Employer Event: Healthcare in a Day at the Christ Hospital
On March 4, 2026, we invited our workforce partners to attend a Healthcare in a Day event hosted by The Christ College of Nursing & Health Sciences and The Christ Hospital as part of our Employer Tour Program. Healthcare in a Day is a twice-per-year event designed to highlight healthcare career opportunities for high school students interested in pursuing careers in the healthcare field.
Great Oaks Career Campuses: Adult Skills Training for Personal Success and the Future Economy
Alternate pathways to a successful career are essential. For adults who find that college isn’t in the cards or who realize that they need more training to reach their goals, adult education programs at area career centers can be the answer.
Gen Z at Work: Advancing the Conversation
Partner Feature: Cincinnati State Workforce Development Center | Employer Tours: The Christ Hospital Health Network – Healthcare in a Day | From the Blog: What is Fair Chance Hiring & How Great Oaks Prepares Career-Ready Graduates | In the News: Movers & Makers Magazine – Workforce Development | Talent Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati: TCGC Website – Request for Bids
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.
Building STARs in Southwest Ohio: How Great Oaks Prepares Career-Ready Graduates
Great Oaks Career Campuses, one of the largest public career-technical school districts in the country, offers STAR opportunities for students in southwest Ohio. This includes training and education in information technology, dental assisting, manufacturing engineering, surgical sterile processing, construction, automotive and EV technology, aviation maintenance, exercise science and sports medicine, digital arts and design, equine and livestock management, and more
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
Lt. Governor Tressel Makes First Stop of WorkOhio Kickoff Tour in Cincinnati
(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.
Great Oaks Career Campuses: How Ohio’s Career-Technical Education Creates Job Ready Talent
The American workforce is filled with STARs. That is, the workforce is filled with individuals who are Skilled Through Alternative Routes—those whose career path didn’t include a bachelor’s degree. Public CTE districts like Great Oaks are designed to give students the opportunity to receive advanced training and earn professional certifications at no cost to be ready for their chosen career the day they graduate from high school.
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 Abilities
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
Employer Tours: Jostin Construction & Brewster Pumping
On October 10, 2025, the Workforce Innovation Center and our workforce partners had the pleasure of participating in an Employer Tour hosted by Jostin Construction and Brewster Pumping. Attendees were treated to a fantastic experience that included an interactive tour of the companies’ shared shop operation in Bond Hill, a catered lunch and boardroom presentation at Jostin HQ in Walnut Hills, and a construction tour of the new Cincinnati Convention Center in downtown Cincinnati.
