Lt. Governor Tressel’s WorkOhio Kickoff Tour Visits Cleveland
 Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel with local workforce leaders in Northeast Ohio during the WorkOhio Kickoff Tour.
(CLEVELAND, Ohio)—Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel traveled to Cleveland today for another stop on his statewide WorkOhio Kickoff Tour.
WorkOhio 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 by Lt. Governor Tressel earlier this month.
“Northeast Ohio is home to one of the most hardworking and talented workforces you’ll find anywhere. Now, our focus is making sure that even more people from this region are able to explore all the opportunities that are available – whether it’s to launch a career or take it to the next level,” said Lt. Governor Tressel. “WorkOhio brings together trusted local partners who are from this region, who know it well, and are ready to help people in their communities reach their full potential and find the job that’s right for them.”
 Lt. Governor Tressel spoke to the group of workforce leaders during the event.
Through the website WorkOhio.gov, 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.
Today’s event was hosted by MAGNET in Cleveland – one of seven Regional Job Hubs across the state leading the WorkOhio effort.
“WorkOhio represents an incredible opportunity for the workforce development system here in Northeast Ohio to continue building on the impactful work that is already being done to connect Ohio residents to good jobs and careers,” said Ethan Karp, CEO of MAGNET. “We commend Lt. Governor Tressel for his leadership on this initiative, and for really taking the time to talk to the partners who are on the ground at the local level about what kind of program we felt we needed. This type of flexible program is going to make a real difference – for job seekers, our key industries, and the entire Northeast Ohio region.”
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 Northeast Ohio region includes:
- Alliance for Working Together Foundation
- Greater Cleveland Works
- Lorain County Community College
- Manufacturing Works
- New Bridge
- Tuscarawas Valley Industry Sector Partnership
- Towards Employment
- College Now
- The Centers
- Family Promise of Greater Cleveland
- OhioGuidestone
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.
WorkOhio Kickoff Tour
Previous WorkOhio Kickoff Tour stops have been held in:
The Lt. Governor’s tour will include visits to all seven WorkOhio regions across the state.
The WorkOhio Northeast Region includes Ashland County, Cuyahoga County, Erie County, Geauga County, Huron County, Lake County, Lorain County, Medina County, Portage County, Richland County, Stark County, Summit County, Tuscarawas County, and Wayne County.
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