Culture & Jobs at T-CETRA

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but for those who struggle with mental health issues, finding support is a year-round challenge. 

New year, new you! We’ve been hearing this sentiment a lot in the past few weeks and have probably heard it every year since we can consciously remember. Many of us take time at the end of each year to establish goals for the new year — and many of those goals are wellness-focused. 

Despite macroeconomic challenges, many startups continue to raise funding, add customers, and grow. 

This time of year we like to take a moment to reflect on giving back to the community. One of the biggest themes of giving back in the startup world is returning the love to the people and the planet that provides support when you’re getting started.   As part of this reflection, we’d like to bring to light a few companies that keep the community and our environment top of mind. 

Columbus, Ohio has one of the fastest growing startup and tech ecosystems, not just in the Midwest but in the country. Why? Because it’s home to some incredible startup and tech companies. 

As the Ohio tech and startup scene continues to grow, so do the job opportunities! We've pulled together an exciting list of startups and tech companies in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati that are currently hiring and doing great things.  {{cta('5f6df6ea-8370-4070-9b21-e7064a12d0f8','justifycenter')}}

My dad always says, "If you're not learning at your job anymore, it's time to move on." Professional growth and development are huge factors for taking — or leaving — a job. 

There’s no doubt a shift is happening in the hiring landscape. Many companies, big and small, have gone from rapidly hiring to cutting teams and reorganizing their labor force. But that’s not the whole story.  I want to provide a consistent place for anyone impacted by layoffs, or having difficulty landing a job during this time. A place with regular open job listings, resources to help you along the way, and ultimately some stability during this time. And as always, you can contact me directly at

At Purpose Jobs, we believe that businesses can be a force of good. Whether that’s through the products or services they offer, or the way they interact with the community. 

The Midwest is rapidly becoming home to some of the best fintech startups in the country. 

From renewable energy to cyber security, there are a ton of great companies hiring engineers to work on exciting projects. If you’re looking for a job with a purpose, a team to call home, or the ultimate work-life balance, check out these 13 engineering roles that are hiring right now. {{cta('5f6df6ea-8370-4070-9b21-e7064a12d0f8','justifycenter')}}

For an updated list, check out 2023's Best Companies for Work-Life Balance.   Work-life balance. It’s been a buzz word for the last two years as the COVID-19 pandemic blurred the lines between work and home. As we enter a new era of benefits, the pandemic has made one thing clear: a healthy work-life balance is very important. 

Health insurance, remote flexibility and team retreats are great when it comes to benefits, but there's something even stronger: purpose.

Think about all the times in your day when you use a credit card. Buying groceries, going out to eat, online shopping… Every time you watch Netflix or listen to Spotify or whatever other streaming services you use, that’s made possible by your credit card. 

We're virtually heading to SXSW, one of the country's biggest festivals and conferences. We're teaming up with our friends at Midwest House to host the career fair on March 15th and connect top employers and job seekers.

Americans are leaving their jobs in record numbers to search for something better. So when it comes to the best places to work in 2022, what does that look like?

The list is out for 2023 — check out the Top Startups in Columbus, Ohio to Watch in 2023   It’s hard to even stay current on all the great things startups are doing around Columbus. 

This post has been updated include updated links and resources. The State of the Columbus Startup Community brought together top Columbus tech leaders to share the secrets behind this rapidly growing startup community and showcase amazing job opportunities.We heard from Mark Kvamme (co-founder of Drive Capital), Kristy Campbell (COO of Rev1 Ventures), Catherine Allshouse (CIO of Veeva Systems), Densil Porteous (CEO of Pride Fund 1), Tim Trad (Creative Director at Path Robotics and founder and CEO of