Nov 12, 2024 | By Ryan M. Moser
Abu's Path from Parole to Promotion
Abu, the youngest of ten kids raised in Chicago, has never been one to coast through anything in life; when he develops a passion for something, whether it be Scrabble, public speaking, or manufacturing operations, he goes all in. “I was raised to work,” says Abu. “I learned early on ...
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Mar 31, 2024 | By Ryan M. Moser
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 ...
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Mar 31, 2024 | By Ryan M. Moser
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 ...
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Mar 31, 2024 | By Ryan M. Moser
From Rejection to Entrepreneurship: A Journey Beyond a Background Check
Despite 22 years in restaurant management, Marvin found himself having a very difficult time finding work when he came home from prison in 2022. He desperately needed a job, so he went to the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) and started working on a transitional work crew. After a few ...
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Mar 31, 2024 | By Ryan M. Moser
A Workforce That Holds Your Past Against You
Prior to Rolandon being convicted of a felony and put on probation, it was never hard for him to get a job. He’d been to college for electrical engineering, had a solid work history, and was extremely reliable. However, he quickly learned of the all-too-real impact a criminal record would ...
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Mar 31, 2024 | By Ryan M. Moser
How to Keep Hope When Your Second Chance is Taken Away
After college, Alex made some wrong turns and unfortunately found himself involved with the justice system. However, he believed that one day he could still find a good career doing what he loved. When he came home, he was extremely diligent with his job-hunting and made sure he was prepared ...
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Mar 31, 2024 | By Ryan M. Moser
An Indefinite Punishment
There is an art to cooking. That was what Benjamin learned after living in an apartment above a restaurant when he was released from prison, training with a chef while participating in a reentry vocational program. The program was a great stepping stone for Benjamin, but after finally being home ...
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Nov 29, 2023 | By Emily Montgomery
“Best moment of my life”: Dion reflects on apprenticeship graduation
Reflecting on his graduation this past summer from the Building Futures Program, an apprenticeship program for the construction industry, Dion said that having his father present meant everything to him. “My dad drove all the way to Columbus to see me graduate,” Dion said. “His smile when I showed him ...
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Mar 16, 2023 | By Emily Montgomery
CEO Cleveland scores big with recognition from an NBA affiliate team
It’s not unusual for CEO employees to be highlighted for their hard work by supervisors, coworkers, and family. But it is a special occasion for their efforts to be acknowledged by a professional sports team. On Friday, February 24, the Cleveland Charge recognized the efforts of CEO Cleveland employees and ...
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Oct 05, 2022 | By Emily Montgomery
Celebrating a full year of employment, Brian looks to the future
This past July, around the time many Americans were celebrating the anniversary of the nation’s founding, Ohio resident Brian celebrated a personal milestone: 365 days of employment post-incarceration. Brian’s job keeps the rest of us safe. He works in the Vehicle Quality Department at a Honda plant outside Columbus, where ...
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Apr 25, 2022 | By News 5 Cleveland
Cuyahoga County hosting job and resource fair for formerly incarcerated
During “Reentry Week 2022,” the Cuyahoga County Office of Reentry is hosting a job and resource fair to help people with criminal records opportunities for employment and a fresh start.
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Apr 21, 2022 | By WCPO 9
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.
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Mar 29, 2022 | By Leah Bacon
CEO Cleveland site director testifies before Ohio legislature in support of more opportunities for judicial release
Devon Hickman, CEO Cleveland Site Director, testified before the Ohio legislature in support of SB 288, which expands opportunities for judicial release in Ohio. You can read the full testimony here.
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Jan 07, 2022 | By TV20 News
CEO Cleveland Ready to Help Formerly Incarcerated Get to Work
CEO Cleveland Director Devon Hickman spoke with TV20 News to discuss CEO’s program and work. (Discussion starts at 5:08)
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Jul 30, 2021 | By Fox19 Now
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.
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Jul 29, 2021
U.S. Bank Foundation invests $1 million to support emerging leaders and community-led solutions to address economic disparities
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Jul 28, 2021 | By Business Wire
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.
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Jun 15, 2021 | By WCPO 9
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.
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Jan 19, 2021
#MLKDay Series 2021: Destiny Fordham
Destiny FordhamSenior Associate, Diversity & InclusionCEO Cincinnati
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Jan 19, 2021
#MLKDay Series 2021: Joseph Langdon
Joseph LangdonParticipantCEO Cincinnati
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Jan 19, 2021
#MLKDay Series 2021: Erica DiMartino
Erica DiMartinoBusiness Account ManagerCEO Cincinnati
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Oct 08, 2020 | By Karen Crane, KeyBank
Keybank Donates $300,000 In COVID-19 And Social Justice Support To Central And Southwestern Ohio Nonprofits
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Jan 30, 2020 | By Local 12 News
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 ...
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Jun 21, 2019 | By Walter Smith-Randolph, WKRC
, Local 12 news
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.
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