E99: Stronger Together: Building Ohio’s Workforce of Tomorrow

In this episode of The Hub, Jonathan Overall speaks with Jennifer Meek Eells, Executive Director of the Ohio Workforce Association, about the challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping Ohio’s workforce system. Jennifer discusses the importance of developing strong talent pipelines, expanding apprenticeships into fields such as healthcare and education, and strengthening collaboration among workforce boards, employers, educators, and economic development organizations. She also previews the 4th Annual OWA IAWP Workforce Training Conference, taking place September 17 and 18, where workforce professionals from across Ohio will come together to share effective practices and explore topics including artificial intelligence, employer engagement, labor market information, and workforce development programs. ————— Stay connected with KRA Corporation: 🌐 The Hub: https://www.kra.com/the-hub/ 💼 LinkedIn: / kra-corporation 🎙️ KRA's The Hub Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/59n0Og7... 🍎 KRA's The Hub Podcast (Apple Podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📩 KRA@Work Newsletter: https://www.kra.com/kra-at-work-newsl... Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up-to-date on our latest news and initiatives, listen to KRA's The Hub Podcast and subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and read and subscribe to the KRA@Work Newsletter for insights, updates, and more!