Ohio’s Greatest Asset is Our People

Make Ohio’s world-class workforce your competitive advantage.

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Ohio’s top-tier talent pool is effectively positioned to accommodate each unique industry.

Our workforce doesn’t just meet the needs of today. It’s equipped to meet the needs of tomorrow. From tech-savvy coders to maintenance technicians, chemical engineers, data scientists, welders, machinists, and more, Ohio offers a diverse and highly skilled talent pool suited for your business’s needs. We work with employers every step of the way and connect them with a capable workforce fully committed to long-term growth and innovation.

Ranked among the top ten states for workforce development and top five states for doing business, Ohio supplies your business with a powerful ecosystem of programs, partners, and unmatched talent resources. Whether you’re expanding or adapting, JobsOhio helps employers like you tap into our network of success — ensuring Ohio’s workforce is ready to meet today’s demands and power tomorrow’s advancements.

Why Ohio’s Workforce is Right for Your Business

#3 largest manufacturing workforce in the U.S.

39K+ annual STEM degree and certificate completions

#1 state in the Midwest for life science grads

680K veterans call Ohio home (2023)

7th largest labor force in the U.S.

7 R1 Carnegie Research Institutions

TOP 5 State for Doing Business (CNBC)

Buzz. Worthy.

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Diversification and Stability Fuel Ohio’s Growth

An Unmatched Higher Education Network

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Ohio: Setting the Bar for Pro-Business

Prioritizing STEM Talent in Ohio

In Ohio, we recognize your need for world-class STEM and technical talent. That’s why we’re making it a priority to attract, develop, and retain the best. With over 39K annual STEM degree and certificate completions, and 6K life science graduates annually, Ohio is paving the way for companies in JobsOhio’s ten critical sectors to grow and thrive.

Additionally, our network of world-class medical and research facilities, leading academic institutions, and private companies ensures that Ohio maintains a robust pipeline of top-tier workers. Just as importantly, Ohio connects employers to skilled STEM and technical talent through Find Your Ohio — a program that connects Ohio’s top talent and employers.

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FAQs

Logistics and Distribution (+20% since pre-covid), IT (+12% since pre-covid) healthcare (+11% since pre-covid), food and agribusiness (+11% since pre-covid)

Ranked by DoD Employment Estimate:

Cleveland Clinic
Amazon
Kroger
The Ohio State University
OhioHealth
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
University Hospitals Health System
Bon Secours Mercy Health
JPMorgan Chase

Reasons include skilled workforce, low cost of doing business, favorable tax climates, central location, industry clusters in healthcare/technology/automotive, and an affordable lifestyle.

200+ higher education institutions

39K per year

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