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Ohio companies announce layoffs, closures affecting over 450 workers
1+ week, 5+ day ago (231+ words) The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services issued WARN notices from employers in September 2026, with six companies indicating they are planning layoffs or closures. The September WARN notices affect more than 450 workers in Ohio. Marc Glassman, Inc., also known…...
Washington State College of Ohio awarded Appalachian Regional Commission funds
1+ week, 6+ day ago (207+ words) The funding is part of the federal Partnership for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization initiative to help address coal-related job loss in the Appalachian region. "These investments will connect more people in Ohio's great Appalachian region with essential training…...
Ohio minimum wage to increase in 2027
2+ week, 1+ day ago (243+ words) The minimum wage in Ohio is set to increase next year. The state's minimum wage will go up to $11.40 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.70 per hour for tipped employees, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial…...
Leaders work to grow Ohio’s future workforce
2+ week, 2+ day ago (726+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio education, business and workforce leaders said Tuesday the state is trying to move from talking about career pathways to building a clearer system that connects students with jobs before they graduate. At the Aim Hire Workforce and…...
This partnership raises the bar on preparing talent for Georgia’s workforce
2+ week, 6+ day ago (575+ words) It’s no coincidence that Georgia continues to attract people and industries looking to relocate. The people, companies and community infrastructure already in place support a fertile environment for economic prosperity. In the past year Mercedes-Benz, Yamaha and Rivian joined the…...
A new Lowe’s-led skilled trades coalition is forming. Why Columbus is a key partner
3+ week, 1+ day ago (448+ words) Columbus Technical College has become a founding member of a new national coalition, created to combat the deficit in skilled tradespeople in the nation’s workforce. In a news release, the Lowe’s Foundation announced the creation of the Building Future Skilled…...
Ohio’s unemployment rate falls to 3.3% in August
3+ week, 3+ day ago (232+ words) Ohio's unemployment rate was 3.3% in August 2026, down from 3.4% in July 2026. Ohio's nonagricultural wage and salary employment increased 2,100 over the month from a revised 5,686,600 in July to 5,688,700 in August. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services issued its findings last…...
Acton visits Shawnee State amid debate over future of Ohio universities
3+ week, 4+ day ago (472+ words) PORTSMOUTH — Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton visited Shawnee State University Wednesday as the future of the state's public universities remains a point of disagreement in the 2026 governor's race. Acton met with students and educators at Shawnee State during…...