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WorkOhio connects Ohioans to personalized support and trusted job resources, no matter where they live in Ohio. The Workforce Innovation Center is proud to serve as the lead for the WorkOhio Southwest Regional Hub.

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Audrey Treasure & Brendon Cull

WCPO 9 News

Audrey Treasure and Brendon Cull joined Michelle Hopkins on WCPO 9 News to share the launch of WorkOhio in the program’s first featured segment.

Together, they discussed how WorkOhio serves as the front door to Ohio’s workforce, helping job seekers reach their full potential while fueling business growth across Southwest Ohio.

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Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel

WCPO 9 News

During his WorkOhio Job Connector Tour stop in Cincinnati, Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel joined WCPO 9 News Host Michelle Hopkins to share insights on the creation of WorkOhio and how the program brings a truly personal touch to workforce development across the state.

WorkOhio Events

Get connected to updates, program information, and success stories with recaps from the latest WorkOhio events across Southwest Ohio.

WorkOhio Job Connector Tour

June 1, 2026

On June 1 2026, 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. 

As the WorkOhio Southwest Regional Hub leader, the Workforce Innovation Center partnered with two of the region’s construction industry leaders, O’Rourke Wrecking Company and Skanska, as well as the University of Cincinnati to welcome the Lieutenant Governor for a site visit at the Crosley Tower demolition project. Following the site visit, we were joined by leaders from construction employers across the region, community-based partners, and other key WorkOhio stakeholders for a workforce roundtable with the Lieutenant Governor and his team.

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WorkOhio Southwest Kickoff

January 21, 2026

(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.

“There are great opportunities opening up in every corner of Ohio, and Southwest Ohio is no exception,” Lt. Governor Tressel said. “With WorkOhio, we are making it easier for people to start a job search and find great opportunities close to home by connecting them with local experts who know the employers, the industries, and the resources that can help them reach their full potential.”

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JOSEPH LIGON
WorkOhio Southwest Hub Coordinator
Workforce Innovation Center
Cincinnati Regional Chamber
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Joseph is our WorkOhio Southwest Regional Hub Coordinator. He oversees the intake, triage, and management of state-level job seeker referrals. Joseph coordinates closely with key partner organizations, including the Urban League and OhioMeansJobs, to ensure the seamless delivery of career coaching, training, and job placement services. Additionally, he assists with state-approved outreach and marketing efforts while actively supporting a regional network of employers and service providers throughout Greater Cincinnati and beyond.

Joseph graduated from Tuskegee University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, concentrating in Sales and Marketing.  He brings a strong blend of operations, marketing, and client service experience to the team, backed by a proven track record in project management, collaborative problem-solving, consumer research, and brand strategy.

Prior to this current role, he served as an Account Coordinator at PEP, LLC, where he managed purchase order workflows, coordinated brand approvals, and partnered with account executives and suppliers to keep projects on schedule. His background also includes valuable experience at Best Buy and as an Ad Campaign Manager Intern at TripleLift, where he collaborated with high-profile clients such as Avis, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Hershey.

A Cincinnati native, born and raised in College Hill. He is an avid movie fan who enjoys collecting figurines and die-cast cars, trying new restaurants, traveling, reading, and playing video games. He is a die-hard Bengals fan and enjoy spending quality time with his family.