COLUMBUS — Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, has announced that over 100,000 credentials have been awarded since the start of the TechCred program. This milestone demonstrates Ohio employers’ demand for the skills needed to keep up with modern and future-forward technology. “Back in 2019, we recognized […]
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Tomorrow’s Talent: Education remains key for upskilling employees
ASHLAND — Amy Daubenspeck said she approached North Central State College with an idea late last year. Daubenspeck, the president of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber is always looking for ways to add value for its members. She heard about a partnership between another chamber and a local university. The school […]
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Tomorrow’s Talent: Can upskilling fill the talent gap?
ASHLAND — The trades have always had a labor issue, according to Joe Reep, the president of Ashland Comfort Control. Reep’s family has owned a Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning business since 1980, he said. Reep was born in 1985, and remembers starting to work at Ashland Comfort Control during the summers when he turned […]