Selected Black Business Resources for greater Cincinnati
Black Business Month is observed each August and is an opportunity to celebrate Black Businesses and the workforce they employ. The Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce has calculated that Black-owned businesses operating in Hamilton County further supported $1.0 billion in sales in the eight-county region, which supported 5,564 jobs with […]
Urgent Call to Action: Contact U.S. Senators about Federal Funds for Workforce Development
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides essential funding for workforce development programs, including the Workforce Council’s budget, the OMJ Center, and youth initiatives. Recently, the House passed the A Stronger Workforce for America Act (ASWA) with bipartisan support. This bill represents the first major update to WIOA in a decade, and now it […]
In-Demand Jobs Week May 6-10
In-Demand Jobs Week is Back! In-Demand Jobs Week is the statewide celebration of the jobs, industries, and skills that are in-demand in Ohio. Last year, OhioMeansJobs In-Demand Jobs Week shattered records by serving 1,482 employers — that’s a monumental 346% increase from the previous year and a wave of opportunities that benefited 1,615 job seekers! Community leaders statewide are encouraged […]