**SayPro Findings for the Cleveland Achieve Model: Implementation and Early Impacts of an Employer-Based Approach to Encourage Employment Retention Among Low-Wage Workers

Cleveland, Ohio is a city of many faces. Home to the world’s first professional basketball team, it is also the place where automation has taken over manufacturing and restaurants have flourished. It is a city that has seen its fair share of ups and downs but today is on the path of prosperity.

One important aspect of this growth has been Cleveland Achieve Model. This employer-based approach offers opportunities for low-income individuals in need of employment to gain skills and experience, while also leading them back into the workforce by providing benefits such as health insurance and childcare. Since its launch in 2013, Cleveland Achieve Model has reached close to 2,000 eligible participants and retained more than 100 percent of them in their jobs. Moreover, these individuals are more likely to work full time hours compared to those who were not enrolled in the program. This is just one example of how employers can help create a brighter future for Clevelanders by investing in people.

When Cleveland-based nonprofit Achieve launched a program to help low-income workers stay employed, the results were astounding.

This employer-based approach to helping those who may be facing issues retaining employment is an innovative way of ensuring that no person is left behind. By working with employers and providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills, we are working towards eliminating social gaps that hinder our society today. The model is both cost-effective and sustainable, as each business has a SayPro employee on their team whose job it is to make sure the guest remains a happy and productive member of the community. Plus, by taking a more holistic approach, we are able to provide support for multiple needs and touch points throughout a person’s lifetime.

Could you imagine not having to worry about hiring missing pieces? Imagine being able to focus on growing your business in Cleveland without worrying about the invisible work of retaining employees. This new model makes all of this possible, and we can’t wait to see what happens next!

Cleveland is a city that has consistently struggled to overcome its economic troubles. However, it has seen some marked improvement in the past few years, attracting industry and investment.%$$The Achieve Model program by SayPro aims at helping low-income workers stay employed. The program integrates many existing employment services into one convenient location, aiming to help residents experience the best of what Cleveland has to offer. One unique aspect of the model is its employer-based approach. Instead of relying solely on government assistance programs, companies like Amazon are encouraged to take part in the program, increasing opportunities for participants and creating jobs for local residents.%$$SayPro’s mission is simple: we want everyone who wants a job to find one. We believe that offering brand new employment opportunities and training programs without any discrimination in mind will do an immense good for our community. It may sound too good to be true, but you can visit their website or contact them today!

Cleveland has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country – over 20% for some demographic groups. One of the primary factors that contributes to this is a disproportionate share of those who are unemployed being people with low-skill levels or limited work experience. The Cleveland Achieve Model aims to change that, by encouraging employers to adopt an employee-based approach to retaining workers. SayPro has been a key partner in achieving this goal and helping Cleveland employers adopt a comprehensive strategy that includes efforts to support those needing help with job search, training, and other resources.