Employer Tours: Jostin Construction & Brewster Pumping
On October 10, 2025, the Workforce Innovation Center and our workforce partners had the pleasure of participating in an Employer Tour hosted by Jostin Construction and Brewster Pumping. Attendees were treated to a fantastic experience that included an interactive tour of the companies’ shared shop operation in Bond Hill, a catered lunch and boardroom presentation at Jostin HQ in Walnut Hills, and a construction tour of the new Cincinnati Convention Center in downtown Cincinnati.
The Power of Work, The Promise of Hope: The Beacon of Hope Business Alliance
Every neighborhood has potential waiting to be unlocked. Every person has strengths that can fuel growth, dignity, and belonging. At the Beacon of Hope Business Alliance, we believe that work is one of the greatest tools we have to restore opportunity and transform lives.
Building a Strong Regional Workforce: Four Workforce Investment Boards Driving Talent and Economic Growth
The Greater Cincinnati region’s economy crosses state and county lines, and so do its workforce challenges and opportunities. Four workforce investment boards (WIBs), serving Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati–Hamilton County, Southeast Indiana, and Butler–Clermont–Warren Counties, serve as workforce leaders in each of their jurisdictions and provide leadership, coordination, and resources to meet the needs of employers and jobseekers. Together, these WIBs form an interconnected system that ensures workers can access training and careers while employers connect with the talent they need.
The Ohio TechCred program is investing in the future of the Ohio workforce
In one of the greatest investments into skill development and organizational workforce in the history of our country, Ohio is leading by example with the TechCred program. Ohio leadership has recognized the importance of a technology skilled workforce, and they’ve supported their vision by making a significant financial investment. Since the program’s inception in 2019, the state has invested more than $151,000,000 into reimbursed tech training to Ohio organizations.
Women of Color in Tech – A Retrospective by Alena O’Donnell, Regional Project Director
At this moment in history, current news and events are riddled with tragedy and sadness so I want to break through all the “noise” and deliver stories of hope. “Antianna Beal was having difficulty finding a path that worked for her and was working at a Foot Locker when someone encouraged her to participate in the Workforce Innovation Center’s Women of Color in Tech program that was funded by JPMorganChase.
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.
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.
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.
Why Mental Health Must Be a Workplace Priority
Mental health is a critical issue that affects individuals, businesses, and communities. Our country is facing a mental health crisis and its impact on the workforce is undeniable. When mental health isn’t addressed, productivity, engagement, and overall well-being suffer.
