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.
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.
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
Employer Tours: Hollaender Manufacturing

In October, we launched our Employer Tours program with a visit to Hollaender Manufacturing Co.’s facility in Woodlawn. Thanks to our partnership with the Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership (AMIP), we had the privilege of touring the facility as part of their Manufacturing Month programming
Employer Tours: Monti, Inc.

In October, as part of our Manufacturing Month Employer Tours, we had the pleasure of visiting Monti Inc.’s facility in partnership with the Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership (AMIP). Monti Inc., one of the Workforce Innovation Center’s first clients,
Employer Tours – Metalworking Group

The Workforce Innovation Center partnered with Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership (AMIP) to connect our workforce providers with several employer tours during Manufacturing Month in October 2024.
Employer Tour: UC Health-Pharmacy Tech Opportunities

In November, members of our workforce partner network participated in an employer tour and discussion about the pharmacy technician roles and growth opportunities at UC Health. The UC Health Pharmacy team hosted us at UC Health’s Daniel Drake Center for Post Acute Care.
How to Leverage Data to Drive Effective Talent Attraction and Retention Strategies

When organizations invest in an intentional data strategy focused on relevant employee data collection and analysis cadence they are positioned to make strategic pivots that fuel hiring, increase retention, and foster equity.
WE Lead: A Winning History of Leadership Development for Women

WE Lead is a leadership development program for women that focuses on the whole person and achieving both personal and professional goals.
Leadership Center: a Hub of Leadership Activity

Serving as a hub of leadership activity, the Leadership Center offers a continuum of opportunities to meet people where they are in their career and to provide ongoing, ever-developing spaces for growth.