Workforce in the Spotlight
WorkOhio | Workforce Partner Spotlight – Metro | University Business Summit | Employer Tours | From the Blog | News of Interest
From Fair Chance to Real Opportunity: How CQEs and CQHs Help Ohio Businesses Access Talent
As a remedy to employment barriers due to prior criminal records, some Ohioans can apply to their sentencing court to request their records to be expunged or sealed, destroying or hiding the record from the general public, but these forms of relief are limited to less serious offenses—even though all Ohioans with criminal records need employment and housing relief. Acknowledging this need, the Ohio legislature created additional forms of relief, the Certificate of Qualification for Employment in 2012 and the Certificate of Qualification for Housing in 2024, to bolster the economy and reduce recidivism.
Lt. Governor Jim Tressel Visits Cincinnati for WorkOhio Job Connector Tour
Last week, we had the privilege of welcoming Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel to Cincinnati as part of the statewide WorkOhio Job Connector Tour. Across the seven regional WorkOhio hubs, the Job Connector Tour is designed to showcase the training providers and available career opportunities that jobseekers can connect to through WorkOhio.
Table of Experts: Gen Z, the talent gap, changing demographics — a snapshot of today’s workplace dynamics | Cincinnati Business Courier
To take a reading on today’s workforce dynamics, the Cincinnati Business Courier convened a roundtable of experts on workforce development held May 11 at the Courier’s downtown Cincinnati office.
Table of Experts: Gen Z, the talent gap, changing demographics — a snapshot of today’s workplace dynamics | Cincinnati Business Courier
To take a reading on today’s workforce dynamics, the Cincinnati Business Courier convened a roundtable of experts on workforce development held May 11 at the Courier’s downtown Cincinnati office.
Graduating Talent: From Classroom to Career
New Team Member – Joseph Ligon | Workforce Partner Spotlight – Recovery Friendly Hamilton County | WorkOhio – Join Our Employer Partner Network | Featured Event – Talent Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati Summer Convening | From the Chamber – Influence and Authority: A Leadership Roundtable Session | From the Blog | News of Interest
Designing High-Impact Internship Programs in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Regional Chamber recently held an interactive workshop focused on designing intentional, high-impact intern and co-op programs
Celebrating Second Chance Month in Hamilton County
April is recognized nationally as Second Chance Month, with local organizations across the region marking the month through events and activities focused on expanding opportunity. Our team had the opportunity to attend and participate in two of these events in support of Second Chance Month and the jobseekers they serve.
Building a Practical Reentry Ecosystem in Hamilton County
Each year, approximately 700 individuals return home to our community from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction. When accounting for individuals returning from federal facilities and the Hamilton County jail system, that number grows significantly, totaling closer to 1,900 people reentering our community annually. Across the state, the three-year recidivism rate stands at 31.45%.
JPMorganChase Invests in Advancing our Regional Workforce Strategy
Leadership Sprints: Leading Change from Where You Are | Hamilton County Small Business Day | WE Speak – Building without Limits: Women Shaping the Future of Construction | From the Blog
Unlocking Career Pathways with the Federal Reserve Bank’s Occupational Mobility Explorer
The Federal Reserve’s Occupational Mobility Explorer (OME) is a data-driven tool designed to help job seekers, workforce professionals, and employers identify and visualize how overlapping skillsets can lead to upward mobility in career pathways across 600+ job titles in over 500 US locations.
Hiring Returning Citizens – What Employers Should Know
Across the country, employers are seeking dependable workers who are motivated to succeed and eager to contribute. At the same time, many returning citizens—individuals involved in the legal system—are working every day to rebuild their lives, and employment is one of the most important steps in that process.
