VERGE Works · Cleveland, Ohio
We don't find jobs.
We build careers.
We inspire, empower, and connect people to a path that fits their life. Wherever you are starting from, there is a place for you here.
Inspire
Empower
Connect
Our Approach
Here is exactly what happens next
No guessing. From the moment you connect with us, you will know who is reaching out, when, and what comes after.
Connect
Reach out or get referred. One short conversation gets things moving.
We contact you
A real person follows up within two business days from a local number, between 9am and 5pm.
Intake meeting
We sit down together, learn your goals, and map a plan that fits your life.
Your program begins
Training, coaching, and support start — with someone in your corner the whole way.
15 Years of Building Careers
See how VERGE is unlocking potential
Success Stories
Real people. Real turning points.
They came in unsure. They left with a career and a community behind them.
Our Impact
Momentum you can measure
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People placed into employment
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Years serving Cuyahoga County
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Employer partners
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Weeks of paid work in Aspire
Programs
Find the path that fits you
Every program leads with what you gain — the benefits come first, the details come second.
Seasonal
Referral
Guidance
Skills
Aspire · Now Accepting Applications
Paid summer work that starts a career
Six weeks of paid employment at $17.50/hour, about 20 hours a week — plus coaching and support to help you take the next step.
- $17.50/hour · ~20 hrs/week · up to $2,100
- Explore a real career path with a local employer
- Optional transportation help and career guidance
Upcoming Events
Meet us at a job fair or recruiting event
Come talk to our team, meet employers, and get connected to paid summer work.
Thu, May 20 · 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Aspire Info Session & Sign-Up
Cleveland Public Library — Main Branch
Mon, Jun 28 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Neighborhood Recruiting Pop-Up
Cudell Recreation Center
For Employers
Partner with Us
Host a paid Aspire participant or hire job-ready talent year-round. Become a VERGE employer and help build Cleveland's workforce.
Ready when you are
Wherever you are starting from, we will help you take the next step — no pressure, no judgment.
Apply for Aspire