/tags/workforce-development workforce development en-US Copyright Wed, 07 May 2025 10:03:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-05-07/ohio-bet-big-on-career-technical-education-advocates-say-its-just-the-start Career and technical education programs expanded in the state after a big investment. The Fordham Institute hopes to see more growth. Wed, 07 May 2025 10:03:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-05-07/ohio-bet-big-on-career-technical-education-advocates-say-its-just-the-start Kendall Crawford /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-03-06/a-toledo-organization-prepares-immigrants-for-in-demand-jobs-now-workers-worry-for-the-future From health care to manufacturing, industries across Ohio need more workers. Some see immigrants and refugees as the solution, but federal immigration changes may mean fewer people to train. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:35:32 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-03-06/a-toledo-organization-prepares-immigrants-for-in-demand-jobs-now-workers-worry-for-the-future Erin Gottsacker /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-09-05/how-two-ohio-counties-are-working-to-train-and-retain-their-workforce 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. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:09:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-09-05/how-two-ohio-counties-are-working-to-train-and-retain-their-workforce Erin Gottsacker /news/2023-12-12/remote-work-is-here-to-stay-and-it-could-be-a-boon-for-ohio-small-towns Athens is working to attract more people to southeast Ohio by investing in remote work. A local researcher says more small cities in Ohio need to follow its lead. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:44:00 GMT /news/2023-12-12/remote-work-is-here-to-stay-and-it-could-be-a-boon-for-ohio-small-towns Kendall Crawford /news/2023-10-16/ohio-funding-will-help-connect-those-recovering-from-substance-use-disorders-to-jobs Funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission will help Ohio communities across the state build employment programs for those recovering from addiction. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:15:00 GMT /news/2023-10-16/ohio-funding-will-help-connect-those-recovering-from-substance-use-disorders-to-jobs Kendall Crawford /news/2023-10-10/ohio-is-in-a-childcare-crisis-one-county-has-a-solution 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. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:00:00 GMT /news/2023-10-10/ohio-is-in-a-childcare-crisis-one-county-has-a-solution Kendall Crawford /economy/2023-09-12/columbus-goodwill-facility-will-be-a-hub-to-train-for-broadband-building-jobs-in-ohio Students at the job training center can learn not only about broadband and fiber connections but also hospitality and commercial driving. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:22:07 GMT /economy/2023-09-12/columbus-goodwill-facility-will-be-a-hub-to-train-for-broadband-building-jobs-in-ohio Karen Kasler /news/2023-08-29/appalachians-are-disconnected-from-the-workforce-some-think-a-federal-employment-program-could-help 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. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 07:48:00 GMT /news/2023-08-29/appalachians-are-disconnected-from-the-workforce-some-think-a-federal-employment-program-could-help Kendall Crawford /news/2023-08-07/ohio-researchers-predict-the-most-critical-job-skills-as-ai-gains-traction As technology disrupts the job market, Ohio University researchers are using machine learning to predict which occupational skills will be most important in the state’s future. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 09:00:00 GMT /news/2023-08-07/ohio-researchers-predict-the-most-critical-job-skills-as-ai-gains-traction Kendall Crawford /2023-06-21/a-pilot-program-hopes-to-create-a-college-to-police-department-pipeline The state is piloting a new police recruiting program at Cedarville and Central State Universities. The program's creator believes more diverse police departments can reduce fatal police shootings. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:05:00 GMT /2023-06-21/a-pilot-program-hopes-to-create-a-college-to-police-department-pipeline Kathryn Mobley, WYSO Public Radio