Resources and Policies
Our Policies
Greater Cleveland Works is dedicated to operating transparently, acting responsibly, and complying with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
Link to State policies: State Policy & Guidance
All local program policies— including eligibility requirements, priority of service, supportive services, and training guidelines—are available below. We encourage participants, employers, and partners to review these policies to understand program expectations and service standards.
Agreement and Payment Policy for Training Providers Open PDF >
Basic Skills Assessment Policy for Youth Open PDF >
Customized Training Policy Open PDF >
Data Collection Policy for Youth Open PDF >
Eligible Training Provider Policy Open PDF >
Follow-up Services Policy Open PDF >
Guidelines for Conducting Labor Exchange Activities Open PDF >
Incumbent Worker training Policy Open PDF >
In-demand Occupancy Policy Open PDF >
Individual Training Account Policy Open PDF >
On-the-Job Training Policy Open PDF >
Locally Defined Self Sufficiency Policy Open PDF >
Monitoring Policy Open PDF >
Needs Related Payments Policy Open PDF >
Priority of Service to Veterans and Eligible Spouses Policy Open PDF >
Procurement Policy Open PDF >
Selective Service Registration Policy Open PDF >
Service Applicants with a Close Relationship Policy Open PDF >
Supportive Services Policy Open PDF >
Transitional Jobs Policy Open PDF >
Unlikely to Return Policy Open PDF >
Work Experience Policy Adult & Dislocated Worker Open PDF >
Work Experience Policy Youth Open PDF >
Youth Additional Assistance Policy Open PDF >
Reports
Regional and local workforce plans provide the framework for local areas to define how their workforce development systems will achieve the purposes of WIOA. They serve as a four-year action plan to develop, align, and integrate the region’s or local area’s job-driven workforce development systems, and provides the platform to achieve the planning region’s or local area’s vision and strategic and operational goals.
Northeast Ohio Workforce Regional & Local Plan 2025-2029 Open PDF >
Request for Proposals or Quotations
Greater Cleveland Works periodically seeks qualified vendors, consultants, and service providers through formal Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs). Active opportunities will be posted on this page as they become available. We appreciate your interest in partnering with us.
Fair Employment Wage Board
The Fair Employment Wage Board exists to enforce compliance with the City of Cleveland’s wage theft, living wage, and pay equity ordinances. Learn More
Register for Career Services with OhioMeansJobs Cuyahoga County
Please use the link below to register online for career services through Greater Cleveland Works’ provider, United Labor Agency.
Registration for OMJCC Career Services – United Labor Agency
For Job Seekers
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