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

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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.
Employer Tours: GMi Companies

Thanks to our partnership with Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership (AMIP), in May, the Workforce Innovation Center hosted an Employer Tour at GMi Companies, a leading visual communication products manufacturer based in Lebanon, OH.
Difficult and Important Conversations

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Why Mental Health Must Be a Workplace Priority

Mental health is a critical issue that affects individuals, businesses, and communities. Our country is facing a mental health crisis and its impact on the workforce is undeniable. When mental health isn’t addressed, productivity, engagement, and overall well-being suffer.
It’s Internship Time!

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Are You Prepared for Your Summer Interns?

As we approach the summer season, HR professionals, career service providers, and students are all busy gearing up for internships. If your organization has yet to finalize intern candidates or develop an internship curriculum, there is still time to implement effective strategies for a successful internship program. Here are some best practices for businesses and organizations to enhance their internship preparations.
Employer Tours: Darana Hybrid

In February, we hosted our first employer tour of 2025 at Darana Hybrid, an electrical and mechanical contracting company in Hamilton, Ohio. This tour was brought about through our continued collaboration with Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership (AMIP) of which Darana Hybrid is a member
Employer Tours: Hollaender Manufacturing

In October, we launched our Employer Tours program with a visit to Hollaender Manufacturing Co.’s facility in Woodlawn. Thanks to our partnership with the Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership (AMIP), we had the privilege of touring the facility as part of their Manufacturing Month programming