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The news is never good when workers are informed of pending layoffs and closures. Sadly, this has been occurring more frequently this year as several local companies have announced layoffs and closures including Bath & Body Works, Pitney Bowes, Charter Communications and most recently Big Lots. The good news is that staff from Ohio Means Jobs, Columbus – Franklin County can respond…

The nature of work is changing, forcing employers to adapt. Companies of all sizes are navigating this new normal. While no one knows exactly how this will play out, some are doing it better than others. Honorees are determined through workplace satisfaction surveys administered independently by Omaha, Nebraska-based Quantum Workplace…

The Ohio Economic Development Association’s annual excellence awards program recognizes the achievements of individuals and organizations in Ohio in the areas of economic and workforce development. Judged by a panel of OED Award winners were announced at the OEDA Annual Summit in Toledo on September 6, 2024…

The Central Ohio Healthcare Sector Partnership will host over 1,100 high school students from 20 school districts across Central Ohio at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, presenting hands-on activities to drive awareness of five priority healthcare occupations, including respiratory therapist, radiological technologist, surgical technologist, medical assistant, and registered nurse.  To grow the healthcare talent pipelineRead More »

The Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio in collaboration with OhioMeansJobs – Columbus-Franklin County has championed a series of industry tours called CareerQuest. The tours focus on in-demand manufacturing, logistics, information technology, and healthcare occupations taking prospective job seekers directly to the employer’s place of business.  The tour series kicked off in October with aRead More »

RoadTrip Nation, a nationally acclaimed PBS documentary series and companion career exploration program, offers students a transformative exploration experience to discover and match their passions with purpose. The program introduces students to a world of career possibilities. By following real people who have succeeded by reaching their dream careers students broaden their horizons, realize the attainabilityRead More »