City of Columbus Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Ready for a fresh start? ✨

Join us on April 18th from 10 AM - 2 PM for a FREE Record Sealing & Expungement Clinic at the OhioMeansJobs Employment Center. This is a great opportunity to get the legal support you need to move forward.

We'll also have the Future Forward Job Match Expo from 11 AM - 2 PM to connect you with employers and helpful community services.

‼️Space is limited, so be sure to pre-register today to reserve your spot!

👉Sign up for the expungement clinic: https://qrco.de/OMJexp

👉Register for the job expo: https://www.omjcfc.org/job-seekers/events/future-forward-job-match/

In partnership with Columbus City Schools Office of Outreach Services, we had the pleasure of hosting the Procurement Outreach Event, which turned out to be a great success! 🎉

It was wonderful to see local business owners actively exploring contracting opportunities and making valuable connections to grow their ventures. We are grateful to everyone who participated and supported our mission to foster an inclusive business community.

Stay tuned for more exciting events aimed at empowering small businesses! 💼

Join key representatives from Columbus City Schools and the City of Columbus Office of Diversity and Inclusion to learn about upcoming contracting and bid opportunities for small local businesses!

👉Register now! Visit bit.ly/odiccs5
🗓️ Thursday, December 11th, 2025
📌Columbus COED 1890 E Main St. Columbus, OH 43205
🕜 5 PM - 7 PM

Need support? Join us for a free food drive-thru at Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center this Monday.

We’ll have fresh produce, frozen meals, pantry items, diapers, and more.

No registration is required. Simply drive in or walk up. Supplies are limited.

RFP Alert!! 🚨 Are you a business that focuses on providing data analysis or community engagement services? If so, we are looking for you! The City of Columbus Office of Diversity and Inclusion will be conducting an availability study to understand the vendors in our market who are available to fulfill procurement opportunities in the City of Columbus.

Click the links below to review the full specifications and to submit an offer to the RFPs.📊

Availability Study Community Engagement RFP: https://bit.ly/cocrfpce

Availability Study Data Collection & Analysis RFP: https://bit.ly/rfq65

ODI was honored to host The Big Table® alongside community leaders and local business owners.

We invite you to make room at your table, welcoming individuals from various backgrounds and experiences to become catalysts for change within your community.

A heartfelt thank you to The Columbus Foundation for providing us with the opportunity to come together and forge meaningful connections!🤝✨

This morning, our Director Jason Jenkins moderated the Capital Budget Community Townhall on housing, mobility, procurement and LinkUs — bringing together voices from across the city to shape our future investments! 🏡

📊From infrastructure to community services, every dollar counts — and your input helps drive those decisions.

Couldn’t make it? We still want to hear from you. Join city leaders tomorrow, July 17th, at Woodward Park Community Center from 5:30pm-7pm. 📅📍

Thank you to all who joined us to make your voices heard! 🙌

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3rd! The City of Columbus will be hosting a career and resource fair from 9 AM-2 PM at Barnett Community Center. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, recent graduate, or someone who is exploring new career paths, this is your chance to connect with City of Columbus departments and HR professionals across the organization!

🔗Click the link below to learn more and register today!🌟

https://bit.ly/445WnAj

Are you a contractor looking to expand your opportunities in the construction industry?✨🛠️

Don’t miss this exciting event of networking, certification guidance, and insights on Community Benefit Agreements and upcoming city projects!

👉Register now! Visit bit.ly/cbtcodi

🗓️ Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
📌IBE 683: 939 Goodale Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212
🕜 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

A fresh start is just around the corner! ✨ Join us for a FREE Record Sealing & Expungement Clinic 📝 on April 5th at the OhioMeansJobs Employment Center. With limited space available, be sure to pre-register to secure your spot.

Along with crucial legal support, enjoy entertainment and a job and resource fair! Embrace the opportunity to take your first step toward a brighter future today! 🌟

Visit columbus.gov/diversity to learn more.