Tressel kicks off conversation on Ohio’s Workforce Playbook

CLEVELAND — Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel is kicking off efforts to develop Ohio’s Workforce Playbook.

Tressel brought together business, education, and community leaders from northeast Ohio on Thursday for a roundtable discussion at Cleveland State University on the region’s workforce strengths and its needs.“Gov. DeWine has tasked me with getting out into our communities across the state and having these kinds of conversations with the local leaders who know their region best,” Tressel said.



“We know that different parts of our state are great at different things and have unique workforce needs. So gathering insights from local business and education leaders is a key first step in the development of Ohio’s Workforce Playbook.”At DeWine’s State of the State Address earlier this month, the governor announced that Tressel would lead the administration’s effort to create Ohio’s Workforce Playbook.

Ohio has added more than 81,000 private sector jobs in the past six years. Further, at least 15,000 additional jobs are coming to Ohio through projects that are currently in development.“We have the job opportunities in Ohio right now for our people, our communities, and the entire state to reach its full potential,” Tressel said.

“Now we need to work together as a team to create pathways for our students to get the training and the education they need to fill these jobs. By linking our students with these in-demand job opportunities, we will strengthen our state’s workforce for years to come.”Tressel’s office said by examining the needs and circumstances of Ohio’s various regions, Ohio’s Workforce Playbook will develop a plan to retain existing talent, recruit new talent to Ohio and rally Ohio’s existing workforce to greater productivity.

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