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Ohio's abundant, skilled labor supply improves productivity, quality, and profit.

In Ohio, you'll have access to a plentiful, highly skilled workforce no matter where you locate in the state. Ohio's labor pool of 6 million workers is among the largest in the United States, with 773,000 manufacturing workers supporting its $89.3 billion state sector of the economy. Ohio ranks third in the United States in manufacturing production output. From K-12 schools that challenge and inspire students to be both imaginative and analytical in their thinking, to postsecondary institutions that promote the development of moral character and produce highly-skilled graduates; every level of Ohio's education and workforce development system is designed to create an educated, innovative and reliable workforce. Ohio is home to world-class public and private research institutions, ranking second in the U.S. in total research funding for materials engineering and fifth in specialty chemicals research. The Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University, the University of Cincinnati, the University of Toledo and the University of Akron are all among the top teaching and research facilities in the U.S.

There are 194 institutions of higher education in Ohio, more than any other state on a per capita basis, and there are 95,000 degrees conferred each year to associate, bachelor, and graduate students. Ohio ranks fourth in integrating technology, especially information technology, into its education system, according to the State New Economy Index, providing for a competitive, technology-based workforce. Ohio is committed to meeting the workforce and talent development needs of businesses

Wherever you locate in Ohio, you'll be close to community colleges and technical centers where your workforce can receive continuing training. With more than half a million students enrolled in Ohio universities, the state is continually developing its workforce and ensuring that employers have a competitive advantage in the 21st century global marketplace.