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Lima Senior sophomores sign on for Career Tech career pathways
Allen County

Lima Senior sophomores sign on for Career Tech career pathways

  • Sophia Fields
  • Updated May 11, 2026

At Lima Senior, sophomore students gathered for a signing ceremony to the Career Tech program.

Cenovus invests in future workforce with $15K gift to Apollo Educational Foundation
Allen County

Cenovus invests in future workforce with $15K gift to Apollo Educational Foundation

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Mar 12, 2026

Cenovus Energy’s Lima Refinery donated $15,000 to the Apollo Educational Foundation to support career training and workforce development for students at Apollo Career Center. The funding will help students participate in programs like SkillsUSA competitions, which allow them to showcase and strengthen their trade skills.

Women in Construction Week Highlights Opportunities for Young Women
Allen County

Women in Construction Week Highlights Opportunities for Young Women

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Mar 7, 2026

Women in the construction industry are being recognized during Women in Construction Week by the local NAWIC chapter.
Leaders hope the celebration will inspire more young women to pursue careers in construction and skilled trades.

Hundreds compete at Apollo Career Center in SkillsUSA Ohio Northwest Regional Competition
Allen County

Hundreds compete at Apollo Career Center in SkillsUSA Ohio Northwest Regional Competition

  • Conner Prince
  • Updated Feb 13, 2026

Hundreds of students filled Apollo Career Center on Friday, showcasing their talents across a wide range of skill areas. Apollo hosted the 2025-26 SkillsUSA Ohio Northwest Regional competitions. 66 Apollo students were among approximately 500 students from 20 career and technical centers who competed.

Manufacturing tour highlights workforce development efforts in Allen County
Allen County
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Manufacturing tour highlights workforce development efforts in Allen County

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Nov 17, 2025

State officials made several stops across Lima and Allen County on Monday as part of a manufacturing bus tour highlighting Ohio’s industry.

Students explore careers in welding, HVAC, and more at UA Local 776 open house
Allen County

Students explore careers in welding, HVAC, and more at UA Local 776 open house

  • Conner Prince
  • Updated Nov 11, 2025

Area high school and adult education students explored various career paths at the UA Local 776 open house on Tuesday.

OhioMeansJobs Allen County holds 4th annual Spring Career Fair
Allen County

OhioMeansJobs Allen County holds 4th annual Spring Career Fair

  • Updated May 7, 2025

Ohio Means Jobs providing a hub for students and employers to network for future careers on Tuesday.

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Lt. Gov. Tressel stresses Workforce Development as a priority for Ohio
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Lt. Gov. Tressel stresses Workforce Development as a priority for Ohio

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Apr 24, 2025

LIMA, OH (WLIO) – Ohio’s top priority is creating the strongest possible workforce for the state, and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel is at the forefront…

Apollo Career Center hosts annual Apollopalooza
Allen County

Apollo Career Center hosts annual Apollopalooza

  • Updated Apr 10, 2025

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - Apollo Career Center welcomed the community Thursday evening for its annual Apollopalooza.

Growing STEM: Former GROB apprentices look back at the experience they gained in the program
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Growing STEM: Former GROB apprentices look back at the experience they gained in the program

  • Katie Honigford
  • Updated Feb 24, 2025

Apprentices at GROB Systems Inc. in Bluffton spend two years in training, either in the mechanical or electrical pathway, followed by two years of job placement in a specific department at the facility. They also have the opportunity to be hired by GROB outright.

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