From Columbus Business First, Women of Influence is an interview series showcasing some of the most powerful women in the Central Ohio business community. Hosted by Eleanor Kennedy, Assistant Managing Editor.
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episode 1: Table of Experts: Workforce
To bridge this gap in our workforce, numerous local, regional and state organizations are innovating solutions to provide Ohio workers with the job skills needed to find work in a constantly changing market, and to ensure both new and established companies have access to a strong pool of talent.
Columbus Business First’s Table of Experts roundtable series recently brought together leaders of some of those organizations, to discuss both the demands and possibilities for work in our region. Joining Publisher Nick Fortine for the roundtable were Cheryl Hay, JobsOhio Director of Project Talent; Bill LaFayette, founder of Regionomics; Mark Birnbrich,OhioMeansJobs Project Manager for the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation; Archie Williamson, Chairman of the Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio, Inc.; and Vicki Maple, Director of the Workforce Development Innovation Center at Central Ohio Technical College.