Employment Training Programs

Below is a list of local training and learning programs for people who are unemployed or underemployed. 

• Cincinnati COOKS! is a free culinary job training program. It is a 10-week course that teaches students about the mechanics of a commercial kitchen. You can learn more here: https://freestorefoodbank.org/cincinnati-cooks/?scrlybrkr=ed38ba26
• LIFT The TriState offers an opportunity for unemployed and underemployed adults to participate in a 10-week course that teaches about Logistics, Inventory Management, Facilities Management, and Transportation (LIFT). Learn more about the program at https://freestorefoodbank.org/lift-the-tristate/.
• The Cincinnati Talent Acceleration Program at UC Aspire offers a variety of integrated education & training that result in Industry Recognized Credentials such as Microsoft Office Specialist, Google IT Support, and RISE Up. Visit their website at https://skills.uc.edu/educational-advancement/uc-aspire/uc-aspire-for-adult-learners.html.
• Per Scholas provides tuition-free IT training to many cities around the country, including Cincinnati. They can be found at https://perscholas.org/.
• Automotive Technician Training from CityLink is a four-week program that provides first-hand experience at no cost to clients. Learn more at https://www.citylinkcenter.org/automotive-technician-training/.
• CityLink also offers Habitat for Humanity Construction Training, and you can find additional information about it at https://www.citylinkcenter.org/construction-training/.
• Another CityLink program is Culinary Training. You can sign up for it at https://www.citylinkcenter.org/culinary-training/.
• CityLink's Healthcare Training allows clients to learn skills, earn industry certifications, and get internship experience. To sign up, visit https://www.citylinkcenter.org/healthcare-training/.