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January 28, 2026




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Lt. Governor Tressel’s WorkOhio Kickoff Tour Continues in Toledo

"Northwest Ohio Regional Kickoff Event hosted by Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce"

northwest ohio regional workforce leaders with lt. governor tressel [ [link removed] ]

Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel visited local workforce development leaders in Toledo today during the WorkOhio Kickoff Tour.

(TOLEDO, Ohio)—Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel travel to Toledo today for the latest stop of his statewide WorkOhio Kickoff Tour.

WorkOhio [ [link removed] ] is a new initiative to connect Ohioans with in-demand jobs in their area through personalized support from teams of regional job experts. The program was announced [ [link removed] ] by Lt. Governor Tressel earlier this month.

“Northwest Ohio has a deep bench of employers, educators, and workforce leaders who are committed to helping people in their communities succeed,” said Lt. Governor Tressel. “WorkOhio brings all that expertise together in a simple, personal way – connecting Ohioans with local job experts who understand the opportunities and resources available in this region, and who are ready to help people take their next step, find meaningful work, and reach their full potential.”

lt. governor tressel speaking at a podium [ [link removed] ]

Lt. Governor Tressel spoke to the group of Northwest Ohio leaders during the event.

Through the website WorkOhio.gov [ [link removed] ], Ohio job seekers can request one-on-one support from a local job expert in their region or explore training programs, job resources, and career tools tailored to their background and goals. Read more about the program here [ [link removed] ].

Today’s event was hosted by the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce [ [link removed] ] – one of seven Regional Job Hubs across the state leading the WorkOhio effort.

“Northwest Ohio has a strong workforce network, and WorkOhio gives us a powerful way to connect those partners around the people we serve,” said Wendy Gramza, President and CEO of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce. “The Chamber is pleased to serve as the regional hub and work alongside our existing workforce, education, and community partners to guide Ohioans toward opportunity. We commend Lt. Governor Jim Tressel for leading a collaborative, regionally driven approach that recognizes local strengths and helps more Ohioans find meaningful, in-demand careers.”

WorkOhio’s Job Hubs will partner with a network of “Community Connectors” – trusted local organizations that are already working in Ohio’s workforce ecosystem and know the area’s top industries, employers, and workforce needs. Through WorkOhio, these organizations will work as a team to help Ohioans find job opportunities, training, and support services that match their personal goals.

The initial list of Community Connectors in the Northwest Ohio region [ [link removed] ] includes:


* Cherry Street Mission
* Future Plans
* Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio
* Great Lakes Community Action Partnership
* Habitat For Humanity Findlay/Hancock County
* Harbor
* Lucas County Workforce Development Board
* Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission
* Wood County Workforce Development Board

Additional organizations – including workforce organizations, educational institutions, community service providers, and more – are welcome to join the WorkOhio effort as Community Connectors. Many have already expressed their commitment to doing so.

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*WorkOhio Kickoff Tour
*Previous WorkOhio Kickoff Tour stops have been held in:


* Cincinnati (Southwest Region) [ [link removed] ]
* Marietta (Southeast Region) [ [link removed] ]
* Xenia (West Region) [ [link removed] ]

The Lt. Governor’s tour will include visits to all seven WorkOhio regions across the state.

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"*The WorkOhio Northwest Region* includes Allen County, Crawford County, Defiance County, Fulton County, Hancock County, Hardin County, Henry County, Lucas County, Ottawa County, Paulding County, Putnam County, Sandusky County, Seneca County, Van Wert County, Williams County, Wood County, Wyandot County."

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