Times may be tough, but Cincinnati's young need not fear.
In response to the current economic woes, the
Southwest Ohio Regional Workforce Investment Board (SWORWIB) has pledged $1.8 million to assist 30% more of Cincinnati's young people with job training and other employment services in 2009-2010.
"It is nice to be able to focus our funding for job training at a time when this area really needs it," says Sherry Kelley Marshall, President of the SWORWIB. "Even in a stagnating economy, we want young people to still have hope. This is a step to a brighter future."
The SWORWIB is partnering with Hamilton County's Department of Job and Family Services to help Cincinnati's at-risk youth, at lower costs.
In order to ensure effectiveness, the SWORWIB has selected the best programs aimed at helping this oft neglected demographic through a competitive bidding and review process that takes into account an organization's quality and reach.
Some of the programs chosen to receive funding include Connect2Success, Literacy Center West, Easter Seals Work Resource Center, Lighthouse Youth Services and Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates.
“We were pleased to receive many stellar proposals from a variety of strong organizations successful in providing quality services related to education, training, employment and support services for youth, “ Marshall says.
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Writer: Jonathan DeHart
Source: Brian Gregg, The Southwest Ohio Regional Workforce Investment Board
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