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THE PROBLEM

The U.S. is one of the richest countries in the world, yet 43.1 million Americans live in poverty and 19.4 million live in “deep” poverty, which often persists across generations. Family members may remain unemployed or “stuck” in low wage jobs, lacking education and skills needed in an increasingly competitive job market.

THE SOLUTION

OIC provides quality education and training services through a national network of local affiliates. We offer high quality skill development opportunities that enable economically disadvantaged and unemployed people of all races and backgrounds to become productive, more fulfilled members of society.

We envision a world in which all people are contributing members of their families and communities.

“The surging power of OIC  is the will of the people to become more than they have been, to prove to themselves and to others that they can achieve.”

Rev. Leon H. Sullivan


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

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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

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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!”

  • 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!!”

  • 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.”

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