In the News: WCSO Board President Myron Hughes and OhioMeansJobs’ Christine Bean
REALM Magazine recently featured WCSO Board President Myron Hughes in its “Ask Me About” feature. The profile highlights Myron’s leadership and connection to the Workforce Council’s work across the region. Read the REALM feature here. Spectrum News 1 also interviewed Christine Bean with OhioMeansJobs Cincinnati-Hamilton County for a story about job seekers and AI. The story […]
You’re Invited: Addressing Transportation Needs to Increase Workforce Participation on Sept. 10
Join us for the free event Getting There: A Transportation & Workforce Convening, a conversation about transportation solutions, promising practices, and opportunities to better connect people with jobs and training. 📅 Thursday, Sept. 10 🕘 9-10:30 a.m. 📍 Community Action Agency, 1740 Langdon Farm Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237 We’ll hear from: Refreshments will be provided. […]
DePaul Cristo Rey High School Corporate Work Study Program
DePaul Cristo Rey High School (DPCR) prepares students for college and careers while giving Southwest Ohio employers an opportunity to help develop the region’s next generation of talent. Through DPCR’s Corporate Work Study Program (CWS), students spend one day each week working at businesses and organizations throughout Greater Cincinnati while completing a rigorous, college-preparatory education. […]
The OMJ Center Is Moving this Fall: Save the Date for the Grand Opening!
August update: The OhioMeansJobs Cincinnati-Hamilton County Center is moving to the Community Action Agency at 1740 Langdon Farm Road. Renovations are underway, and we’re excited to welcome the community to our new space this fall. Be sure to note the new OMJ phone number, which is already active! New Phone Number for the OMJ: 513-810-4570 […]
New Federal RESTART Grant Will Expand Workforce Pathways for Justice-Involved Young Adults in Cincinnati
Regional partnership will connect justice-involved young adults to training, apprenticeships, supportive services and employment opportunities CINCINNATI — Justice-involved young adults in the Cincinnati region will have new access to job training, apprenticeships, supportive services and employment opportunities through a federal RESTART grant awarded to a regional partnership led by Midwest Urban Strategies, with the Workforce […]
We’re Hiring: Compliance & Procurement Manager
The Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio (WCSO) is seeking an experienced and motivated Compliance & Procurement Manager to join our team. The position plays a critical role in ensuring organizational accountability, regulatory compliance, effective procurement practices, contract administration, policy development, and continuous improvement across our workforce development initiatives. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the […]
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You’re Invited: Addressing Transportation Needs to Increase Workforce Participation on Sept. 10
Access to affordable, reliable transportation remains a barrier for many people seeking to find and keep jobs in our region. Please join us for a conversation about how we can work together to address this challenge for our community. Please save the date for Thursday, Sept. 10. More details, including time, location, and registration information, will be shared soon!
Become an approved trainer for Workforce Pell
On July 1, Workforce Pell expanded need-based Pell Grant aid to short-term workforce programs (8 – 14 weeks). The goal of Workforce Pell is to ensure that institutions deliver high-quality, accelerated training that responds to workforce demands while safeguarding students and taxpayers. To learn more and apply to become an approved Workforce Pell institution in […]
Workforce Champion Award Nominations Close July 24
Looking for a way to recognize a colleague or an organization for their contributions to the workforce ecosystem between Jan. 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026? Our Workforce Champion Awards nomination form is available now through July 24! These awards recognize individuals, teams, and organizations for outstanding workforce development achievements in Cincinnati and Hamilton County. We are […]