Investing in our future workers is paramount to addressing the current workforce shortage. Amy Wood, Director of Special Projects at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, joins the Workforce Pulse podcast to discuss innovations in work-based learning, virtual reality training, why it’s crucial for business and education to partner, and the READY FOR HIRE program.<br /><br />Join Director of Workforce Development Clint Knight each week for a new episode of “Workforce Pulse” focusing on workforce development in Richland County and how it relates to the state and surrounding region.

Richland Workforce Pulse - " Workforce Challenges" - with Lee Tasseff and Jodie Perry - S2 E1

The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development hosts this series focused on workforce development in Richland County, Ohio, with discussion about how it relates to the state and surrounding region. Hosted by Clint Knight, Director of Workforce Development, we will cover unemployment trends, employee retention and engagement, recruiting and communication methods, employee education and upskilling, talent gaps, and potential funding sources for training. Special thanks to the Area 10 Workforce Development Board for making this series possible. Richland County is located in North Central Ohio and includes the communities of Bellville, Butler, Lexington, Lucas, Madison, Mansfield, Ontario, Plymouth, Shelby, and Shiloh.