Governor Mike DeWine




*WEEK IN REVIEW*
Friday, July 14, 2023

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Week in Review

"For the week ending July 14, 2023"

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*Monday, July 10, 2023*

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Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as director of the Governor?s Office of Workforce Transformation, announced the results [ [link removed] ] of the May round of TechCred, in which?367 employers?were approved for funding, providing the opportunity for?Ohioans to earn 4,297 tech-focused credentials.?This most recent round marks the 20th application period of the program.

*?*Ohio?s economy is growing, and we need to build a skilled workforce to sustain that growth,? said Lt. Governor Husted. ?Having a program like TechCred is very popular with Ohio employers who are using it to help upskill or reskill their workforce so they can continue to grow.?

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*Tuesday, July 11, 2023*

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Director Annette Chambers-Smith celebrated the opening of a new 100-bed mental health treatment center at the Ohio Reformatory for Women that will provide comprehensive services in an environment specifically designed to support overall health and wellness.

The one-of-a-kind therapeutic facility will provide increased programming and treatment in a space that includes unique features such as specialized lighting and acoustics, enhanced technology, calming outdoor spaces, a garden, and a teaching kitchen.?

"This investment is important because our jails and prisons have become one of our state's largest default behavioral health providers,"?said Governor DeWine. "We must do more to help ensure that those leaving our prisons are both mentally and physically healthy so that they have the best chance of success once released."

To further support inmates nearing the end of their terms of incarceration, Governor DeWine announced two new workforce initiatives:?


* Ohio's adult and juvenile correctional institutions now have certified in-house?OhioMeansJobs? [ [link removed] ]Centers through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The centers will give those within 90 days of their release access to the same job services available to all Ohioans to help them prepare for new careers or secure jobs before they reenter their communities.
* The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is partnering with the Small Business Association (SBA) on a first-of-its-kind partnership to support inmates interested in starting their own businesses upon release. Individuals who are approximately three to six months from release can work with the SBA to learn business management skills, financial literacy, analytical and problem-solving skills.?


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Governor DeWine announced $33.3 million was awarded to?747 districts and schools [ [link removed] ]?across the state to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments through the Ohio Department of Education's?Stronger Connections Grant [ [link removed] ].??

?The Stronger Connections grant strengthens our commitment to ensuring students are?safe and have the resources they need while addressing the mental and physical health needs that are critical to ensuring students are ready to learn and be successful in the classroom and in life,? said Governor DeWine.?

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Lt. Governor Husted traveled to Dayton to talk with local leaders about the Innovation Hubs funding in the budget. Ohio currently has three Innovation Districts in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. The new funding will expand this to other parts of the state so that more Ohio communities can leverage their regional strengths, excel in the innovation economy, and create jobs and prosperity.

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Governor DeWine announced the appointment of James Payne to the Vinton County Court of Pleas, General and Domestic Relations Division.

Payne, of McArthur, will assume office on July 31, and will be taking the seat formally held by James Salyer, who resigned the seat, effective June 4. Payne will serve the remainder of the unfinished term and need to run for election in November 2024 to retain the seat for a subsequent term..?



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*Wednesday, July 12, 2023*

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Lt. Governor Husted, who serves as director of the Governor?s Office of Workforce Transformation, announced that up to?535 students [ [link removed] ]?will be placed in tech-related internships this summer through the High School Tech Internship program.

?The best way to find out if a career is for you is to try it out,? said Lt. Governor Husted. ?Allowing students to learn the ins and outs of these jobs in the workplace will help them decide what career pathway is best for them and better prepare them for their futures.?



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*Thursday, July 13, 2023*

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Governor DeWine announced the future locations of?27?new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations that will be?installed along Ohio interstates, making?Ohio the first state in the nation to?announce charging station sites that will be developed as?part of?the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program.??

?This is an exciting time for Ohio as we continue to lead the charge in electric mobility,? said Governor DeWine. ?As more Ohioans purchase EVs, this?statewide network of?chargers will ensure that?our?transportation?infrastructure is prepared to accommodate these drivers, as well as visitors?who?travel?to Ohio?to?see all that?our great state has to offer.??



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*DETAILS: Full List of 27 EV Charging Station Locations* [ [link removed] ]


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Lt. Governor Husted traveled to Cincinnati State Technical Community College to learn how they have used RAPIDS funding previously, and to highlight how Super RAPIDS funding in the budget can help more Ohio schools grow by getting new equipment and lab space.

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*Friday, July 14, 2023*

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Governor DeWine announced that CyberOhio will offer free services to local government entities to boost their cybersecurity preparedness and resilience.

The new Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement (O-PCI) program will guide local agencies through three cybersecurity preparedness levels. Each level will consist of a five-step process for cybersecurity advancement: education, training, exercising, mentoring, and improvement.

"The O-PCI program is a significant step forward for Ohio,? said Governor DeWine. ?The threat of cyberattacks is increasing every year, and we must give our local partners the training and support they need to protect themselves from cybercriminals."

?In today?s world, strengthening cybersecurity is more important than ever,? said Lt. Governor Husted. ?This new resource will be a helpful service to our partners on the local level, arming them with the tools they need to prevent cyberattacks, building up cyber resilience, and helping to protect Ohioans.?

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Lt Governor Husted provided remarks at the Ohio Department of Education?s Business Advisory Council town hall meeting. The meeting recognized the 2023 Business-Education Leader Awards for Excellent Business Advisory Councils.

Business Advisory Councils support collaboration between schools, businesses, and the communities they serve to ensure career pathways align with the needs of the labor market.



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