Melinda Prunty of Pleasant Ridge works four part-time jobs, a couple of which are downtown. Once or twice each week, she stops into the Downtown Library on her way to work so she can search and apply for a full-time job. She is not confident in her computer skills, so she appreciates the help of […]
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As part of an ongoing effort to address the twin challenges of generational poverty and labor shortages, Cincinnati Works is proud to assume operations of the Beacon of Hope Business Alliance, a unique initiative that helps local companies hire, integrate and retain second-chance employees. Adding Beacon of Hope will expand Cincinnati Works’ services for local
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“You have 30 days to get out of here or get another job.” For the past 14 years, Jesse Anderson has worked odd jobs around a local housing complex in exchange for free rent. Now at age 51, he has to find a new job or a new apartment. Not because the landlord doesn’t like
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Everyone can use a good coach. Someone to point out opportunities where others see only challenges. To navigate barriers where others might retreat. A confidante, cheerleader, teacher, supervisor. Our coaches provide a kaleidoscope of services for our Members, beginning soon after they walk through our door and continuing for as long as the Member would
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Cincinnati Works and Dress for Success Cincinnati are excited to announce a partnership that will enable both organizations to streamline services and empower more women in the local workforce. As part of the arrangement, a Cincinnati Works coach will be embedded in Dress for Success to manage its workforce development programs. “As Dress for Success
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Cincinnati Works is proud to announce it has been selected to participate in Stand Together’s Catalyst Program, joining a growing network of more than 130 organizations that are transforming communities across the country and helping people break the cycle of poverty. The Catalyst Program is a highly selective six-month management training and mentorship program that
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The Bank of America Charitable Foundation invested more than $220 million last year in non-profit organizations in the bank’s 92 markets, and already this year they have awarded nearly $1 million in grants to organizations in Ohio. Their mission is to increase economic mobility within those markets. Their method is to empower the non-profit organizations
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An employee at Consolidated Metal Products recently lost three family members in a short period of time, a tidal wave of tragedy that would overwhelm most people. When the employee returned to work, he sought out company president John Bernloehr to thank him for offering a unique employment benefit that brought some light to his
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Because of Gorilla Glue’s reputation as a top place to work, its 600-plus employees have long been comfortable approaching one of its 10 human resources professionals for help with life challenges such as transportation, budgeting and childcare. “We love that our employees feel comfortable coming to us. We just didn’t have the resources or the
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In 20-plus years of fighting poverty through employment, Cincinnati Works has found a model that addresses the dual challenge of poverty and labor shortages: one-on-one support for the working poor. Since we opened our doors in 1996, we have offered lifetime coaching for all of our clients, whom we call Members. In recent years, we
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