JobsOhio

JobsOhio is making a bold investment in Ohio’s future.

A skilled workforce remains one of the most important factors in attracting and retaining business investment. As Ohio continues to compete for economic development projects, workforce investments aligned with the talent employers need are critical.

Today, we announced the JobsOhio Experiential Learning Initiative—a $300 million investment to strengthen Ohio’s talent pipeline over the next decade, helping employers of all sizes fill critical technician, engineering, and technology occupations by expanding experiential learning opportunities for Ohioans.

The first phase will include a technician earn-and-learn program that connects Ohioans with high-wage technician roles. This focus reflects a clear reality: from semiconductor fabrication and aircraft production to pharmaceutical manufacturing, technicians are the skilled professionals who keep the world’s most innovative industries running.

By investing in experiential learning pathways and providing employers with financial incentives and implementation support, JobsOhio is helping lay the foundation for a skilled workforce that will power Ohio’s economy for decades to come.

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JobsOhio partners with Lightship Foundation to support small business owners like Kameron Seabrook and his now-thriving startup, Obai.

Kameron was an up-and-coming entrepreneur when he heard about the Lightship Bootcamp and Launchpad programs, which offer small business owners the tools, resources, mentorship, and professional network to elevate a company to the next level of growth.

Kameron learned operational strategy, leadership skills, and how to build a financial model that actually works—lessons he immediately applied to Obai.

Read Kameron’s story and learn how you can benefit from JobsOhio’s portfolio of small business resources: https://www.jobsohio.com/newsroom/ohio-success/school-for-ceos-lightship-programming-elevates-kameron-seabrooks-small-business.

School for CEOs: Lightship Programming Elevates Kameron Seabrook’s Small Business Discover funding opportunities that support business growth, innovation, and community development through available loans, grants, and tax incentive programs.

Our JobsOhio Small Business Grant helps companies like REM Electronics Supply—they used the funds to purchase state-of-the-art equipment, improving efficiency and positioning the company for continued growth in an increasingly competitive market: https://www.jobsohio.com/newsroom/ohio-success/staying-ahead-of-the-curve-rem-electronics-grows-in-warren. Lake to River

Staying Ahead of the Curve: REM Electronics Grows in Warren Discover funding opportunities that support business growth, innovation, and community development through available loans, grants, and tax incentive programs.