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OIC of America is building a direct line to economic power for America’s forgotten people – out of poverty, into new careers, and toward stronger communities

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THE CHALLENGE

For generations, too many Black and poor Americans have been forgotten and kept out of our economy due to systemic inequality in education and access. At the same time, our country is experiencing a critical labor shortage, leaving employers in need of millions of skilled people. This demands urgent action. We must take advantage of this pivotal moment to build the economic power of a forgotten population.

WE INVEST IN PEOPLE

OIC is building a direct line to economic power for America’s forgotten people, out of poverty, into new careers, and toward stronger communities. We are a crucial bridge to a new talent pipeline, from training to employer matching. We provide free high-quality training services across high-demand industries, creating opportunities for people to build economic power for themselves and their communities. We tailor our services to local economies, providing a geographic and cultural lens to this deeply personal work of ensuring economic justice for all.

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

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

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OIC of Rocky Mount CEO Reuben Blackwell elected to serve as leader of national career education group

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.

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TESTIMONIALS

  • Adelina Rondeau, OIC of New London- New London, CT

    “What a wonderful place with wonderful people that truly and genuinely want to help you!”

  • William Bright, Summit Academy OIC, MN

    “This experience gave me the confidence to return to a normal life, a normal home, and the ability to use my homelessness to empower those who struggle as I have.”

  • Laurence Matthew

    “[South Florida OIC] truly is a blessing to the community by assisting the under-employed, unemployed, and ex-offenders population with training and job placement assistance programs.”

  • Maria Mabanag, JobTrain, Menlo Park, CA

    “Tremendous thanks to JobTrain and its financial supporters for giving me the opportunity to graduate in Culinary Arts….God Bless to you good people at JobTrain and EDD as well!!”