Blog posts by VANTAGE.
This week, the nation celebrates professionals who keep households and facilities running clean and efficient. Held every year during the second full week of September (12th-18th in 2021), International Housekeepers and Environmental Services Week is a week dedicated to recognizing the efforts of hard-working custodial
Digital inclusion helps ensure that all individuals in a community have access to and understand how to use digital tools. One population that digital inclusion focuses on is older adults. With community partners, Vantage is working towards making Ohio’s workforce a more digitally inclusive space
The pandemic has changed many aspects of the workforce, including how companies find and hire candidates. Now more than ever, businesses are relying on digital tools to hire employees, manage day-to-day activities, and communicate. To keep up with the evolving job market, job seekers need
Caring for aging parents while caring for growing children is a lot for anyone to bear. The trials and tribulations of caring for both age groups, while also caring for yourself, can make it feel like you are quite literally stuck between a rock and
There’s nothing quite like getting outside, breathing in the fresh air, enjoying bird songs, soaking in the green all around, and moving your body gently around a walking path. In fact, a walk in the park benefits more than just the body; studies show, “The
This month, we celebrated our nation’s independence. July 4th is a day to wave the Stars and Stripes, pledge your allegiance, and honor the sacrifice of those who fought and died to make this nation great. While the fireworks and Fourth of July cookouts might
Sitting down with Canton, Ohio’s own Brook Harless, it is easy to see why she was chosen as Ohio’s Mother of the Year in 2019. Meeting to speak about her own road to veteranship and the importance of recognizing and acknowledging female veterans on all
In a recent testimony, the Economic Policy Institute reported that older workers were devastated by the pandemic downturn and continue to face adverse employment outcomes. The testimony, which was prepared for a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing, aims to support older workers during the
There is no manual that can prepare you to care for a loved one. You have to learn as you go. You might make mistakes along the way, but you know that you are doing one of the toughest, important jobs there is. If you
Partnerships can do amazing things for a community. When organizations, businesses, and individuals come together to solve problems, communities truly have the opportunity to thrive. This Older Americans Month centers on “Strength in Communities” – a goal we strive towards at VANTAGE. One partner we
