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WDBCO’s Central Ohio Pre-Apprenticeship Hub is reaching out to schools and private industry to identify and engage candidates for in-demand careers. Working closely with the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) and Apprentice Ohio, Jessica Weithman, Pre-apprenticeship coordinator at WDBCO has hosted several forums introducing schools and businesses to available funding, the pre-apprenticeship process,Read More »

One of the most auspicious aspects of the Biden administration’s surge in industrial policy legislation is the possibility of creating thousands of new, accessible, and tech-related blue-collar and “new-collar” jobs for people without college degrees.  The potential for such work has been most widely championed in the context of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act. Less noticed, though, is theRead More »

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Director Matt Damschroder recently announced enhancements to the OhioMeansJob.com Career Pathway Tool. The interactive tool makes it easy and fun to explore occupations within 16 career clusters, including “Health Science,” “Manufacturing,” “Information Technology,” and more. “Finding the right career path is an important and sometimes difficult decision,”Read More »

The OhioMeansJobs Columbus and Franklin County Job Center (OMJCFC) is partnering with the City of Columbus to present Opportunity Rising an in-person job fair on Saturday, January 28th.  Columbus is hiring for hundreds of positions across a variety of sectors from public safety to parks and recreation. Job openings range from entry-level to experienced professionals.Read More »

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW At a time when the need for skilled workers is high and the labor participation rate is at historic lows, employers must embrace new ideas and tap into new talent pools to meet the demand. Workforce Evolution will highlight workforce innovation by sharing knowledge and experience between employer HR teams and community-basedRead More »

Columbus, Ohio July 22, 2022 – The Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio (WDBCO) will present its 2022 Annual Awards on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Mitchell Hall, on the campus of Columbus State Community College from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. A summary of the year’s highlights and notable awards will be presented fromRead More »