From Hopeless to Fearless: One Job Seeker's Background Check Story

Air Force. College scholarship. Leadership Training. These are achievements that any company would want to see on a resume, and qualities that a hiring manager would want to see in an employee. They show discipline, intelligence, and growth. But if you are formerly incarcerated, sometimes it doesn’t matter what’s on ...

How Long Should Someone Be Punished After They Make a Mistake?

Dion was born and raised in Cincinnati and has loved music as long as he can remember. A talented rapper, he knew that he needed a good job when he got out of prison so he could support his dreams of performing live. After his release, Dion was applying for ...

Everyone Needs a Fair Chance

Discrimination is not always easy to detect and can be impossible to prove, but Bridget knew it when she felt it. Since getting out of prison six years ago, there were many times that the formerly incarcerated mother of two applied for a job that she was qualified for and ...

Cincinnati residents with criminal history get a second chance at jobs

The Center for Employment Opportunities hosted a re-entry job fair aiming to employ those who have a criminal history.

U.S. Bank uses grant to create employment opportunities [VIDEO]

Erica DiMartino-McNertney, CEO Cincinnati Site Director, joins Fox19 Now to discuss U.S. Bank's investment in CEO's program.

U.S. Bank Foundation invests $1 million to support emerging leaders and community-led solutions to address economic disparities

U.S. Bank Foundation invests $1 million to support emerging leaders and community-led solutions to address economic disparities

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Bank Foundation today announced a $1 million investment to 20 nonprofit organizations driven by a diverse group of exceptional emerging leaders who are focused on creating effective community-led solutions to the increasing economic disparities.

Getting Former Prisoners Back in the Workforce [Video]

It can be hard for people to find employment because of their past mistakes. However, this nonprofit helps citizens get back on track with the tools they need to find work.

#MLKDay Series 2021: Destiny Fordham

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Keybank Donates $300,000 In COVID-19 And Social Justice Support To Central And Southwestern Ohio Nonprofits

Picking up trash on Ohio's highways, interstates is never-ending work

Helping ODOT in cleanup efforts are inmates at the Lebanon Correctional Institution and workers from the Center for Employment Opportunities. “That is a tremendous benefit to us. It saves time, money, puts our manpower to work to maintain the roadways, repair the roadways,” said Fuller. "When you’re looking at the ...

C.E.O. Works battles the prison-to-poverty pipeline in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - In Cincinnati, there's a new program working to end the prison-to-poverty pipeline. The goal is to help people formerly incarcerated find housing and work. In just one year, C.E.O. has helped 196 people. Patrick Guggino is one of them.