1. Mutala, Thelma – International Business Graduate Student IWU 2016
GLOBAL CLEVELAND
Mutala, Thelma – International Business Graduate Student IWU 2016
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2. Global Cleveland
Global Cleveland Scene – Downtown Cleveland – Beautiful and Inviting
Mutala, Thelma MBA Graduate Student - IWU
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3. MISSION
Global Cleveland attracts, welcomes and connects international newcomers to economic and social opportunities in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County.
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4. WELCOME TO CLEVELAND © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall
Global Cleveland updated their cover photo. - Global Cleveland | Facebook. (n.d.). Retrieved from GlobalCleveland/photos/a / /?type=1&theater
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5. GLOBAL CLEVELAND NEWCOMERS STORIES
where are you from?
Republic of Guinea (Conakry) West Africa.
What was it like for you growing up?
Normal
What brought you to Cleveland?
A Friend.
What challenge did you face transitioning as an immigrant here?
Adapting to the weather and the culture.
What is your occupation?
Machinist.
How have other Clevelanders made you feel welcomed?
My surroundings have been supportive.
What traditions or customs do you continue to practice?
I continue to practice my Christian traditions.
What do you love about Cleveland?
Cleveland is a family friendly city.
Siba Beavogui » Global Cleveland. (n.d.). Retrieved from
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6. (International Newcomers » Global Cleveland. (n.d)
RESOURCES
Newcomers support services
US CITIZENSHIP & NATURALIZATION
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
COMMUNITY NEWS AND INFORMATION
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lobal Cleveland volunteers are here to help newcomers from around the world find success in Greater Cleveland. Newcomers can access a variety of services to get settled in Cleveland’s neighborhoods, schools, and jobs. Our volunteers are excited about getting to know you and discovering how they can help you with your transition.
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7. RESOURCES © 2010 Pearson Prentice Hall
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8. IMMIGRATION REFORM
Immigration reform, improve efficiency and ensure immigrants, their families, and employers receive better information and customer service.
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9. FIVE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT IMMIGRANTS IN OHIO
Percentage of immigrants in Ohio is below the national average
Immigrants are more likely to be entrepreneurs
Immigrants help expand tax base4. Immigrants are more apt to be in the workforce
Immigrants in Ohio are better educated than general population 
The share of foreign-born immigrants in Ohio is 4 percent. That comes to 480,868 residents. Nationally, the figure is 13 percent
The share of immigrants in Ohio who are entrepreneurs is 7 percent, even though they are only 4 percent of the population.
: Immigrants in Ohio earned $15.6 billion in They paid $1.3 billion in state and local taxes and $3.1 billion in federal taxes. These wage earners contributed $421.1 million to Medicare and $1.5 billion to Social Security.
: The report released by Global Cleveland found that 57.4 percent of immigrants in Ohio were employed in Only 46.5 percent of the native-born population was employed. Part of the reason is that more immigrants are between 25- to 64-years-old, which puts them within the prime working-age population.
Ohio's immigrants were 23.5 percent more likely to be actively employed than the state's native-born residents-
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10. GLOBAL CLEVELAND Know Your Rights
If you are stopped by immigration or the police:
Hand this card to the officer, and remain silent. The card explains that you are exercising your right to refuse to answer any questions until you have talked with a lawyer.
To: Immigration or Other Officer Right now I am choosing to exercise my legal rights.
I will remain silent, and I refuse to answer your questions.
If I am detained, I have the right to contact an attorney immediately.
I refuse to sign anything without advice from an attorney.
Thank you
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11. CHRIST CENTERED G (Cleveland stands in the center to create the environment pleasing to God)
For this reason Ohio is making every effort to add to our faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self- control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.
By the grace of God, you have divine power and have everything you need to live a godly life, and through them you may participate in the divine nature, escaping the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. (2 Peter 3-8 NIV).
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12. CONCLUSION
Global Cleveland service project allows you the opportunity to experience God's through various cultures.
Draw upon individual tolerance and self-control that is coupled with personal relationships" to ensure favorable results.
It serves as the microcosms to the preparation and knowledge you need to thrive using the management techniques to deal with the cross-cultural collaboration challenges. 
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