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Like much of eastern Ohio, Columbiana County was hit hard by the opioid epidemic. Now, one school there is using job training to combat it.
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Business & EconomyPresident Biden has $52.7 billion to invest in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing plants. But there's a big shortfall in workers for the new jobs.
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Business & EconomyThe center, slated to open in April 2025, is expected to accelerate domestic development of battery cells and manufacturing technology.
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Health, Science & EnvironmentFunding from the Appalachian Regional Commission will help Ohio communities across the state build employment programs for those recovering from addiction.
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Allen County in northwest Ohio wants to eliminate barriers for community members who want to become in-home childcare providers. So, it’s putting on workshops to ease the process.
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Business & EconomyA decade ago, Lorain Community College shifted its coursework to meet community needs. It’s a blueprint for community colleges that want to shape their local economies, according to a new book.
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Business & EconomyAppalachians are disconnected from the workforce. Some think a federal employment program could helpMore than 150,000 working-age Central Appalachian residents aren’t in the labor force. The Ohio River Valley Institute says that makes it ripe for a federally subsidized workforce program.
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Business & EconomyWhen its Licking County factories are finished in 2025, Intel plans to hire 3,000 workers with an average wage of $135,000.
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Biden helped announce new initiatives planned by Columbus State Community College, local unions and employers meant to quadruple the amount of trained technicians in the area.
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The state is piloting a new police recruiting program at Cedarville and Central State Universities. The program's creator believes more diverse police departments can reduce fatal police shootings.