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Economic Development Professional

 

Ohio's economic strength is built upon the diverse component regions that comprise the state, from the top tier to the most local level. Working as a team, Ohio's state and regional development leaders are always available to support new business development anywhere within state borders.

Here are the key resources to support economic development sales efforts - for additional assistance please call 1-877-466-4551 to speak with a development expert or contact:


Ohio's Workforce Resources

Ohio has an abundant, highly skilled workforce throughout all regions of the state. The combination of an excellent education system with evenly distributed population centers means a skilled workforce is available for firms locating or expanding anywhere in Ohio.

Ohio has:

  • A larger number of people in the workforce than 43 other states
  • Approximately 180,000 high school graduates annually
  • A six-year graduation rate supplying nearly 30,000 new college graduates
  • Approximately 2,600 engineering graduates annually
  • 38 four-year universities and branch campuses and 24 technical and community colleges
  • 92 vocational training school districts open to all Ohio secondary and adult students
  • Customizable workforce training programs

Ohio Workforce Development Contacts

Ohio Industrial Training Program/Ohio Department of Development
1-800-848-1300
http://www.odod.state.oh.us/OITP.htm

Governor's Ohio Workforce Policy Board/Ohio Department of Development
614-466-4155 or jhinten@odod.state.oh.us
http://www.ohioworkforceboard.org/

Workforce 411/Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Office of Workforce Development
(614) 644-0677 or workforce@odjfs.state.oh.us
http://www.ohioworkforce.org/

Ohio Business Alliance for Higher Education and the Economy/Ohio Business Development Council
1-877-466-4551

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