Helping meet the Workforce needs of the region
We believe a strong Workforce can become a catalyst for economic growth in Northwest Ohio. Giving more access to opportunity leads to greater prosperity for all!
Key Statistics
- Lucas County's labor force participation rate is 58% and trending downwards
- Lucas County's poverty rate is 17%
- 75% of the fastest growing jobs require more than a high school diploma
- In Lucas County, only 38% of adults have a college degree, industry recognized credential, or military enlistment
- In Toledo, only 18% of adults have a college degree, industry recognized credential, or military enlistment
- In Toledo, only 22% of White adults and 11% of Black adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
- 85% of jobs projected for 2030 don't exist yet
How We Help
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Forming strong partnerships with businesses to understand employment needs
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Working directly with the labor force to understand employment needs and wants
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Helping schools connect with employers for Work Based Learning experiences
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Identifying and sharing education pathways for students and employers to good-paying jobs
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Forming connections that give people good jobs and employers a strong workforce
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Establishing meaningful connections that create jobs and strengthen our communities
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Connecting business, education, and service providers to strengthen the Workforce ecosystem
Our Workforce Partners
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Lucas County
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Ohio Means Jobs
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Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Regional Growth Partnership
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Harbor