Workforce development

Richland and Ashland counties in north central Ohio have long had economies dominated by manufacturing. Local educators and employers are trying to prevent a loss of workforce.

Like much of eastern Ohio, Columbiana County was hit hard by the opioid epidemic. Now, one school there is using job training to combat it.

President Biden has $52.7 billion to invest in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing plants. But there's a big shortfall in workers for the new jobs.

The center, slated to open in April 2025, is expected to accelerate domestic development of battery cells and manufacturing technology.

Funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission will help Ohio communities across the state build employment programs for those recovering from addiction.

Allen County in northwest Ohio wants to eliminate barriers for community members who want to become in-home childcare providers. So, it’s putting on workshops to ease the process.

A decade ago, Lorain Community College shifted its coursework to meet community needs. It’s a blueprint for community colleges that want to shape their local economies, according to a new book.

More than 150,000 working-age Central Appalachian residents aren’t in the labor force. The Ohio River Valley Institute says that makes it ripe for a federally subsidized workforce program.

When its Licking County factories are finished in 2025, Intel plans to hire 3,000 workers with an average wage of $135,000.

Biden helped announce new initiatives planned by Columbus State Community College, local unions and employers meant to quadruple the amount of trained technicians in the area.