Help Share the Careers in Your Community Challenge
The U.S. Department of Education’s CTE Momentum series invites students to participate in the Careers in Your Community Challenge. The challenge asks student teams to explore in-demand careers in their own communities and share what they learn. Up to 10 winning teams will split a $50,000 prize pool. Please share this opportunity with students, teachers […]
TechCred Returns in October
Ohio’s TechCred program has reopened for October, providing employers with funding to upskill current and future workers through industry-recognized credentials. Employers interested in training investments should begin preparing now for the upcoming application period.
What We’re Reading and Watching for This Month
Demand for AI Skills in Entry-Level Jobs Nearly Triples Since Fall 2025 A NACE article highlights how artificial intelligence is quickly becoming an expectation for early-career talent. According to NACE’s Job Outlook 2026 Spring Update, more than one-third of entry-level jobs now require AI skills, nearly triple the share reported in fall 2025. The article […]
Ohio Launches New Dashboards Tracking Education and Career Outcomes
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has launched two new public dashboards that connect education and workforce data to help communities better understand outcomes for high school graduates. The Ohio High School Outcomes and Ohio Career and Technical Education Outcomes dashboards include information on graduates’ college enrollment and completion, educational attainment, employment, and earnings […]
JobsOhio Technician Path Helps Employers Build Skilled Talent Pipelines
JobsOhio has introduced the JobsOhio Technician Path, a new earn-and-learn opportunity to help Ohio employers develop stronger skilled technician pipelines. Eligible employers may receive up to $10,000 per employee who completes an approved technician training pathway, including approved associate degree and technical certificate programs or registered apprenticeships. The program supports employers in JobsOhio’s targeted industries […]
Junior Builders and Adult Fundamental Training Graduation Celebrates Participant Success
Congratulations! The Career Navigator Program, administered by WCSO with grant funds from the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, recently celebrated participants’ accomplishments in its Junior Builders and Adult Fundamental Training programs. Across the programs, 31 participants completed hands-on skilled trades training, with an 84% graduation rate. Throughout the training, participants gained practical experience […]
Transportation Convening Highlights Regional Workforce Challenges and Solutions
More than 45 workforce, transportation, education, business, and community leaders came together Sept. 10 for Getting There: A Transportation and Workforce Convening, hosted by WCSO. The discussion focused on finding solutions for one of the most persistent barriers to workforce participation: reliable transportation. The conversation highlighted promising practices already underway, including expanded transit options, employer-supported […]
Celebrating the 2026 Workforce Champion Award Winners
During Workforce Development Month, the Workforce Council of Southwest Ohio came together with partners, employers, educators, workforce professionals, and community leaders to celebrate the people and organizations helping job seekers, businesses, and communities thrive. The 2026 Workforce Champion Awards recognized outstanding leadership, collaboration, innovation, and service across the regional workforce system. This year’s honorees are […]
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. […]