CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cuyahoga County has launched SkillUp, which will allow employers to help employees acquire skills to fill new and higher paying jobs.
The county set aside $4.5 million Ultrabet this year for the “talent development service,” which could train more than 900 people, the county said.
Employers in any industry can receive support to help train existing employees, new employees, or workers provided by temporary staffing agencies. The workers will gain skills to move from lower-wage and lower-skill jobs to higher-wage, higher-skill jobs, the county said.
SkillUp will also help employers find new and diverse sources of talent, including traditionally underrepresented populations and residents who are enrolled in training and workforce programs.
“There are many residents who would like to move up at their company, but simply can’t afford the training or cannot take the time away from their current job to receive training,” County Executive Armond Budish said in a statement. “SkillUp will enable people to gain skills and obtain a better paying job, opening up more entry level jobs at the same time.”
SkillUp includes a talent advisory service to help employers identify skilled talent needs and create individual training plans for each approved employee.
Employees will receive coaching services to help them complete the training and succeed in their new job. Employers will also be reimbursed for a portion of their out-of-pocket costs spent on training and in-training wage differentials.
All training will be coordinated by Cuyahoga County staff and will include classroom and on-the-job training.
“Traditionally, economic and workforce development agencies measure job creation and job placement,” David Feinerman, head of workforce innovation for the county, said in a statement. “We are measuring career and wage advancement and are providing a service that delivers both outcomes.”
Employers who are interested in learning more should contact the SkillUp team at 216-443-6930.
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