Vision & Values

GCCC focuses on advancing education to career pathways across Northeast Ohio.

Our Vision

A comprehensive, coordinated, and community-wide approach to career exploration and readiness that empowers young Greater Clevelanders, sets them up for success, and advances regional economic prosperity.

Collectively, we will…

ADVANCE

access to resources for all in both program outcomes and process

SUPPORT

integration of embedded career exploration and planning curriculum into school districts

GROW

job preparation and placement outcomes across the region

Collectively, we will…

  • develop and connect diverse talent across the region

  • engage with all students

  • align public, private, education, and non-profit organization resources

  • measure outcomes for continuous improvement

  • advance policy and mobilize resources for continued systems integration

Our Core Values

  • Accountability

    All contributors own their role, responsibilities, performance, and results

  • Collaboration

    All contributors have a shared vision for change and a collective approach to the work

  • Continuous Improvement

    All contributors are committed to a data-driven approach that supports and enables learning, innovation, iteration, and reflection over time

  • Transparency

    All contributors are committed to open, honest, direct, and consistent communication