Workforce Innovation Center at The Cincinnati Regional Chamber

What Workforce Innovation Center at The Cincinnati Regional Chamber does

The Workforce Innovation Center (WIC) is a non-profit initiative of the Cincinnati Regional Chamber, founded in 2019 and headquartered at 3 E. 4th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. WIC operates as a regional workforce intermediary, partnering with employers to deliver consulting, assessment, and implementation services targeting retention, turnover, and inclusive-hiring challenges across the Greater Cincinnati tri-state region. It also serves as the State of Ohio's designated WorkOhio Southwest Regional Hub coordinator, funneling job-seeker referrals across five counties to a network of community-based organizations including the Urban League, OhioMeansJobs, United Way, Easterseals Redwood, and The Care Center.

WIC's core product portfolio combines (1) high-touch consulting/advisory services for employers, (2) a self-serve Career Board and Talent Network powered by Getro Inc. that hosts 104+ employer listings, (3) the Employer Tours program connecting workforce partners with local employers, (4) the WorkOhio Southwest Regional Hub coordination role, (5) fair-chance hiring support services tied to Ohio Certificates of Qualification for Employment and Housing, and (6) the Cincinnati Intern Network Connection (CINC) program for university-talent retention. The technology stack is intentionally lean: WIC owns no proprietary AI/ML assets and outsources its job-board and matching infrastructure entirely to Getro, while leveraging third-party analytics such as the Federal Reserve's Occupational Mobility Explorer.

Revenue mechanics are non-commercial. Services are delivered free of charge to employers and job seekers; WIC is funded through the Cincinnati Regional Chamber's operating budget, WorkOhio state appropriations, and federal U.S. Department of the Treasury grants. The 6-person team is supplemented by a curated partner ecosystem and a board, with go-to-market executed through community-led engagement, content marketing, events, and referral flows through the partner network rather than paid sales.

Name

Workforce Innovation Center at The Cincinnati Regional Chamber

Legal name

Workforce Innovation Center

Website

https://workforceinnovationcenter.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Workforce Innovation Center is a non-profit initiative of the Cincinnati Regional Chamber that serves as a workforce-advisory and regional-coordination hub, partnering with employers, job seekers, and community organizations across Greater Cincinnati on retention, hiring, and reentry, while serving as the State of Ohio's WorkOhio Southwest Regional Hub coordinator.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Consulting

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Employer-Led Workforce Partnerships & Sector Strategies (EDAAAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Talent Management & Workforce Planning Consulting (BPAHAGAA), Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM)

Keywords

• Workforce consulting services
• Talent development advisory
• Regional job board platform
• Employer retention solutions
• Community workforce partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Workforce Development Services: As a catalyst for positive change and trusted advisor to employers, the Workforce Innovation Center provides comprehensive assessment services, practice recommendations based on data analysis, and implementation plans. Additional HR and organizational development solutions are customized for unique business needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Workforce Innovation Center partners with employers in the Greater Cincinnati region to deliver workforce consulting and advisory services, including assessment, data-driven practice recommendations, implementation planning, and customized HR and organizational development solutions. It also operates a regional Career Board job posting platform, coordinates the WorkOhio Southwest Regional Hub across five counties, and runs the Employer Tours Program to connect job seekers with regional employers.

Product overview

The Workforce Innovation Center operates as a workforce solutions hub offering advisory services, job board technology, and regional workforce coordination programs. Its core offerings include consulting services (talent attraction, retention, and business growth), a Career Board powered by Getro, the WorkOhio Southwest Regional Hub coordinating statewide job placement, an Employer Tours Program, Workforce and Talent Map, multiple newsletters, the Talent Network, the CINC intern program, and legal support services for CQEs and CQHs. The portfolio combines advisory/consulting services with technology-enabled job board and talent matching platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WorkOhio Southwest Regional Hub: Statewide WorkOhio initiative serving as the Southwest Ohio regional hub coordinator connecting job seekers to personalized support and employment resources across five counties.

Products and services

• Workforce Consulting and Advisory Services Comprehensive assessment services, practice recommendations based on data analysis, implementation planning, and customized HR and organizational development solutions addressing staffing shortages, turnover, retention, and inclusive workplace practices for employers in the Greater Cincinnati region.
• Career Board

Quantifiable outcome

• Skidmore Sales & Distributing increased retention rate from 60% to above 95%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WorkOhio (State of Ohio)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Workforce Innovation Center serves as the WorkOhio Southwest Regional Hub leader, coordinating job seeker referrals, career coaching, training, and job placement services across five counties. The partnership connects job seekers to personalized support through seven regional hubs statewide.
• Urban League of Greater Southwestern OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey community partner within the WorkOhio Southwest Hub, providing workforce services and referrals for job seekers across the region.
• OhioMeansJobscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity workforce partner in the WorkOhio Southwest Hub providing job seeker services and employment resources.
• The United Way of Greater CincinnaticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing workforce and social service coordination within the WorkOhio Southwest Hub ecosystem.
• Easterseals RedwoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey community partner within the WorkOhio Southwest Hub providing services to job seekers with disabilities and other needs.
• The Care CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based workforce partner providing services within the WorkOhio Southwest Hub.
• Recovery Friendly Hamilton CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to equip employers with tools and resources to address substance use disorder through Recovery Friendly Workplace designations. Monti Inc. is designated as a Recovery Friendly Workplace through this initiative.
• Hamilton County Office of ReentrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting returning citizens through fair chance hiring initiatives, job fairs, and coordinated reentry ecosystem programs.
• Beacon of Hope Business AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBridge between employers and community partners to align hiring needs with prepared talent pipeline; focuses on second chance hiring and supporting returning citizens.
• Ohio Justice & Policy Center (OJPC)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNonprofit law firm providing free legal representation to Ohioans with criminal records to obtain Certificates of Qualification for Employment (CQE) and Housing (CQH), supporting fair chance hiring.
• Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership (AMIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership hosting Employer Tours for manufacturing companies including Monti Inc., Hollaender Manufacturing, GMi Companies, and others in the Advanced Manufacturing sector.
• Getro Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical platform provider for the Workforce Innovation Center Career Board, providing the job board infrastructure and jobseeker-employer matching technology.
• Talbert HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization providing Employment Support Professionals (ESPs) who help connect returning citizens and other job seekers with positions aligned to their skills and goals.
• The Christ College of Nursing & Health SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution hosting Healthcare in a Day events to showcase healthcare career pathways to workforce partners and job seekers.
• The Christ HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare employer hosting Employer Tours to showcase career opportunities in nursing, pharmacy, laboratory sciences, radiology, and other healthcare roles.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber: The parent organization of the Workforce Innovation Center. As the regional chamber of commerce, it operates the broader business-advocacy, leadership, and minority business accelerator programs from which WIC's workforce programs emanate, sharing the same member network, geographic footprint, and Southwest Ohio/regional economic development agenda.
• National Fund for Workforce Solutions: A national network of workforce intermediaries that coordinate employer-led partnerships, sector strategies, and career pathway programs. It is comparable to WIC's role as the WorkOhio Southwest Regional Hub convener of employer partnerships and community-based workforce organizations.
• Jobs for the Future: A national nonprofit focused on workforce development, economic mobility, and employer-led partnerships. JFF operates across multiple states and runs initiatives similar to WIC's WorkOhio hub and employer advisory work, making it a comparable national peer in the workforce intermediary category.

Direct peers

• Easterseals Redwood: A community organization serving individuals with disabilities and other barriers through employment and workforce services. As a named WIC partner in the WorkOhio Southwest Hub, it overlaps in providing employment placement, job coaching, and inclusive hiring support in the same geography.
• United Way of Greater Cincinnati: A regional United Way that funds and coordinates social and workforce services across Greater Cincinnati. It is a named WIC WorkOhio Southwest Hub partner, providing comparable community coordination, employer engagement, and job-seeker support functions.
• Beacon of Hope Business Alliance: A Cincinnati-area alliance focused on second-chance hiring and connecting employers with prepared returning citizens. As a named WIC partner, it provides directly comparable fair-chance employer engagement services in the same Southwest Ohio market.
• Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio: A regional Urban League affiliate delivering workforce development, job placement, and equity-focused employment services in the Greater Cincinnati region. As a named WIC partner in the WorkOhio Southwest Hub, it offers directly overlapping community-based workforce services to employers and job seekers.
• Talent Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati: A Cincinnati-area initiative focused on attracting, developing, and retaining talent in the region. It is closely affiliated with WIC (linked from its resource pages) and overlaps in employer talent attraction, retention strategy, and regional workforce storytelling.
• OhioMeansJobs: Ohio's statewide publicly funded employment and workforce system, providing job seeker services, employer matching, and training referrals. OhioMeansJobs is a named core community partner of WIC and operates in the same Southwest Ohio territory with overlapping job seeker/employer services.

Emerging players

• WorkRise / Urban Institute Workforce Policy Initiative: A national research-to-action initiative focused on equitable workforce development, employer practices, and labor market mobility. It is comparable to WIC's data-driven employer advisory work and convening role, although operating at a national rather than regional level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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