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In the heart of Ohio, the Central Ohio Workforce Development Network (COWDN) is transforming how businesses connect with talent—and how that talent is supported. With 13 founding member organizations, COWDN operates under a powerful guiding principle: “no wrong door.”…

Aspyr is proud to announce the establishment of the Central Ohio Workforce Development Network, a collaborative initiative providing comprehensive support and resources to job seekers and employers throughout the region. This pioneering effort coordinates sixteen established, non-profit agencies,…

Aspyr has been awarded a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to establish and grow registered apprenticeships in Central Ohio. This grant will allow Aspyr and the South Central Ohio Workforce Partnership (SCOWP) to expand high-quality training and employment opportunities to individuals in the region including…

As part of RoadTrip Nations’ Columbus story, local business celebrities Cameron Mitchell and Dr. Frederick Bertley share personal stories of achievement. Mitchell and Bertley’s career stories of STEM and entrepreneurship are included along with a diverse Columbus group covering their career journeys n healthcare, construction, and education…

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…