Focus on Collaboration for Workforce Development in Clinton County, Ohio

This article originally appeared on and was written for Clinton County Port Authority by Golden Shovel Agency.

Workforce challenges are familiar to employers nationwide, but in Clinton County, Ohio, customized solutions are developing out of collaboration. Clinton County Port Authority is working with its partners and stakeholders to meet the employment needs of local industries and businesses through the Clinton County Workforce Collaborative.

The Clinton County Workforce Collaborative

The Workforce Collaborative was launched two years ago by the Clinton County Port Authority, OhioMeansJobs Clinton County, Southern Ohio Educational Service Center, and the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce. The Workforce Collaborative seeks to pool resources and make them readily available, all while reducing duplicated efforts and shifting the conversations toward actions. 

“We know that access to talent is a top concern for employers, whether they are businesses who already call Clinton County home or businesses considering a new location here,” said Ruth Brindle, Workforce & Data Specialist with the Clinton County Port Authority. “That’s why the Clinton County Port Authority has taken such an active role in the Clinton County Workforce Collaborative. By facilitating the formation of partnerships between employers, educators, and service providers, the Port Authority is helping to create a strong talent pipeline for current — and future — employers.”

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