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Workforce Partner Tour: Workforce Development Center at Cincinnati State

On January 23, 2026, our Employer Tour Program visited the Workforce Development Center (WDC) at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. Attendees received an engaging, wide-ranging tour of the Evendale facility led by Cheryl Brackman, Emily Helmers, and Amy Waldbillig. The visit highlighted how the center connects training directly to employer needs and career pathways in the region.
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On January 23, 2026, our Employer Tour Program visited the Workforce Development Center (WDC) at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. Attendees received an engaging, wide-ranging tour of the Evendale facility led by Cheryl Brackman, Emily Helmers, and Amy Waldbillig. The visit highlighted how the center connects training directly to employer needs and career pathways in the region.

WDC Course Offerings

The WDC combines modern classrooms and labs, up-to-date workplace tools, real-world simulations, and hands-on instruction from industry professionals. They train more than 2,000 students annually in in-demand areas, including:

  • Health Technology
  • Industrial Maintenance
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • HazMat Rescue & Safety

These programs are designed for quick, employer-relevant upskilling and can be customized to meet organizational training needs. A full list of current courses is available on the Cincinnati State website.

Grants & Scholarships

The WDC offers several grants and scholarship opportunities targeted to specific courses and cohorts. These funds help reduce barriers to training for future and current students. For eligibility details and application instructions, please contact the Workforce Development Center team directly.


Much like our Employer Tours, this first-of-its-kind Partner Tour gave our workforce and employer partners a direct line into how training translates to job-ready skills. Thank you again to Cheryl Brackman, Emily Helmers, Amy Waldbillig, and the entire Cincinnati State team for hosting a thoughtful, informative tour.

If you’re interested in discovering more about local employers and workforce partners through our Employer Tours program, click here to register for upcoming events.

Interested in hosting an Employer Tour or Partner Tour at your organization? Fill out an Employer Tour: Host Interest Form to begin planning your tour today,

This program is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number 21.027 awarded to Hamilton County, Ohio by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

By: Daniel Love

Manager, Workforce Innovation Center at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber

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JOSEPH LIGON
WorkOhio Southwest Hub Coordinator
Workforce Innovation Center
Cincinnati Regional Chamber
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Joseph is our WorkOhio Southwest Regional Hub Coordinator. He oversees the intake, triage, and management of state-level job seeker referrals. Joseph coordinates closely with key partner organizations, including the Urban League and OhioMeansJobs, to ensure the seamless delivery of career coaching, training, and job placement services. Additionally, he assists with state-approved outreach and marketing efforts while actively supporting a regional network of employers and service providers throughout Greater Cincinnati and beyond.

Joseph graduated from Tuskegee University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, concentrating in Sales and Marketing.  He brings a strong blend of operations, marketing, and client service experience to the team, backed by a proven track record in project management, collaborative problem-solving, consumer research, and brand strategy.

Prior to this current role, he served as an Account Coordinator at PEP, LLC, where he managed purchase order workflows, coordinated brand approvals, and partnered with account executives and suppliers to keep projects on schedule. His background also includes valuable experience at Best Buy and as an Ad Campaign Manager Intern at TripleLift, where he collaborated with high-profile clients such as Avis, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Hershey.

A Cincinnati native, born and raised in College Hill. He is an avid movie fan who enjoys collecting figurines and die-cast cars, trying new restaurants, traveling, reading, and playing video games. He is a die-hard Bengals fan and enjoy spending quality time with his family.