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

New Team Members | NKY Works Spotlight | Employer Tours | Cincinnati Rhythm | 2026 We are Making Black History Nominations | Workforce Innovation Center – At a Glance
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.
Difficult and Important Conversations

Shepherd Color Spotlight | Hamilton County Office of Addiction Response | Employer Tours | CINC Registration | Workforce Innovation Center – At a Glance
Are You Prepared for Your Summer Interns?

As we approach the summer season, HR professionals, career service providers, and students are all busy gearing up for internships. If your organization has yet to finalize intern candidates or develop an internship curriculum, there is still time to implement effective strategies for a successful internship program. Here are some best practices for businesses and organizations to enhance their internship preparations.
Brookings Metro Monitor – Our Region’s “Report Card”

Create a Successful Intern Experience | Gen-Z Survey | Women’s Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation Spotlight | Employer Tours | Women of Color in Tech Update | Workforce Innovation Center – At a Glance
Four Reasons Gen Z is Making Greater Cincinnati Home

Cincinnati is quickly becoming a prime location for Gen Z individuals seeking a balance of opportunity, affordability, and community. With its vibrant cultural scene, strong sense of belonging, expanding economic landscape, and ample work opportunities, the Queen City is an ideal place for young professionals looking to build their futures.
Employer Tours: Darana Hybrid

In February, we hosted our first employer tour of 2025 at Darana Hybrid, an electrical and mechanical contracting company in Hamilton, Ohio. This tour was brought about through our continued collaboration with Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership (AMIP) of which Darana Hybrid is a member