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NewsWIB September 2017 Spotlight on the Film Backlot 30 Event Film Cincinnati celebrated their 30th Anniversary with their Film Backlot 30 event along Branch Street behind the OMJ Center on Saturday

1 NewsWIB September 2017 Spotlight on the Film Backlot 30 Event Film Cincinnati celebrated their 30th Anniversary with their Film Backlot 30 event along Branch Street behind the OMJ Center on Saturday 9/23/2017. They transformed an office and industrial back alley into a vibrant Hollywood backlot film set. There were multiple 'on-set' experiences including a dramatic streetscape with projected art, special effects, entertainment, production design, props, drone photography and stunt double demonstrations. The Film Cincinnati nonprofit organization was thrilled to commemorate their first 30 years while also celebrating 2017 as a banner year for the region in film production since more than 10 major motion pictures are scheduled to film in the region before the end of the year. 1/10

The view from the OMJ Parking Lot where valet parking was arranged for the event provided a colorful view of the spotlights and the Great

The parking lot of the OTR Still House featured dancing and music with the Commission's lightshow on the neighboring wall.

each year. Spotlight on Employer Patheon Employees Complete NCRC! Next Step: Patheon Apprenticeship Program.

Credential, a nationally recognized and portable work readiness certificate (NCRC) indicating competence in reading for information, math

These workers all received the NCRC; 8 received a Bronze level, 30 received a Silver level, 26 received the Gold level and 2 received the

2 The view from the OMJ Parking Lot where valet parking was arranged for the event provided a colorful view of the spotlights and the Great American Insurance Building lighting the night sky. The parking lot of the OTR Still House featured dancing and music with the Commission's lightshow on the neighboring wall. Harry Snyder of Great Oaks (a SWORWIB board member) and a SWORWIB friend viewed an historic taxi cab that is driven for Baseball's Opening Day each year. Spotlight on Employer Patheon Employees Complete NCRC! Next Step: Patheon Apprenticeship Program. Sixty-Six Patheon employees from different shift groups joined to celebrate their successful completion of the National Career Readiness Credential, a nationally recognized and portable work readiness certificate (NCRC) indicating competence in reading for information, math applications and locating information for problemsolving. These workers all received the NCRC; 8 received a Bronze level, 30 received a Silver level, 26 received the Gold level and 2 received the Platinum level demonstrating a strong and capable group of workers with strong competencies for further training and development. The SWORWIB will be working next with Patheon leadership on their first apprenticeship program through the America's Promise grant that President 2/10

Marshall obtained with other Midwest Urban Cities to deliver the Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Apprenticeship to partnering employers.

3 Marshall obtained with other Midwest Urban Cities to deliver the Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Apprenticeship to partnering employers. Spotlight on Youth Progress and Pastries: Mixing Things Up with the Youth Alicia N. Porter - Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates Program Ra'Niece Taylor-Benton is a proud 2017 Graduate of Western Hills University High School and a member of Cincinnati Youth Collaborative (CYC's) Jobs for Cincinnati Graduate Program (JCG). Ra'Niece was selected by her JCG Career Specialist at Western Hills University High School, Victoria Perkins, to participate in JCG's Summer Work Experience Opportunity Program (SWEO). The JCG SWEO Program was an eight week hands-on internship program designed to help increase career awareness and position youth to make better career choices. Ra'Niece's ambition is to become a Pastry Chef and the SWEO Program helped to foster that passion and expand her knowledge even more through her eight week internship with Cincinnati Cooks. She has gained valuable skills and knowledge that will last her a life time. She has learned the mechanics of a commercial kitchen, food safety, food inventory and storage, basic nutrition and knife skills. She has also gained valuable professional and life skills that she can apply throughout her life. Ra'Niece's passion, dedication, perseverance and support system of family, friends and mentors can be attributed to her success. Upon graduation from the Cincinnati Cooks Program, Ra'Niece was 1 of 3 students to receive an award for Perfect Attendance and was 1 of 5 students presented with a Chef's knife set for meeting the employment criteria. She also passed her ServSafe Manager Certification. Ra'Niece helped prepare meals for the KIDS Café program which serves CPS and Covington after school programs, helping to feed over 14,000 children! She is also eligible to apply for the Cooks Course 2 eight-week program which is focused on technique and full-service special events. After completion of Course 2, Ra'Niece would be eligible for 33 credit hours towards the Cincinnati State and Technical Community College Culinary Arts Program. Ra'Niece is currently a Freshman at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College in the Culinary Arts Program and on her way to making her dreams come true! 3/10

Spotlight on the SWORWIB OMJ Business Engagement Committee April Gillespie-Hurst assumed the chair

and will continue as chair through 2018.

diplomas and adult equivalency diplomas that have been approved by the State of Ohio.

4 Spotlight on the SWORWIB OMJ Business Engagement Committee April Gillespie-Hurst assumed the chair position of the OMJ Business Engagement Committee at the September 14th afternoon committee meeting and will continue as chair through Committee members reviewed the Program Year OhioMeansJobs Center performance results and challenges for the upcoming year. They also explored outreach options to employers particularly related to alternative high school diplomas and adult equivalency diplomas that have been approved by the State of Ohio. Employer Spotlight The SWORWIB appreciates the following companies for meeting with jobs seekers on Thursday, 9/28/ /10

Hiring Events can also be found at our website: https://www.

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Spotlight on Workforce Leadership in Ohio President Marshall and

Ohio, joined other Ohio workforce executives and Board Chairs in the

identify key priorities for joint efforts in the year ahead.

about career options, particularly those in manufacturing and

for better earnings and employer support for ongoing education.

5 Hiring Events can also be found at our website: For other job opportunities please visit our parent website: ohiomeansjobs.com If you require a reasonable accommodation, ASL interpreter or other language service, please contact OhioMeansJobs at We are proud to offer priority of services to U.S. Military Veterans and eligible spouses. Thank you for your Service! Spotlight on Workforce Leadership in Ohio President Marshall and Board Chair, Brad Brezinski, of General Tool Company in Reading, Ohio, joined other Ohio workforce executives and Board Chairs in the first combined meeting of the Ohio Workforce Association leaders to identify key priorities for joint efforts in the year ahead. Brezinski spoke passionately about the need to better inform parents about career options, particularly those in manufacturing and construction, so they support their children to pursue career options for better earnings and employer support for ongoing education. When the Chairs had explored a variety of key messages, Brezinski's parental information and career coaching rose to the top of the project 5/10

6 priorities. John Trott, Area 17, executive facilitated the half-day joint gathering that also featured comments from Ryan Burgess, Director of the Ohio Office of Workforce Transformation, Cheryl Hay, Director, Project Talent Acquisition at JobsOhio and Rep. Steve Arndt (R- Ottawa, Eric). A proud partner of the American Job Center network Short Takes Postcard from DC: New Legislative Update on Funding On Friday, September 8, the President signed a bill that authorized disaster relief funding for Hurricane Harvey, raised the debt ceiling, and provided for the continuation of government funding through December 8th. Click here to read more. Want to Fall into a Job or Step into a Career? OMJ will have several participating companies such as Kroger, DHL, TQL, Amazon and more sourcing for multiple positions at a job fair for supply chain opportunities Oct 16, 9:00am- 1:00pm. 6/10

7 City of Cincinnati: Proclamation Mayor John Cranley has proclaimed October 1-31, 2017 Ohio Manufacturing Month in the City of Cincinnati. Thank you Mayor Cranley for this proclamation 7/10

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How to Leverage Social Media in a Tight Labor Market If you're interested in learning how to leverage social media RSVP: Kathleen Busemeyer: busemk@jfs.hamilton-co.

Cincinnati Hamilton County has posted the October 2017 Workshops Calendar. You can view the calendar here. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Also, follow us on Twitter @CincyWorkforce and we'll keep you informed throughout the month. The SWORWIB now has over 200 followers.

9 How to Leverage Social Media in a Tight Labor Market If you're interested in learning how to leverage social media RSVP: Kathleen Busemeyer: busemk@jfs.hamilton-co.org OR DATE: Wednesday, October 25th 2017 TIME: 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM LOCATION: 1916 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH **bagels & coffee will be provided** The OhioMeansJobs Center of Cincinnati Hamilton County has posted the October 2017 Workshops Calendar. You can view the calendar here. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! The SWORWIB has a Facebook page where we post news, pictures, events and up-to-date information at Also, follow us on and we'll keep you informed throughout the month. The SWORWIB now has over 200 followers. Donations Appreciated The SWORWIB is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Would you or your organization like to support the continued success of the workforce board? To make a donation (tax deductible) to the SWORWIB in support of Cincinnati-Hamilton County workforce initiatives, Sherry Kelley Marshall at smarshall@sworwib.org. 9/10

FACEBOOK. Contact: Sherry Kelley Marshall Administrative Services smarshall@sworwib.

10 FACEBOOK. Contact: Sherry Kelley Marshall Administrative Services Southwest Ohio Region Workforce Investment Board, Great Oaks - Scarlet Oaks Campus, 100 Scarlet Oaks Drive, Instructional Resource Ctr - Room 102, Cincinnati, OH SafeUnsubscribe {recipient's } smarshall@sworwib.org Update Profile About our service provider Sent by smarshall@sworwib.org in collaboration with Try it free today 10/10

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Partner with How the Food Bank Works We acquire food from the community. With the help of volunteers, we inspect, sort and store the food. We also produce hot meals for kids. We distribute the food to