Education

We strongly believe that to advance our community, we must spend time and resources to prepare our future generations for the workforce and provide them with positive developmental experiences to grow their skills.
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Inspiring Educational Excellence

Educators assume a great deal of responsibility when it comes to preparing students for life outside the classroom. To recognize these efforts and reward educational excellence in our community, we established the Dr. Lawrence C. Hawkins Educator of the Year Award, named after an esteemed former member of our company’s board of directors.

Each year, we recognize a group of outstanding educators from Cincinnati Public Schools who elevate the educational process and make a positive impact on their students. In addition to hosting an annual marquee event for award semifinalists and finalists, we present one winner a $10,000 cash prize.

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In & Out of the Classroom

In 2022, we partnered with Adopt-A-Class – an organization that seeks to connect business professionals with local students to share valuable insights about career development in a hands-on learning environment.

In 2023, we more than doubled our number of volunteers with 25 leaders participating.

We are also a Pioneer Partner in the DePaul Cristo Rey High School Corporate Work Study program. For the last six years we have welcomed eight students each year – for a total of 64 students to date.

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Investing in Youth

Building strong communities involves creating solid educational foundations for our children and recognizing and rewarding excellence among our educators. Since 2008, Western & Southern has partnered with the Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation to help send thousands of students to college.

 953 scholarships

 $1.4 million awarded

Our Support Focus Areas

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Our Corporate Responsibility Report highlights our efforts to create value for you and the communities we serve. Accomplishing our mission relies on key practices and policies designed to leave a positive impact on you, our communities and the world.