Workforce Development
The Talent You Need
People are our most valuable resource, and your businesses’ key to success. And the Columbus Region is populated with talent-- nearly two million potential workforce contributors at a median age of 34.7 and harboring a Midwest work ethic. We're young, educated and dedicated.
That’s why the Columbus Chamber works hard at workforce development to attract and retain the talent you need. We help connect young talent to businesses and each other (columbusinternships.com), influence policies and programs to make Columbus attractive to young professionals (Create Columbus Commission), monitor and advise businesses on workforce trends, and provide tools and resources to help you recruit your top talent (liveworkplaycolumbus.com).
Related Resources
Free Tool for Corporate Recruiters
Help potential recruits discover all the benefits of living in the Columbus region with our free and easy online tool, a companion to LiveWorkPlayColumbus.com. It takes the work out of recruitment. Recruiters, Register Now and get started.
Young Professionals Choose Columbus
The young and talented choose to live and work in Columbus. Here what they’ve got to say about our community. Watch Now.
Why Hire College Interns
Give a boost to your business. Learn how you can leverage interns as a cost-effective and flexible workforce alternative. Watch Now.
Ohio Wesleyan University Internship & Summer Job Fair
Ohio Wesleyan University has scheduled its annual Internship & Summer Job Fair for Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 11:30am - 1:00pm on our campus (just outside Columbus, Ohio). This event is suited for employers who are seeking interns, part-time employees and/or seasonal employees. The registration fee for this event is: $45; (non-profit employers $35).Contact the office of Career Services at (740) 368.3152 or careers@owu.edu for more information or questions.
Jobs Available for the Educated
Ohio is on the verge of a hiring boom in the fields of Internet Technology, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Biomedicine, and Insurance, and the University System of Ohio’s institutions are crafting programs to link students to these emerging industries.
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