A Top Workplace Again: Tri-C Receives 16th NorthCoast 99 Award

Awards recognize organizations with HR practices that drive results

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has once again been recognized as one of Northeast Ohio’s top places to work, winning its 16th NorthCoast 99 award. Tri-C also received the Award of Excellence as the highest scorer among companies with 500 or more employees.

Presented by ERC, these annual awards recognize companies with HR practices that drive results, provide competitive advantages and allow businesses to innovate and grow.

Applicants are evaluated based on policies and practices related to the attraction and retention of top performers, as well as data collected from employee surveys. The process offers a blueprint for possible workplace initiatives and validation for current organizational initiatives.

Ami Hollis, Tri-C’s interim vice president of human resources, said the latest NorthCoast 99 honor reflects the work, dedication and enthusiasm of College employees.

"Our employees have always been committed to the mission of the College, which is reflected in this recognition," she said. "They continually demonstrate resilience and passion, which allows the entire College to adapt as an institution to serve our students in the best ways possible."

More than 3,000 people work at Tri-C, making it one of the region’s largest employers.

ERC president, Kelly Keefe, congratulated the 2022 NorthCoast 99 winners, noting that flexibility and benefits are key to building a great organization. 

"These outstanding companies prioritize the employee experience, offering attractive benefits and innovative policies that today’s workforce demands," she said. "We’re thrilled to recognize the winning companies and look forward to sharing their success stories." 

ERC provides data and HR training and consulting services to help organizations build and maintain great workplaces.

View a full list of award winners at northcoast99.org/winners. 

September 01, 2022

By Anthony Moujaes, 216-987-3068 or anthony.moujaes@tri-c.edu