Fair Chance Blog Series: What is Fair Chance Hiring?

This post kicks off our Fair Chance blog series; a collection of stories, information, and practical examples about what it means to build a more honest, effective, and humane hiring system here in Cincinnati and Hamilton County. “Fair Chance” or “justice-impacted” individuals are those whose lives have intersected with the criminal legal system, whether through arrest, conviction, or incarceration.
Happy New Year and Southwest Ohio WINs
New Team Member | Partner Feature: Adopt a Class | Featured Event: Gen Z at Work | Healthcare in a Day | Employer Tours | News of Interest
From Resolutions to Results in 2026

Gen Z at Work: Building the Future Workplace | Employer Tours | Connect With Our Partners | From the Blog – The Cincinnati State Experience & The Competitive Advantage of Hiring People with Diverse Abilitie
The Competitive Advantage of Hiring People With Diverse Abilities and Neurodivergent Talent

In today’s competitive marketplace, employers are seeking every edge they can find to attract, retain, and engage top talent. One of the most overlooked opportunities lies in hiring individuals with diverse abilities and those who are neurodivergent.
Finding Your Place: The Cincinnati State Experience

When people think of community colleges, they often envision a stepping stone, a brief stop on the way to something bigger. However, at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, we believe our institution is more than a mere waypoint; it is a thriving community where students not only lay the groundwork for their careers but also find a sense of belonging that extends beyond the classroom and into the workplace.
A Region of Resources

Fifth Third Leadership Symposium | Employer Tours – Get Caught Up | From the Blog – Beacon of Hope Business Alliance & Skills First Hiring | Partner Spotlight – The Community Builders | Workforce Innovation Center – At a Glance
State of the Region 2025: Where We Are Now

Leadership Sprints | Employer Tours – Walsh Kokosing | Partner Spotlight – Easterseals Redwood | From the Blog – Teenternity | Workforce Innovation Center – At a Glance
Leading Change From Where You Are

Leadership Sprints | Employer Tours – Jostin Construction | Recovery Friendly Hamilton County | Public Allies Cincinnati | From the Blog | Featured Events | Workforce Innovation Center – At a Glance
Building a Strong Regional Workforce: Four Workforce Investment Boards Driving Talent and Economic Growth

The Greater Cincinnati region’s economy crosses state and county lines, and so do its workforce challenges and opportunities. Four workforce investment boards (WIBs), serving Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati–Hamilton County, Southeast Indiana, and Butler–Clermont–Warren Counties, serve as workforce leaders in each of their jurisdictions and provide leadership, coordination, and resources to meet the needs of employers and jobseekers. Together, these WIBs form an interconnected system that ensures workers can access training and careers while employers connect with the talent they need.
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.
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
Skills-First Hiring: Expand Your Talent Pipeline and Strengthen Your Team

Funder Spotlight: United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Employer Tours | Leadership Sprints | Workforce Innovation Center – At a Glance