House Three Thirty offers training for many vocations

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• LeBron James Family Foundation's 'House Three Thirty' officially opens in Akron
• There was a problem submitting your request. Please call LJFF Headquarters at ( 771-2323.
• LeBron James Family Foundation ready to open House Three Thirty in Akron
• House Three Thirty in Akron celebrates one year of serving community on 330 Day
• LeBron James' new House Three Thirty aims to boost Akron's families and economy
• LeBron James Museum in Akron to open for tours Nov. 25 inside House Three Thirty

The community space is located in the former Tangier event center on West Market Street in downtown Akron. The 60,000 square-foot building has been renovated and reimagined as a community space that provides I Promise Program families with job training and mentorship, while offering dining, retail, arts and entertainment for community members. Services will include family financial health programming and job training opportunities through the venue’s retail, dining and event spaces.

LeBron James Family Foundation's 'House Three Thirty' officially opens in Akron

LeBron James Museum opens in Akron at House Three Thirty - WKYC.com

LeBron James Museum opens in Akron at House Three Thirty.

Posted: Sat, 25 Nov 2023 08:00:00 GMT [source]

"We're trying to build something to where whatever you need, you're able to get in this area, and by being centrally located we want all of Akron to be able to come and join in." "You just have to take the time to care and learn and reach people where they are. That's what this training model is all about." The old Tangier entertainment complex is now the LeBron James Family Foundation House Three Thirty, a multi-purpose space for all to enjoy. Ransome said there are more plans underway to continue helping to support the community.

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Some of the first visitors included LeBron James' mother, Gloria, as well as former St. Vincent-St. Mary basketball teammate and LeBron James Family Foundation employee Willie McGee. “You see everybody, all kinds of nationalities, Black, white, we’re all getting along, and I think it’s great,” he said. That sense of unity was echoed by Kenneth McKenzie, who attended Saturday’s activities with his family. “This is our way of pouring back into the community and thanking everyone for believing in us and trusting us to build this fine establishment right in the heart of Akron,” said Monique Ransome, director of community relations at House Three Thirty. Officials say House Three Thirty will act as a community centerpiece that will encourage current and future generations of residents to achieve their goals and spur further growth and development.

LeBron James Family Foundation ready to open House Three Thirty in Akron

"It should bring some pride. A kid from the projects bringing something like this to a city is huge, you know, it's really huge for the city, and I just hope people take advantage of that." DeLondia Feaster of Akron had her 45th birthday party in Tangier and was pleased to see that the foundation kept much of the historic building's integrity. One detail she admired were the picture frames in the main hallway, which were once adorned with photos and posters of entertainers who performed at the previous Akron restaurant and cabaret. The transformed space was created for I Promise families, the Akron community, and visitors from all over the world. "You'll see leather and natural stone. Over time, this building will only just gain more beauty and I think that's very poetic with what we're doing here with job training," says Katherine Reedy, lead designer of House Three Thirty. “We’re going to start doing some career workshops within the community to help people set themselves up for success, whether that’s resume writing, interview, etiquette," she said.

House Three Thirty in Akron celebrates one year of serving community on 330 Day

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LeBron James' new House Three Thirty aims to boost Akron's families and economy

LeBron James Museum to open at his Foundation’s House Three Thirty in Akron on November 25 - cleveland.com

LeBron James Museum to open at his Foundation’s House Three Thirty in Akron on November 25.

Posted: Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:00:00 GMT [source]

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LeBron James Museum in Akron to open for tours Nov. 25 inside House Three Thirty

House Three Thirty will open in stages to enable trainees to adapt comfortably while they continue to train, the foundation said. A barber shop and beauty parlor with braiding station are also on hand, enabling trainees to sign up for appointments. To enable trainees to look their best is part of the support House Three Thirty is designed to provide. According to the LeBron James Family Foundation, "I Promise students, teachers, parents, and family members that have been preparing for employment at House Three Thirty through LJFF’s Training Camp by Graduate Hotels & Saira Hospitality." Dining, retail, entertainment, arts, and mentorship are all a part of the experience. It's a one-stop shop for anything and everything that better supports the Akron community.

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The Cabaret performance area, where Akronites saw many national acts, will retain much of its character from its Tangier days, as a tribute to the George family, who owned Tangier for decades, Campbell said. Anyone who ever went to Tangier for a banquet likely walked down the hallway lined with autographed photos of movie stars, TV personalities and musicians. Now, that hallway is lined with empty frames, to enable people who come to House Three Thirty to create new memories, Campbell said. In another area, a bookshelf becomes a hidden doorway into a secret coffee room, which will double as a conference space. Teachers will be encouraged to bring in their favorite coffee recipes to try out, she said.

“House Three Thirty is for the entire community, so it’s important to us that we open our doors and share what we’re building as the renovation is in progress,” said Michele Campbell, executive director of the LeBron James Family Foundation. “We are so excited about the opportunities, jobs, and experiences House Three Thirty is going to provide for our I Promise families and everyone who visits. House Three Thirty, immediately to the right, is a spacious area where JP Morgan Chase will provide financial planning assistance for I Promise families and community members. At 17 years, Chase is the foundation’s longest partner, Campbell said, so it’s appropriate that the financial institution be the first brand visitors see.

The LeBron James' Home Court museum is tucked in the lower level of House Three Thirty, located in the former Tangier entertainment complex. "There's a lot of pride in our city. There's a lot of pride in our program. The museum will feature mementos from his career and life growing up in Akron.

Davenport said the workers also receive additional benefits on top of the seven weeks of job training, including free haircuts and hair styling done out of a small salon in the employees' breakroom. The “HealthQuarters” will offer primary care, labs and a variety of other health services, Campbell said, while the I Promise housing complex will provide 50 units of affordable housing to I Promise families. AKRON, Ohio – People, especially LeBron James fans, interested in checking out House Three Thirty won’t have to wait much longer – the community space will open to the public on Thursday, March 30 (also known as 330 Day in Akron) at 6 a.m. This all complements the JPMorgan Chase Community Space where bankers will offer financial advice and products to promote financial health for Akron families. The LeBron James' Home Court museum is located in the lower floor of the House Three Thirty entertainment and job training complex that is open to the public at 532 W. The JP Morgan Chase Community Space where bankers can answer financial questions and offer plans that promote financial health also will debut on the opening day.