Why Hiring Feels Harder Than Ever for Everyone Involved
Despite what the headlines tell us, there is a growing sense of frustration in today’s job market. Job seekers are frustrated because they can’t seem to land interviews, even after submitting hundreds of applications. Employers are frustrated because they can’t find qualified candidates, despite receiving hundreds of applications.
Employer Tours: UPS
Earlier this month, our team and members of our workforce partner network were welcomed to tour the UPS hub in Walton, Kentucky as a part of our Employer Tours program. The tour gave our partners an opportunity to witness the scale and complexity of UPS operations firsthand while learning about the wide range of career pathways available across transportation, logistics, engineering, information technology, and skilled trades.
Workforce in the Spotlight
WorkOhio | Workforce Partner Spotlight – Metro | University Business Summit | Employer Tours | From the Blog | News of Interest
From Fair Chance to Real Opportunity: How CQEs and CQHs Help Ohio Businesses Access Talent
As a remedy to employment barriers due to prior criminal records, some Ohioans can apply to their sentencing court to request their records to be expunged or sealed, destroying or hiding the record from the general public, but these forms of relief are limited to less serious offenses—even though all Ohioans with criminal records need employment and housing relief. Acknowledging this need, the Ohio legislature created additional forms of relief, the Certificate of Qualification for Employment in 2012 and the Certificate of Qualification for Housing in 2024, to bolster the economy and reduce recidivism.
Cincinnati Regional Chamber’s Workforce Innovation Center shifts strategy after eight years | Cincinnati Business Courier
Nearly eight years after it started, the Cincinnati Regional Chamber’s Workforce Innovation Center is changing.
The center’s broad goal remains the same – help employers deal with talent challenges, connect and convene the region’s workforce ecosystem and shepherd a regional strategy. But its one-on-one consulting services with employers to address individual needs are shifting based on companies’ needs.
Cincinnati Regional Chamber’s Workforce Innovation Center shifts strategy after eight years | Cincinnati Business Courier
Nearly eight years after it started, the Cincinnati Regional Chamber’s Workforce Innovation Center is changing.
The center’s broad goal remains the same – help employers deal with talent challenges, connect and convene the region’s workforce ecosystem and shepherd a regional strategy. But its one-on-one consulting services with employers to address individual needs are shifting based on companies’ needs.
Lt. Governor Jim Tressel Visits Cincinnati for WorkOhio Job Connector Tour
Last week, we had the privilege of welcoming Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel to Cincinnati as part of the statewide WorkOhio Job Connector Tour. Across the seven regional WorkOhio hubs, the Job Connector Tour is designed to showcase the training providers and available career opportunities that jobseekers can connect to through WorkOhio.
Table of Experts: Gen Z, the talent gap, changing demographics — a snapshot of today’s workplace dynamics | Cincinnati Business Courier
To take a reading on today’s workforce dynamics, the Cincinnati Business Courier convened a roundtable of experts on workforce development held May 11 at the Courier’s downtown Cincinnati office.
Table of Experts: Gen Z, the talent gap, changing demographics — a snapshot of today’s workplace dynamics | Cincinnati Business Courier
To take a reading on today’s workforce dynamics, the Cincinnati Business Courier convened a roundtable of experts on workforce development held May 11 at the Courier’s downtown Cincinnati office.
Lt. Governor Tressel Visits Construction Site at University of Cincinnati as WorkOhio Job Connector Tour Continues
(CINCINNATI, Ohio)—Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel visited the University of Cincinnati (UC) today to observe ongoing demolition work at the Crosley Tower construction site.
The visit marked the fifth stop on his WorkOhio Job Connector Tour. The tour highlights training providers and employers WorkOhio can lead job seekers to as they look to take the next step in their careers.
Lt. Governor Tressel Visits Construction Site at University of Cincinnati as WorkOhio Job Connector Tour Continues
(CINCINNATI, Ohio)—Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel visited the University of Cincinnati (UC) today to observe ongoing demolition work at the Crosley Tower construction site.
The visit marked the fifth stop on his WorkOhio Job Connector Tour. The tour highlights training providers and employers WorkOhio can lead job seekers to as they look to take the next step in their careers.
Graduating Talent: From Classroom to Career
New Team Member – Joseph Ligon | Workforce Partner Spotlight – Recovery Friendly Hamilton County | WorkOhio – Join Our Employer Partner Network | Featured Event – Talent Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati Summer Convening | From the Chamber – Influence and Authority: A Leadership Roundtable Session | From the Blog | News of Interest
