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Gen Z in the Cincinnati Region

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The Workforce Innovation Center and our partners at the Center for Research and Data are pleased to announce the release of a new white paper focused on Gen-Z in our regional workforce, presented by Cincinnati State Technical and Career College. This is the second of two white papers that will explore the values, preferences, and challenges faced by Gen-Z, those born between 1997 and 2012 or approximately ages 12-27. As they enter the workforce, their expectations for flexibility, diversity, and clear growth opportunities are reshaping traditional workplace norms.

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Excellence Sponsor:
Gateway Community & Technical College
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Great Oaks Career Campuses
The Workforce Innovation Center has released the second “Gen Z in the Workforce in the Cincinnati Region” white paper presented by Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. This report focuses on Gen Z in our region who are Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs), meaning those that have chosen educational and career pathways other than a bachelor’s degree. Interested in a copy? Please fill out this form.
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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.