, our portfolio has catalyzed training and job placements for thousands of workers, most of whom are Black or Latine.
*2019 - 2024, where data is available
Our Impact
1,500+
people trained
4,180
people connected to employment in pathways to quality jobs
Racial Equity in Workforce Development
70% of people trained and/or placed are Black, and 4% are Latine
Looking Ahead
OUR STRATEGY FOR 2025-2027
Nearly ten years in, the CCWFG has recommitted to the founding principles of collaboration, racial equity and systems change while refining its strategy to build on past progress, adapt to the current local context and support sustainability.
Looking ahead, the CCWFG will strive to:
CHAMPION ANTI-RACISM IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
SEED INNOVATIONS, INCLUDING WITH BETTER DATA
STRENGTHEN PATHWAYS TO QUALITY JOBS
ADVOCATE FOR POLICY CHANGES TO DISRUPT SYSTEMIC FORCES
Learn More
To learn more about joining or partnering with the Cuyahoga County Workforce Funders Group, please get in touch using this contact form.