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Innovative Workforce Recruiting Event
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Innovative Workforce Recruiting Event
3v3 Hoops leverage super exciting basketball and NBA celebrity power to connect employers to the workforce and individuals to job training.
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM.
Where: The RPAC located on the OSU campus.
Workforce Connection Plan: The tournament is organized by divisions to provide competitive play. Each
division represents a specific segment of the labor market:
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Middle School: Create pipeline to employment for the future workforce and provide career counseling.
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High School: Opportunities for summer jobs, school-to-work employment, certifications and summer programs.
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College: Opportunities for internships, campus hiring and early-career hiring.
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Business & Community: Employees increasingly value opportunities that blend fun, service, and meaning, and those who participate take pride in representing their company in a positive community setting.
Vendor Space: Employers will have their own zone and job training/summer programs will be together in close
proximity to the employment zone.
The investment to participate is minimal:
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Employer Investment: Recruiting station including table, chairs and electricity ($900). Register your 3v3
team at no additional cost.
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Why should your business register a team?
Registering a team in a 3v3 Hoops tournament allows Columbus businesses to simultaneously invest in workforce development, strengthen community trust, energize employees and build a future talent pipeline, through authentic, human connection.
HERE ARE FIVE MORE REASONS TO PARTICIPATE.
Early connection to future talent
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Student-athletes consistently demonstrate discipline, teamwork, time management, leadership and resilience. Traits employers seek.
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Direct interaction humanizes the company and allows students to see real professionals who look like them and share similar interests.
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Informal conversations during games and downtime often create stronger impressions than career fairs.
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Employees can share career paths, internships, apprenticeships and entry-level opportunities organically.
Soft-skills alignment
3v3 basketball mirrors workplace skills:
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Communication under pressure
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Trust and collaboration
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Adaptability
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Accountability
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Visible commitment to Columbus neighborhoods
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Participation signals that the company is not just located in Columbus but invested in Columbus.
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Being present in community spaces builds credibility beyond sponsorship logos.
Strengthening community trust
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When employees engage directly, not just executives, it reinforces authenticity.
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Builds goodwill among families, schools, coaches, and community leaders.
Supporting youth pathways
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Connecting sports, education and career awareness strengthens the local talent ecosystem, which benefits employers long-term.
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High-impact team building
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3v3 Hoops requires collaboration, strategy and trust, mirroring workplace dynamics.
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Cross-department teams break silos and build relationships.
Purpose-driven engagement
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Employees increasingly value opportunities that combine fun, service and meaning.
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Participating employees feel pride representing their company in a positive community setting.
Wellness and morale
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Physical activity and friendly competition boosts morale, reduces stress and supports overall wellness initiatives.
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Measurable social impact
Participation directly supports:
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Youth development
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Education-to-career pipelines
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Community health and engagement
Beyond check-writing
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Hands-on involvement is increasingly valued by stakeholders, customers, and employees.
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Demonstrates shared value creation, not transactional philanthropy.
Local ESG credibility
Strong alignment with:
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Social (community investment, workforce readiness)
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Governance (employee engagement, ethical leadership)
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Positive, organic brand exposure
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Community members associate the company with fun, mentorship, and opportunity.
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Social media, local press, and word-of-mouth amplify impact.
Employer of choice positioning
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Shows the company values people, community, and youth development.
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Attracts socially conscious candidates and customers.
Relatable brand storytelling
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Employees in jerseys are more memorable than logos on banners.
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3V3 Hoops Tournament Hosted by
NBA Legend Kenny Anderson
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | @ RPAC OSU CAMPUS
Early connection to future talent
-
Student-athletes consistently demonstrate discipline, teamwork, time management, leadership and resilience. Traits employers seek.
-
Direct interaction humanizes the company and allows students to see real professionals who look like them and share similar interests.
-
Informal conversations during games and downtime often create stronger impressions than career fairs.
-
Employees can share career paths, internships, apprenticeships and entry-level opportunities organically.
Soft-skills alignment
3v3 basketball mirrors workplace skills:
-
Communication under pressure
-
Trust and collaboration
-
Adaptability
-
Accountability
-
Visible commitment to Columbus neighborhoods
-
Participation signals that the company is not just located in Columbus but invested in Columbus.
-
Being present in community spaces builds credibility beyond sponsorship logos.
Strengthening community trust
-
When employees engage directly, not just executives, it reinforces authenticity.
-
Builds goodwill among families, schools, coaches, and community leaders.
Supporting youth pathways
-
Connecting sports, education and career awareness strengthens the local talent ecosystem, which benefits employers long-term.
-
High-impact team building
-
3v3 Hoops requires collaboration, strategy and trust, mirroring workplace dynamics.
-
Cross-department teams break silos and build relationships.
Purpose-driven engagement
-
Employees increasingly value opportunities that combine fun, service and meaning.
-
Participating employees feel pride representing their company in a positive community setting.
Wellness and morale
-
Physical activity and friendly competition boosts morale, reduces stress and supports overall wellness initiatives.
-
Measurable social impact
Participation directly supports:
-
Youth development
-
Education-to-career pipelines
-
Community health and engagement
Beyond check-writing
-
Hands-on involvement is increasingly valued by stakeholders, customers, and employees.
-
Demonstrates shared value creation, not transactional philanthropy.
Local ESG credibility
Strong alignment with:
-
Social (community investment, workforce readiness)
-
Governance (employee engagement, ethical leadership)
-
Positive, organic brand exposure
-
Community members associate the company with fun, mentorship, and opportunity.
-
Social media, local press, and word-of-mouth amplify impact.
Employer of choice positioning
-
Shows the company values people, community, and youth development.
-
Attracts socially conscious candidates and customers.
Relatable brand storytelling
-
Employees in jerseys are more memorable than logos on banners.
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Workforce Development
& Talent Pipelines
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Early connection to future talent
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Soft Skills Development
Employee Engagement, Retention & Culture
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High-impact team building
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Purpose-driven engagement
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Wellness and morale
Brand Visibility & Employer Branding
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Positive, organic brand exposure
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Employer of choice positioning
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Relatable brand storytelling
Community Development &
Place-Based Investment
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Visible commitment to Columbus neighborhoods
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Strengthening community trust
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Supporting youth pathways
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & ESG Alignment
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Measurable social impact
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Beyond check-writing
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Local ESG credibility
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