MERCER COUNTY, Ohio (WLIO) - Tri Star Career Compact held an open house Friday evening for its Project House, a student-built home constructed…
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Getting the workforce is the most difficult part of workforce development, but Allen County may have a solution.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - UNOH held their third installment of "Breaking the Stigma" of women working in male-dominated industries.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine highlighted the state’s economic growth, workforce challenges, and future education policies during his 2025 State of the State address.
In recent years, the percentage of women in the construction industry has risen from just over 10% to 14% of the workforce, according to the National Association of Women in Construction. The organization emphasizes the importance of recognizing these women for their contributions to the field.
The program connects individuals ages 16 to 24 with paid summer internships in fields they are interested in pursuing. Participants must register for pre-employment training to take part in the program.
During their annual meeting, the AEDG and Greater Lima Region talked about the various projects and investments that have been made in Lima and Allen County.
Ohio's workforce is changing, and parents, colleges, and tech schools need to keep up to make sure our young people are prepared. That was the message from Stephen Dackin, the director of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, at this morning's Wake, Rattle and Roll meeting.
It was an opportunity to hear from officials from seven organizations that represent Ohio businesses in some form. The Big 7 Regional thought roundtable was held Friday with dozens of local businesses, political leaders, and industry officials showing up to hear how the Big 7 can help them with the challenges they are facing.
Task Force Lima meeting to discuss economic factors around the region and country impacting the tank plant. One major topic on the agenda was workforce development and the successful partnership with OhioMeansJobs to fill vacancies at the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center through career fairs and online recruitment. They are also working on plans to send representatives to Washington, D.C., in early 2025 to advocate for federal funding that would be put towards modernizing machines, equipment, and facility infrastructure.