Proof of Usefulness Report

Creating Central Ohio Futures

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+54
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Creating Central Ohio Futures (ccohf.org) is a legitimate and valuable non-profit organization providing workforce development in Columbus, Ohio. Search results confirm significant partnerships with the City of Columbus and Franklin County, with revenue/funding likely exceeding $1M annually (ProPublica data). The program has verified social utility, placing graduates in middle-class trade jobs. However, the project submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing false claims (audience: 'everyone', traction: 'most people have used my product') and incorrect terminology ('marketcap'). As a non-technological service provider with a localized scope and a poor submission, it scores within the 'Minimal Traction' range relative to global tech standards, despite its real-world effectiveness.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+3.0
Technical Innovation+3.0
Evidence Of Traction+12.0
Market Timing Relevance+8.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+49.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.09
Final Score+54

Project Details

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Description
Creating Central Ohio Futures has partnered with the City of Columbus and Franklin County to offer multiple unique workforce development initiatives: Building Back Better Together, Building Futures, Driving Futures, and County Futures. Each program takes on a unique approach to job training and skill development in order to strengthen our communities by providing program participants with a clear path to the Middle Class.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline