Workforce West Central Ohio is known worldwide for its above average work ethic. The president of a local manufacturing company recently named it the "farm boy work ethic." He explained that his employees voluntarily didn't leave work until the job was done or a problem was solved. Employees in this region are anxious to learn and extremely loyal. Due to the recent downsizing of a few major employers, West Central Ohio has a wealth of well-trained employees who are currently under-employed. Below are a few links that will help you learn more about our Region's workforce. You may want to visit our Demographics page to view more statistical information about our workforce. Labor Force For information on available workforce, local unemployment rates and wage data, see the following sites: Employment and Wage Data Map of Ohio County Unemployment Rates Ohio Labor Market Data You can find employee migration numbers, business patterns and additional business demographics for West Central Ohio at the Ohio State University Extension Data Center. http://extension.osu.edu Information Links: Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Ohio Workforce Guarantee

Ohio Department of Development - Region 3
Phone: (419) 229-5320