OHIO WORKFORCE COALITION
Building a Network
Growing Engagement
Recommending Policy Changes
Advocating for Change
Building the Green Workforce Across Ohio
IIn June, three Ohio cities shared their story about 'green' workforce development at the Midwest Sustainability Summit. That panel featured experts from Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus discussing how their regions are fostering a sustainable workforce. Join us July 24th at 1:00 for a webinar with these same speakers. The webinar will highlight successful initiatives that drive green job creation, training, and innovation. Renée Timberlake (Greater Cleveland Works), Teneah Chambers (City of Columbus), and Thanapat Vichitchot (Fuse/City of Cincinnati) will share their efforts to equip the next generation with the skills needed for jobs in clean energy, environmental management, and sustainable infrastructure.
When Working Isn’t Enough: Wages and Public Benefits in Ohio
The Ohio Workforce Coalition commissioned The Center for Community Solutions to investigate wages, public benefit eligibility, and benefit uptake by occupation in Ohio. Despite working - often full-time - many Ohioans still require benefit assistance (e.g., SNAP and Medicaid) to access food and medical care. This report outlines key findings from 10 low wage occupations, benefit usage by occupation, and policy recommendations. Fact sheets for each occupation (e.g., childcare worker, home health aide, assemblers and fabricators) include wages, number of job openings, projected growth, benefit eligibility, and whether Black workers are overrepresented in the low wage job.
Thank You to our Organization-Level Members!
Ohio Workforce Coalition
Columbus, Ohio
Email: info@ohioworkforcecoalition.org