Cincinnati Chamber eyes Gen Z for growth in non-bachelor’s degree jobs | Cincinnati Business Courier
Roughly 70% of the existing jobs in Greater Cincinnati do not require a four-year degree or more, positioning the region well for Gen Z workers without such credentials, according to a new report released by the Cincinnati Regional Chamber.
Report highlights Gen Z in the workforce, alternative education and career paths | Spectrum News
The second part of the Gen Z in the Workforce in the Cincinnati Region report has been released by the Cincinnati Regional Chamber Workforce Innovation Center, looking at Gen Z STARs, which stands for Skilled Through Alternative Routes, according to a press release.
Released Today! Gen Z in the Workforce in the Cincinnati Region Part 2: STARs Track
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Cincinnati Regional Chamber’s Workforce Innovation Center Releases the Second Gen Z in the Workforce in the Cincinnati Region Report
The Cincinnati Regional Chamber’s Workforce Innovation Center has today released its second Gen Z in the Workforce in the Cincinnati Region white paper. Presented by Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, with support from Gateway Community and Technical College as Excellence Sponsor and Great Oaks Career Campuses as Training Partner Sponsor, the report spotlights Gen Z individuals who are Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs), meaning those choosing education and career pathways outside the four-year college degree.
Employer Tours: CVG
In July, the CVG Airport Authority hosted an Employer Tour at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). During this visit, we went on a comprehensive tour of areas at the airport dedicated to Airfield Maintenance, Public Safety, and the Operations Center, discussing career opportunities in those areas.
Employer Tours: Pioneer Cladding & Glazing
On July 17, 2025 we had the pleasure of visiting Pioneer Cladding & Glazing for an Employer Tour. This visit focused on manufacturing opportunities at Pioneer’s shop facility in Mason, OH.
Skills-First Hiring: Expand Your Talent Pipeline and Strengthen Your Team
Funder Spotlight: United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Employer Tours | Leadership Sprints | Workforce Innovation Center – At a Glance
Employer Tours: altafiber
On June 23, 2025, we had the pleasure of visiting altafiber for an Employer Tour at their corporate headquarters in downtown Cincinnati. This visit focused on careers in Consumer Sales and Information Security; however, altafiber also provided a thorough overview the company’s culture and benefits for all prospective employees.
Three Ways Employers Can Connect with Gen Z Employees
As Gen-Z employees continue to enter the workforce and exert their influence, their unique perspectives and values will shape the future of workplaces, industries, and society at large.
Regional Inclusive Growth Network – What We Learned
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Employer Tours: GMi Companies
Thanks to our partnership with Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership (AMIP), in May, the Workforce Innovation Center hosted an Employer Tour at GMi Companies, a leading visual communication products manufacturer based in Lebanon, OH.
Beyond Wages: A New Way to Understand Workforce Realities
In Hamilton County, a single parent with an infant would need to earn nearly $30 per hour just to meet their basic needs without public assistance. The new Self-Sufficiency Simulator from the Women’s Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation offers a powerful, interactive way to better understand and improve the economic stability of our region’s workforce.
