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January 21, 2026




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Lt. Governor Tressel’s WorkOhio Kickoff Tour Continues in Marietta
Lt. Governor Jim Tressel hosts Southeast Ohio WorkOhio Kickoff Tour stop in Marietta. [ [link removed] ]

Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel visited local workforce development leaders in Marietta today for an event kicking off his new WorkOhio program for the Southeast Region of the state. The Lt. Governor was joined by officials from the Ohio Valley Employment Resource (OVER) – the WorkOhio Regional Job Hub for Southeast Ohio – as well as numerous other organizations serving as "Community Connectors" through the program.

(MARIETTA, Ohio)—Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel traveled to Marietta today as part 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 last week.

“We have brought together a great team to lead our WorkOhio effort in Southeast Ohio,” Lt. Governor Tressel said. “Job experts across the region are ready to help people in their communities discover the opportunities and resources that can lead them to the right career fit. With the team we have in place, WorkOhio will open new doors and help more Ohioans reach their full potential.”

Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel visited local workforce development leaders in Marietta [ [link removed] ]

Lt. Governor Tressel spoke in front of a group of workforce development leaders from Southeast Ohio at Wednesday's event. Through the new WorkOhio program, the area’s Regional Job Hub and Community Connectors will work as a team to connect Ohio job seekers in the area with available resources and job opportunities. Learn more at WorkOhio.gov

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 Ohio Valley Employment Resource (OVER) – one of seven Regional Job Hubs across the state leading the WorkOhio effort.

“We are truly excited to get to work as the WorkOhio Job Hub for Southeast Ohio, serving the community and helping connect individuals to valuable resources and meaningful employment opportunities,” said Janell Comstock, Executive Director of OVER. “WorkOhio is a powerful, forward-thinking initiative that will open doors for individuals seeking sustainable career pathways, and I commend the Lt. Governor for his leadership in championing this effort.”

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 Southeast Ohio region [ [link removed] ] includes:


* Adams Brown Community Action Partnership (ABCAP)
* Appalachia Ohio Manufacturers Coalition
* ECDI Women’s Business Center of Central Appalachia
* Future Plans
* Monroe County Department of Job and Family Services
* Morgan County Department of Job and Family Services
* Noble County Department of Job and Family Services
* Scioto County Department of Job and Family Services
* Workforce Development Board Area 1 (Adams, Brown, Pike, and Scioto counties)
* Workforce Development Board Area 16 (Belmont, Carroll, Harrison, and Jefferson counties)
* Workforce Development Board Area 20 (Fairfield, Hocking, Pickaway, Ross, and Vinton counties)

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
*Lt. Governor Tressel began his WorkOhio Kickoff Tour earlier today with a visit to Cincinnati [ [link removed] ].

The tour will continue with additional stops in each of the program’s regions in the coming weeks.

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"The WorkOhio Southeast Region includes" "Adams County, Athens County, Belmont County, Carroll County, Coshocton County, Gallia County, Guernsey County, Harrison County, Highland County, Hocking County, Holmes County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Lawrence County, Meigs County, Monroe County, Morgan County, Muskingum County, Noble County, Perry County, Pike County, Ross County, Scioto County, Vinton County and Washington County."

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