(CINCINNATI, Ohio)—Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel traveled to Cincinnati today for the first stop of his statewide WorkOhio Kickoff Tour.
WorkOhio is a new initiative to connect Ohioans with in-demand jobs in their area through personalized support from teams of regional job experts. The program was announced by Lt. Governor Tressel last week.
“There are great opportunities opening up in every corner of Ohio, and Southwest Ohio is no exception,” Lt. Governor Tressel said. “With WorkOhio, we are making it easier for people to start a job search and find great opportunities close to home by connecting them with local experts who know the employers, the industries, and the resources that can help them reach their full potential.”
Through the website WorkOhio.gov, Ohio job seekers can request one-on-one support from a local job expert in their region or explore training programs, job resources, and career tools tailored to their background and goals. Read more about the program here.
Today’s event was hosted by the Cincinnati Regional Chamber’s Workforce Innovation Center – one of seven Regional Job Hubs across the state leading the WorkOhio effort.
“We’re proud that the Workforce Innovation Center was selected as the WorkOhio Job Hub for Southwest Ohio,” said Brendon Cull, President & CEO of the Cincinnati Regional Chamber. “We applaud Lt. Governor Jim Tressel for launching this innovative program to enhance the existing collaborative work taking place in our regions.”
WorkOhio’s Job Hubs will partner with a network of “Community Connectors” – trusted local organizations that are already working in Ohio’s workforce ecosystem and know the area’s top industries, employers, and workforce needs. Through WorkOhio, these organizations will work as a team to help Ohioans find job opportunities, training, and support services that match their personal goals.
The initial list of Community Connectors in the Southwest Ohio region includes:
- Care Center
- Easterseals Redwood
- OhioMeansJobs Butler County
- OhioMeansJobs Hamilton County
- OhioMeansJobs Warren County
- United Way of Greater Cincinnati
- Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio
Additional organizations in the region – including workforce organizations, educational institutions, community service providers, and more – are welcome to join the WorkOhio effort as Community Connectors. Many have already indicated their commitment to doing so.
The WorkOhio Kickoff Tour will continue with additional stops in each of the program’s regions in the coming weeks.
Ohioans can learn more or get started by visiting WorkOhio.gov.
The WorkOhio Southwest Region includes: Brown County, Butler County, Clermont County, Hamilton County, and Warren County.
