Cincinnati Regional Chamber, Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, and Partners Aim to Advance a More Inclusive Economy for Women of Color in Hamilton County
JPMorgan Chase has awarded the Workforce Innovation Center at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber with $500,000 to launch the Women of Color in Tech initiative to advance a more inclusive economy in Hamilton County, help women develop important skills, and support employers in solving their employee needs.
The Workforce Innovation Center Announces Alliance with Council for Inclusive Capitalism
The Workforce Innovation Center at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber announced today that it has joined the Council for Inclusive Capitalism as an Ally.
Cincinnati Region Highlighted by the Brookings Institution
Earlier this month, the Cincinnati region was highlighted by the Brookings Institution as a region that is prioritizing inclusive economic growth.
Cohear Report on Work with the Center
Over the past two years, the Workforce Innovation Center has been pleased to partner with Cohear, a community engagement and strategy company, to bring us insights from working individuals throughout our region through a series of focus groups. We are now pleased to share the results with you! Geared directly to employers, explore the insights shared by workers on key themes around economic inclusion and advancement, racial disparities in the workplace and entry-level employees. Read the report – Turning Commitments into Change: Workforce Inclusion and Advancement.
The 2022 State of the Cincinnati Region Engaging Employees Directly: Partnership with Cohear
Cohear is a community engagement and strategy company that connects leaders to the everyday experts – the people who live the issues – in the communities they serve. In partnership with WIC, Cohear has organized and facilitated five community conversations with employees in a range of industries, as well as people struggling to find employment – both before and since the start of the pandemic. These meetings have focused on a range of topics, including childcare, unemployment, upward mobility for entry level positions, and various new challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
