OIC of America taps leaders in finance, DEI, and education as board members

Incoming finance, DEI, and education leaders bring the knowledge to push forward OICA’s goal of bringing no-cost training to 25,000 students annually
OIC of Rocky Mount CEO Reuben Blackwell elected to serve as leader of national career education group

Longtime business leader Reuben Blackwell will lead a national network of career training organizations dedicated to building economic power for poor people across America. Executive directors of OIC of America elected Reuben Blackwell as its new leader effective March 2024. Blackwell has served as OIC of Rocky Mount’s President & CEO for over 25 years. Last summer, Blackwell welcomed President Joe Biden on his visit to Rocky Mount to talk about the importance of career development and skills training in the U.S. economy.
Philadelphia OIC Offers Digital Literacy Training Programs to Prepare for the Future of Work

Comcast has long believed in the power of partnerships to increase digital access and support job training initiatives, and the last year and a half has made those resources more necessary than ever. One long-standing partner, Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC), helps residents gain digital literacy skills that will be essential to thrive in a post-pandemic economy.