NCUS TEC named one of Columbus Business First’s Inno BizTech Fire Awardees
October 25, 2023
(Columbus, Ohio) Columbus Business First's prestigious Inno BizTech Fire Awards have once again set the stage for acknowledging the trailblazers of innovation in Central Ohio. Among the esteemed list of awardees, NCUS TEC, a leading community-based post-secondary career college, has been honored for its remarkable contributions to the region's innovation economy.
The Inno BizTech Fire Awards are a coveted distinction that celebrates companies and individuals whose groundbreaking efforts are igniting the innovation ecosystem in Columbus. NCUS TEC has been recognized for its unwavering commitment to providing cutting-edge, customized workforce certification training to empower individuals and bridge the talent gap in Central Ohio.
At NCUS TEC, the mission is clear: to equip students and corporations with in-demand skills and workforce preparation for higher-wage occupations, addressing the pressing need for a diversified workforce in the region. Low-income, underserved, underrepresented minorities, women, and Veterans are at the heart of NCUS TEC's efforts to meet Central Ohio's growing demand for an advanced skilled workforce.
Employers in Central Ohio have consistently voiced their struggles in finding, attracting, and retaining qualified and appropriately skilled talent. NCUS TEC has risen to this challenge by focusing on key sectors that drive the local economy, including Information Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Construction. Additionally, the institution offers a range of continuing education courses and is an integral part of TechCred Ohio, as well as an Individual Microcredential Assistance Program (IMAP) provider.
NCUS TEC's remarkable impact extends well beyond Central Ohio, making it one of the leading organizations offering innovative and effective solutions for urban challenges across the United States. With a proven track record of delivering high-quality workforce services, NCUS TEC has empowered countless individuals to gain the skills, credentials, and connections necessary for success in today's dynamic labor market.
"We are truly honored to receive this honor from Columbus Business First. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering dedication to fostering innovation and empowering individuals from all walks of life to thrive in the workforce," said Kristen Muenster, Vice President for NCUS TEC.
As Columbus Business First acknowledges the companies and individuals setting the innovation economy ablaze, NCUS TEC stands proudly among the luminaries, blazing a trail of its own in the pursuit of a brighter economic future for Central Ohio.