CLEVELAND — Citing the difficulties faced by federal employees since President Donald Trump took office this year, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb has announced the Rapid Response Hub.
“Our public servants have dedicated their lives to serving our community, and it is our responsibility to support them in their time of need,” Bibb said in a press release. “We want to ensure that every worker navigating these significant changes has the necessary resources to move forward and continue contributing their talents here in the Land.”
Leading the initiative is Greater Cleveland Works. They are also working with Northshore AFL-CIO, United Labor Agency, Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP), and the Cleveland Talent Alliance.
This hub, according to the release announcing it, will provide the following services:
- “Personalized rapid response assistance, including resume updates, job search help, interview preparation, and career counseling
- Access to training funds and opportunities to enhance skill sets
- Assistance with filing unemployment claims
- Job fairs specifically aimed at connecting impacted workers with local employers”
If you need assistance or more information, click here or visit the Ohio Means Jobs Center, located at 1910 Carnegie Avenue.
“Through collaboration, we can provide holistic resources to help federal workers and public servants navigate the current environment,” said Michelle Rose, chief executive officer of Greater Cleveland Works, in the release. “We are always prepared to help job seekers on their career journey, but I am especially proud of this focused effort to assist the thousands of our neighbors who are facing uncertainty. We are a community that cares deeply for each other.”
