Women of Color in Tech – A Retrospective by Alena O’Donnell, Regional Project Director
At this moment in history, current news and events are riddled with tragedy and sadness so I want to break through all the “noise” and deliver stories of hope. “Antianna Beal was having difficulty finding a path that worked for her and was working at a Foot Locker when someone encouraged her to participate in the Workforce Innovation Center’s Women of Color in Tech program that was funded by JPMorganChase.
Cincinnati Chamber eyes Gen Z for growth in non-bachelor’s degree jobs | Cincinnati Business Courier
Roughly 70% of the existing jobs in Greater Cincinnati do not require a four-year degree or more, positioning the region well for Gen Z workers without such credentials, according to a new report released by the Cincinnati Regional Chamber.
Report highlights Gen Z in the workforce, alternative education and career paths | Spectrum News
The second part of the Gen Z in the Workforce in the Cincinnati Region report has been released by the Cincinnati Regional Chamber Workforce Innovation Center, looking at Gen Z STARs, which stands for Skilled Through Alternative Routes, according to a press release.
Released Today! Gen Z in the Workforce in the Cincinnati Region Part 2: STARs Track
Client Spotlight – Messer Construction | Partner Spotlight – Learning Grove | Employer Tours | Hamilton County Office of Small Business – Pitch & Empower Event Applications | Leadership Sprint | Workforce Innovation Center – At a Glance
Cincinnati Regional Chamber’s Workforce Innovation Center Releases the Second Gen Z in the Workforce in the Cincinnati Region Report
The Cincinnati Regional Chamber’s Workforce Innovation Center has today released its second Gen Z in the Workforce in the Cincinnati Region white paper. Presented by Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, with support from Gateway Community and Technical College as Excellence Sponsor and Great Oaks Career Campuses as Training Partner Sponsor, the report spotlights Gen Z individuals who are Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs), meaning those choosing education and career pathways outside the four-year college degree.
Three Ways Employers Can Connect with Gen Z Employees
As Gen-Z employees continue to enter the workforce and exert their influence, their unique perspectives and values will shape the future of workplaces, industries, and society at large.
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.
Difficult and Important Conversations
Shepherd Color Spotlight | Hamilton County Office of Addiction Response | Employer Tours | CINC Registration | Workforce Innovation Center – At a Glance
What Story Does Your Employee Data Tell?
Employee Data | United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Chamber U Summit | ChangingGears Vehicle Purchase Program
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.
