Nonprofit
Cincinnati Works
Mission
The mission of Cincinnati Works is to partner with all willing and capable persons living in poverty to assist them in escaping poverty through the acquisition and retention of self-supporting jobs. Cincinnati Works is a non-profit organization supplying capable entry-level employees to the corporate community.
About Us
Cincinnati Works is a poverty to self-sufficiency initiative started in 1996 by Dave and Liane Phillips. The program has 4 levels: 1) Job Readiness Training: includes structured training and one-on-one sessions until the member is employed. 2) Job search: includes group and individual sessions to assist members in finding a full-time job, paying $6-$9/hour with benefits, in their fields of interest. 3) Job Retention: includes intensive follow-up services to the member after job acquisition to promote the stability of the employment. 4) Advancement: includes services for those who have demonstrated stability in the workforce. Enables members to create a plan to pursue promotional, educational, and skills training opportunities.
Cause Areas Include
- Economic Development
Location & Contact
- (513) 744-9675
- 708 Walnut Street, 2nd floor, Cincinnati, Ohio, US
2nd floor
