Global Rising 2026-27 Application
Due May 31, 2026
Global Rising Application
Global Cleveland is offering a 9-month program for international newcomers. This program will provide you the opportunity to network with other international newcomers and to meet with, as a group, various leaders in our community once a month. The goal of the Global Rising Program is to prepare our region's foreign-born residents with the skills, knowledge, and tools required to grow and thrive in our community. Global Cleveland is committed to inclusive economic growth through immigrant integration. Please fill out the application if you wish to be considered for this year's 2026-2027 class. The application deadline is May 31, 2026.
Please note in order to be eligible for this program you must fit the following criteria:
• Foreign-born • Residing in Northeast Ohio for at least 6 months • Graduate students or working professionals or jobseekers • Must commit 3-5 hours a month
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
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example@example.com
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Birth Country
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Age
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Languages Spoken (Specify)
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English Level
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Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Native Speaker
Highest Level of Education Completed
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None
Elementary School
High School
Some College
Bachelor's Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate/PHD
Date Moved to Northeast Ohio
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Where did you move from? And why did you decide to move to Northeast Ohio? Please write at least 3-5 sentences.
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Are you authorized to work in the U.S.?
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Yes
No
Employment Status
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Employed Part Time
Employed Full Time
Self-Employed
Unemployed
Employment Salary
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Less than $20,000 per year
$20,000 - $30,000 per year
$31,000 - $40,000 per year
$41,000 - $50,000 per year
$51,000 per year or more
Not applicable
Employer name (answer N/A if none)
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Current university/college name (answer N/A if none)
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What are your goals for the next 2-5 years?
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What would you like to achieve through this program?
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Find a job
Increase knowledge and skills
Networking opportunities
Career advice
Professional development
Learn more about Cleveland
Develop leadership skills
Other
What are your professional interests (select any 5)?
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Business/Finance
Entrepreneurship
Medical/Health
Marketing, Media, Advertisement, and Sales
Politics
Law
Community and Economic Development
Government
Other
What are the topics you'd like to learn (select any 4)?
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Public Speaking
Networking
Resume/Cover Letter/Mock Interviews
Cultural Competency
Interactive team building
Communication Skills
Financial Information (Retirement plans, Tax, Investment)
Immigration information
Other
Please describe your ideal mentor.
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What are some topics you'd like to discuss with a mentor?
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What are your goals for this program? How would you like your mentor to guide you?
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Do you have any questions about the program?
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How did you hear about this program?
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Global Cleveland's website
Global Cleveland email/newsletter
Social media
Flyer
Friend, relative, or colleague
Teacher/professor
Educational institution
Global Rising Alumnus
Other
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