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The Talent Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati

Stronger partners.Stronger region.

The Talent Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati is a regional partnership that brings together employers, educators, and workforce organizations across the tri-state.

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    Become a partner, sponsor, or workgroup member and help shape the work across the Greater Cincinnati region.

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    Our Workgroups

    Four workgroups, one for each of our priorities. See where members are driving action and how to join.

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    Events

    Our convenings, summits, and partner gatherings bring the network together to learn, connect, and move forward.

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About Us

What is the Talent Collaborative?

The Talent Collaborative is a regional network of employers, educators, workforce organizations, and community partners working together to strengthen the talent ecosystem. By aligning efforts and sharing knowledge, we help create workforce solutions that support individuals, businesses, and the region.

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Our Priorities

Aligned Priorities. Stronger Region.

Explore our 2026 priorities and the collaborative approach we’re taking to create meaningful impact across the Greater Cincinnati region.

  1. 01Career Navigation

    Priority 1

    Career Navigation

    Increase awareness of regional workforce resources and partnerships while emphasizing career navigation that goes beyond tactical steps.

  2. 02Job Quality

    Priority 2

    Job Quality

    Empower employers to implement for their current and future workforce to the benefit of their business and the local economy as a whole.

  3. 03Opportunity & Access

    Priority 3

    Opportunity & Access

    Support initiatives serving priority populations, including individuals in recovery, dislocated workers, people with disabilities, youth and young adults, and returning citizens.

  4. 04Responding to Changing Economic & Workforce Conditions

    Priority 4

    Responding to Changing Economic & Workforce Conditions

    Facilitate dialogue and support initiatives that respond to changing workforce and economic conditions.

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The Work in Action

A snapshot of our recent impact through partnerships, convenings, and shared resources.

  • 180+attendees across four regional convenings and the Annual Summit
  • $1.575 Min ongoing grant-funded support stewarded across the Talent
  • 20%increase in attendees at the Annual Summit (2024 vs 2025)

Our Work

Our Work Across Greater Cincinnati

The Talent Collaborative connects employers, educators, workforce organizations, and community partners across the region. We work alongside partners who deliver workforce services directly, strengthening their reach and reducing duplication, so the ecosystem works better for everyone it serves. We don't deliver workforce services directly.

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Partners

Meet Our Partners

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Become a partner or sponsor to help advance collaborative workforce solutions that strengthen Greater Cincinnati’s talent ecosystem and create lasting regional impact.

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