South Side Thrive Collaborative

Join us! As a network of people who support the needs of our South Side community each and everyday, its imperative we make space to take care of ourselves. Space is limited and registration is required. 📍 Addressing Burnout Training Registration: https://lnkd.in/gVpUfFwP

🎉Our South Side Job Fair was a huge success! 🎉 We welcomed around 200 participants and 18 employers offering opportunities across a wide range of industries. ➡️From manufacturing to healthcare and beyond, each employer was eager to share valuable insights about open positions, career paths, and workforce development. ⭐️It was incredible to see so many community members engaging in conversations, learning about job openings, and getting the resources they need to take the next step in their careers. ⭐️A big thank you to our employers and participants for making this event so impactful! We’re excited to see what’s next for everyone who attended! ✅ Want to be involved? Sign up for our newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/e6zCwZBu

As the South Side continues to change, we are working to ensure it’s for the betterment of all residents in the South Side. Several community leaders were included in a Columbus Business First article that highlighted recent and upcoming projects in the South Side. We know many people in the South Side struggle to make ends meet. It’s why we launched a new collaborative effort to support residents in building a stable future through good jobs and workforce training. Together, we can make sure the South Side is a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive Read the full article at: https://lnkd.in/gDCGNwzG

📣 Exciting Announcement! The South Side is home to thousands of residents who are building their lives here. Our latest initiative helps build careers here too. South Side community members can take the first step toward stable employment and financial security by discovering local employment opportunities and accessible workforce training programs. Find all the information to Build Your Career in the South Side in one place! Visit: https://lnkd.in/gEY55umM

Join us at the South Side Job Fair on October 23, 2024 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm! Job seekers looking for a new opportunity are invited to meet employers hiring for a variety of positions! Register at: https://lnkd.in/gBSptCV2 Participating employers include: ⭐ 180 Demo / CleanTurn ⭐ Columbus City Schools - Ohio ⭐ Columbus Metropolitan Library ⭐ Hilton ⭐ Nationwide Children's Hospital ⭐ Kroger ⭐ NiSource ⭐ Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Centers ⭐ Franklin County and more! Types of jobs employers are hiring for include Early Child Education Teachers, Forklift Operators, Customer Service Representatives, Community Outreach, Food Prep & Servers, Medical Assistants & Nurses, Housekeeping, Protective Services, Cashier and so much more! Hosted in collaboration with The Reeb Center, Godman Guild Association, and Goodwill Columbus

UPDATED!📍 SOUTH SIDE JOB FAIR 📍 📅 Join us Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at 280 Reeb Avenue 🤝 Connect with local employers looking to hire for a variety of job opportunities. Participating employers include: - Nationwide Children's Hospital - Goodwill Columbus - Columbus Metropolitan Library - 180 Demo - Columbus City Schools - Ohio - FedEx - Fortuity - Franklin County - Kroger - Southeast Healthcare - and MORE! 🗣️ Come ready to talk about job openings with over a dozen employers. Don’t miss this chance to explore new career paths! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gBSptCV2 Hosted in partnership with Goodwill Columbus, The Reeb Center, and Godman Guild Association

We had a fantastic All Network Forum this week - Big Table edition! Community leaders learned together and shared valuable insights on fostering safety in the South Side. With presentations from Tonni Oberly, PhD, MPH of Health Policy Institute of Ohio, Thell Robinson III of Halt Violence and Jamar Harris of City of Columbus Office of Violence Prevention, this session focused on effective strategies to address violence and build stronger, more connected neighborhoods. For upcoming events, please check out our events here: https://lnkd.in/gUPBMeZU

Join us at our All Network Forum on Wednesday, September 25! We host these quarterly sessions to bring together community stakeholders in Columbus' South Side. Our next event coincides with the The Columbus Foundation BIG Table! We are excited to welcome several guest presenters and then be in discussion with one another to build a better, more connected South Side. RSVP at: https://lnkd.in/gJgGg52z

Here’s a look at some moments from the De-Escalation Training we hosted this week! This training brought together South Side non-profits, businesses, and civic leaders to develop skills for diffusing conflicts and communicating effectively. We all play a part in fostering peace in our community. Thank you to our trainer Vincent Ford MPA, TRCC for an excellent program!

🌟 600 + people engaged in the South Side! As residents of the South Side themselves, the Resident Ambassadors encouraged neighbors, talked to youth, connected people to food, taught residents about getting and using health insurance, showed them resources, and more. Please join us in celebrating their impact made in the community this year! Here’s a glimpse into the work they did to support their neighbors health and wellness. ➡ ➡