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Vets Moving Forward

Vets Moving Forward is an annual community event that brings together veterans, active-duty military members, and their families with employers, Veteran Service Organizations, and essential community resources. Attendees can explore job opportunities, connect with VA services, learn about benefits, and access valuable support designed to help them succeed in employment, education, and everyday life. As a proud partner and organizer, SOCHE helps bring this collaborative event to life by connecting veterans with education, employment, and community resources that support long-term success.

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SOCHE Awarded CenterPoint Energy Foundation Energizing Veteran Resilience Grant!

SOCHE has been selected as a recipient of a CenterPoint Energy Foundation Energizing Veteran Resilience Grant, receiving $25,000 to support veterans and their families throughout the Miami Valley. The grant is part of a special initiative established in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, supporting nonprofit organizations that strengthen veteran resilience through programs focused on housing stability, mental health, and everyday needs.

The funding will support SOCHE’s Vets Moving Forward: Reintegration Support and Basic Needs Initiative, expanding resources that help veterans successfully transition to civilian life, pursue education, and connect with employment opportunities.

Of the total award, a portion will fund grocery gift cards, which will be distributed through Veterans Service Commissions and university veteran centers in Montgomery, Greene, and Clark Counties. The funding will also support Vets Moving Forward programming in 2027, an event in its 10th year of helping veterans address barriers to employment, education, and long-term stability.

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SOCHE Announced as WorkOhio's West Regional Hub

SOCHE has been named the West Regional Hub for WorkOhio, strengthening its role in connecting job seekers and employers across western Ohio. In this capacity, SOCHE provides personalized career support, workforce resources, and direct employer engagement to help individuals access meaningful career opportunities while supporting businesses in building strong, qualified teams. By aligning regional talent with in-demand industries, SOCHE and WorkOhio are advancing workforce development and driving economic growth throughout the region.

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WorkOhio Job Connector Tour

WorkOhio’s growing impact in Western Ohio was highlighted in June 2026 when Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel visited Quality Quartz Engineering (QQE) in Beavercreek as part of the WorkOhio Job Connector Tour. Hosted by SOCHE, the visit showcased how partnerships among employers, educational institutions, and workforce organizations are strengthening Ohio’s talent pipeline. During the tour, Lt. Governor Tressel met with company leaders to learn how WorkOhio and SOCHE, serving as the Western Ohio Regional Hub, are helping connect employers with qualified talent while aligning workforce development efforts with the evolving needs of industry.

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