Employer Partnerships

Build a Skilled Workforce Faster - Partner with Tri-C

At Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), we're not just about education — we're also about transformation. Partner with us to create a workforce that's skilled, motivated and ready to tackle tomorrow's challenges. Together, we'll help your business thrive. 

Why Partner With Tri-C?

Customized Training Programs

Work with our team to design targeted training aligned with your operations, helping your employees gain the right skills while saving time and reducing training costs.

Earn-and-Learn Solutions

Develop and strengthen your talent pipeline through apprenticeships and structured earn-and-learn models that support both new and incumbent workers, helping you attract, train, and retain talent.

Upskilling Your Workforce 

Equip your current employees with in-demand skills through flexible continuing education and development programs aligned with high-demand fields, including advanced manufacturing and engineering, healthcare, IT, transportation, and construction. These programs support retention, advancement, and long-term growth.

End-to-End Workforce Support

Tri-C serves as a one-stop workforce partner, supporting program design, delivery, and apprenticeship navigation to help you build and sustain your workforce.

Our Employer-Focused Services

Build a Talent Pipeline

Access and engage Tri-C students and alumni to support your hiring needs. We help you connect with candidates for internships, co-ops, and full-time roles while building structured pathways that align education with employment.

Customized Training Delivery

Design and deliver training tailored to your organization, including short-term credentials, cohort-based programs, and hands-on instruction aligned with your equipment, processes, and workforce goals.

Workforce Upskilling Programs

Provide your employees with targeted training in high-demand areas such as advanced manufacturing, healthcare, IT, transportation, and construction. Flexible options are available to fit your schedule and business operations.

Apprenticeship and Earn-and-Learn Program Design

Develop or expand registered apprenticeships and earn-and-learn models with support from Tri-C. We assist with occupation selection, program design, state registration, compliance, and ongoing program management, helping you build a sustainable, skilled workforce.