Sinclair Workforce Development

Name

Sinclair Workforce Development

Legal name

Sinclair Workforce Development

Website

https://workforce.sinclair.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development and Professional Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (611420), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education & Training Providers (EDABALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG), Workplace Culture, Engagement & Wellbeing Training (EDABAIAG), Performance Management & Coaching Training (EDABAIAB), Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM), Interviewing & Selection Skills (Behavioral, Technical, Assessment Centers) (EDAAAKAD)

Keywords

• Workforce training services
• Corporate professional development
• Industrial maintenance training
• Healthcare simulation training
• IT cybersecurity certifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Customized Workforce Training Services: Fee-for-service customized training programs delivered to regional employers, with content tailored to organizational strategic goals. Training delivered at employer facilities or Sinclair venues.
2. Conference Center Services: IACC-certified event venue providing full-service conference facilities, catering, and event management. Located downtown Dayton with expanded Centerville location.
3. Online Learning Programs: Revenue sharing or partnership arrangements with ed2go for online career training programs, IT boot camps, and personal development classes.
4. TechCred Eligible Programs: Ohio TechCred program reimburses employers up to $2,000 per credential for technology-focused training. Sinclair assists employers in securing qualifying training. Maximum reimbursement $30,000 per funding round for employers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sinclair Workforce Development is the workforce training and professional development division of Sinclair Community College, delivering customized corporate training, certification preparation, simulation-based healthcare training, industrial maintenance programs, IT and cybersecurity education, leadership development, and open-enrollment eLearning to employers and individuals across the Dayton, Ohio region. It also operates an IACC-certified conference center and the National UAS Training and Certification Center, and facilitates state-funded training reimbursements such as Ohio TechCred.

Product overview

Sinclair Workforce Development is a comprehensive workforce training and development organization offering a multi-faceted portfolio of practice areas and programs. The core offerings include Health Sciences simulation training (accredited by Society for Simulation in Healthcare), IT and Cyber Security certifications, Manufacturing Skills Training (including SkillsTrac Industrial Maintenance program), Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness services, Process Improvement consulting (Six Sigma), and Skills-Based Assessments. Additional programs include Open Enrollment and eLearning through ed2go partnerships, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) training at the National UAS Training and Certification Center, Sinclair Sparks virtual learning series, Sinclair Conference Center venue services, TechCred program assistance for Ohio employers, Digital Transformation training for Industry 4.0, Westown IT Fundamentals Program, and the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses entrepreneurship program. The organization serves both regional employers through customized corporate training solutions and individuals seeking professional development and career advancement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sinclair Sparks: A virtual learning and development series featuring regional speakers sharing expertise on trending workforce development topics.
• Sinclair Conference Center
• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program
• Digital Transformation
• Westown IT Program

Products and services

• Health Sciences Simulation Training Healthcare simulation training delivered at the Ned J. Sifferlen Health Sciences Center, one of the largest healthcare simulation centers in the United States, accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. Includes surgical, obstetrics/labor/delivery, anesthesia/respiratory/critical care, occupational/physical therapy, home health/caregiver training, EMS in-ambulance, and dental clinic simulations. Targeted at healthcare employers and individuals pursuing healthcare careers.
• Industry Certifications Certification preparation programs for industry-recognized credentials including CompTIA, Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt, and other professional certifications. Targeted at working professionals and employers seeking credentialed workforce.
• IT and Cyber Security Training Customized IT and cyber security learning and development programs including cybersecurity boot camps, CompTIA certifications (A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+), ethical hacking, and cloud security training. Targeted at IT professionals and regional employers building cyber workforce capability.
• Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness Organizational development and leadership training programs including executive coaching, team building, strategic planning, and assessments using tools such as Birkman, DiSC, and MBTI. Targeted at regional employers and individual leaders.
• Manufacturing Skills Training Manufacturing training programs including SkillsTrac Industrial Maintenance Training, GD&T, machining, robotics, computer-aided design, and skills gap bridging solutions for regional employers in manufacturing, aerospace, and automotive sectors.
• Open Enrollment and eLearning Open enrollment classes and online learning programs through partnerships with ed2go, offering self-paced professional training certificate programs, IT boot camps, and personal development courses. Targeted at individuals seeking flexible professional development.
• Process Improvement Process improvement consulting and training including Six Sigma certifications (Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt), Lean training, Value Stream Mapping, and custom on-site solutions. Targeted at operations and continuous improvement teams.
• Safety Training

Quantifiable outcome

• 19,734 individuals served through training programs in 2024
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Goldman Sachs FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program promoting job creation and growth opportunities for local entrepreneurs. Sinclair College provides access to business education, capital and support services. 15-week program offered at no cost to selected business owners receiving full scholarship.
• ed2gocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline learning partnership providing flexible, self-paced professional training certificate programs for career preparation or advancement. ed2go courses developed by expert teams with dedicated student advisors supporting high-demand fields and nationally recognized certifications.
• Federal Aviation Administration (ASSURE UAS Center of Excellence)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in FAA ASSURE UAS Center of Excellence - federally designated center for unmanned aircraft systems research, workforce development, and industry collaboration.
• National Science Foundation (Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in NSF Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems - academic research collaboration advancing UAS technology and workforce development.
• Air Force Research LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational Partnership Agreement focused on UAS research and development with federal defense research laboratory.
• Air Force Institute of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational Partnership Agreement focused on UAS education and research with military graduate school.
• NASA Glenn Research CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpace Act Agreement for UAS research collaboration with NASA research center advancing aviation and aerospace technologies.
• The Ohio State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded and co-host annual Unmanned Systems Academic Summit providing venue for national and international researchers and educators to network and share accomplishments.
• Ohio Talent Development NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud partner providing access to nationally and internationally recognized human capital development tools and resources including assessment, training, and professional development resources.
• GoCyber CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Cybersecurity for Water and Wastewater Operators program - Shawn Waldman, CEO of SECURECYBER serves as Board Chair of GoCyber Collective.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Corporate College (Cuyahoga Community College): Ohio-based community college workforce development division offering customized corporate training, professional development, and certification programs. The closest functional direct peer to Sinclair, serving a different Ohio metro (Cleveland) with the same institutional mission and public-college funding model.
• Columbus State Community College Workforce Innovation: Another Ohio community college operating employer-facing workforce training, IT certifications, and customized corporate solutions. Mirrors Sinclair's public-college, employer-customized training model and competes for the same state-level TechCred funding pool.
• Cincinnati State Workforce Development Center: Ohio community college workforce division offering customized corporate training, manufacturing skills, healthcare, and IT certifications. Provides direct regional competition to Sinclair in the southwestern Ohio market and shares the same TechCred-driven funding mechanism.
• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free IT and cybersecurity training to underserved individuals with employer-aligned curricula. Closest national model to Sinclair's Westown IT Fundamentals program, with comparable mission-driven workforce development and employer placement focus.

Emerging players

• Year Up: National workforce development nonprofit that combines technical training with corporate internships for young adults. Comparable to Sinclair's career-pathway model serving underserved populations, though operating at national scale and with a different funding model (corporate + philanthropy).
• General Assembly: Private coding bootcamp and corporate training provider (now part of Adecco/Akkodis) covering software engineering, data, and digital skills. Compares to Sinclair's IT and Cyber Security practice area and Digital Transformation programs, with a private, premium-priced model.
• BTS: Global consultancy combining business acumen training with simulations and digital tools. Comparable to Sinclair's Skills-Based Assessments and Leadership practice areas, particularly the assessment-based coaching model used with the global flavors/fragrances client.

Broad incumbents

• Skillsoft: Public corporate training and talent development platform offering enterprise subscriptions across leadership, IT, and compliance. Competes with Sinclair's open enrollment and eLearning channels at enterprise scale, with content-driven rather than in-person-delivered model.
• FranklinCovey: Global leadership and organizational effectiveness training company (The 7 Habits, etc.). Closest commercial comparator to Sinclair's Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness practice area, including assessment-based coaching engagements.
• Coursera for Business: Online learning platform offering enterprise subscriptions to university and partner content. Competes with Sinclair's ed2go partnership and Open Enrollment programs in the self-paced online category at massive global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfsAIAhCxV8sZE5c5u3lAcA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Sinclair-Conference-Center-at-Sinclair-Community-College-154378657958821

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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