Tomorrow’s Talent: Takeaways and Talkback will be Sept. 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Kehoe Center, 175 Mansfield Avenue in Shelby. Admission is free but tickets are required. Reserve your spot here. SHELBY — Do you like in-depth reporting, big ideas and free snacks? If so, you need to mark your calendar for […]
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Tomorrow’s Talent: How local employers are investing in younger workers
MANSFIELD — There are a number of unique solutions beyond salary increases that local businesses have reported success in trying.
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How one Richland County teacher embraced AI in the classroom
MANSFIELD — Beatrice Jones sat on the floor of her father’s classroom, her eyes and nose dwarfed by a chunky white virtual reality (VR) headset. A projector screen at the front of the classroom revealed what she saw — worktables, chairs and a Lego set that wasn’t actually there. Jones’ hand entered the frame. She grabbed […]
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Tomorrow’s Talent: How are manufacturing & trades advancing retention efforts?
Brett Burgett, president and co-CEO of Kokosing Inc, credited his company’s leadership development programs with lowering turnover rates and improving the company’s culture.
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How to engage Gen Z students, workers: A quick guide with Mark Perna
ASHLAND — Mark C. Perna has his own name for Generation Z. Generation Why. Perna is a speaker and author who focuses on education, workforce development and bridging generational divides. During a two-hour talk this week at Crestview Local Schools, he broke down why he thinks Generation Z is exceptional and what it takes for […]
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Mobile mammogram unit increases access to life-saving screenings
MANSFIELD — Beth Fetzer learned to drive a semi truck for her job as a mammographer with OhioHealth. A commercial driver’s license isn’t a typical job requirement for mammographers, but Fetzer has taken on a unique role. She and two other techs operate one of OhioHealth’s Mobile Mammography units. It’s been one year since OhioHealth launched […]
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Column: College is pricey, but Richland County has affordable options
MANSFIELD — It’s news to absolutely no one that the cost of college is out of control. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the average annual tuition for colleges and universities more than doubled between 1980 and 2020, even after adjusting for inflation. In light of rising tuition, a national student debt crisis and labor […]
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Knox County school finds success in tackling chronic absenteeism
CENTERBURG — Agriculture teacher Matt Weade recently left a Centerburg Local Schools meeting in awe. The gathering focused chronic absenteeism — and how the district planned to combat it. Centerburg Local Schools voluntarily participated in Each Child On Track in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, a state program targeting at-risk students. Weade is part […]
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Tomorrow’s Talent: Is college worth the cost?
MANSFIELD — Effie James’ college journey was far from traditional. A graduate of Mansfield Senior, James began his postsecondary education right out of high school, attending Bowling Green State University on a football scholarship. Halfway through his sophomore year, he suffered a career-ending injury. So he went home. He got a job and started a […]
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Tomorrow’s Talent: How schools help students discover career options
MANSFIELD — Mark Morich stood at the edge of the classroom and watched his students prepare to go live with the day’s Tyger News broadcast. One boy sat in a corner of the room, dwarfed by computer screens cued up with the broadcast logo. A girl sat next to him, stationed in front of a […]