Cincinnati-Dayton, OH
The Opportunity
The Cincinnati-Dayton region benefits from strong industry demand, high-quality training providers, and longstanding workforce partnerships, but the region is experiencing a boom in demand for skilled workers that requires additional capacity and community coordination.
Impact at a Glance
~$500K
commitment to the community
3
local community partners
~200
workers trained in inaugural year
What We Heard
Lifting Futures met with training institutions, community organizations, and industry leaders across the Cincinnati-Dayton region to identify opportunities for skill-building and coordination. Three themes emerged that helped define our focus:
- Training capacity requires expansion to keep pace with local demand and provide more pathways to potential employees.
- Need for increased recruitment and career awareness, as some institutions report under-enrollment despite demand.
- Limited regional coordination activities between training institutions.
How We’re
Responding
Guided by what we heard, Lifting Futures is working with community partners to create accelerated routes into skilled careers, add training capacity, and improve connections between employers and training providers across the region.
Community Partners
Sinclair College
Additional capacity to train entry-level workers through accelerated manufacturing courses, welding skills training, and a new accelerated technician program.
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
Outreach and recruitment to support enrollment in Hobart’s welding program.
Talent Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati
Regional mapping to support ongoing industry coordination and collaboration.
Community News
What's happening in
Cincinnati-Dayton
Resources
Lifting Futures: Cincinnati-Dayton Overview