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January 29, 2026




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Lt. Governor Tressel Brings WorkOhio Kickoff Tour to Columbus
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Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel with local workforce development leaders in Central Ohio today during the WorkOhio Kickoff Tour.

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel hosted the latest stop of his statewide WorkOhio Kickoff Tour today in Columbus.

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.

“Central Ohio is growing fast, and with that growth comes a tremendous amount of opportunity,” said Lt. Governor Tressel. “WorkOhio helps bring those opportunities within reach by connecting job seekers with experts from local organizations who understand the region’s unique workforce needs. Our Central Ohio team will make it easier for people to begin a job search, take their next career step, and reach their full potential.”

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Lt. Governor Tressel spoke to the group of Central 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 organized by the Central Ohio Workforce Development Network [ [link removed] ] – a collection of organizations including  Aspyr Workforce Innovation, [ [link removed] ] the Greater Ohio Workforce Board [ [link removed] ], and South Central Ohio Workforce Partnership [ [link removed] ], which have joined forces to serve as one of seven Regional Job Hubs across the state leading the WorkOhio effort.

“We’re excited to launch WorkOhio in Central Ohio and connect more residents to training, support, and in-demand careers,” said Scott Johnson, Director of the Central Ohio Workforce Development Network. “Paired with our network of Community Connectors, our regional OhioMeansJobs Centers, and under the leadership of Lt. Governor Tressel, we believe this initiative will help more people discover all the great opportunities available in our area.”

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 Central Ohio region [ [link removed] ] includes:


* Alvis
* CLC – The Hive
* Columbus Urban League
* ETSS
* Godman Guild
* Goodwill Columbus
* IMPACT Community Action
* Jewish Family Services
* NCUS TEC
* New Directions Career Center

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] ]
* Toledo (Northwest 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 Central Region "*"includes Delaware County, Fairfield County, Franklin County, Knox County, Licking County, Logan County, Madison County, Marion County, Morrow County, Pickaway County, and Union County."

*Visit: WorkOhio.gov* [ [link removed] ]


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