As Ohio works to reinvent itself, officials understand there are many smart, hardworking Ohioans who need nothing but a little education and training to remain part of our evolving workforce.

To their credit, the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation set out to help with its TechCred program. Since 2019 the program has awarded more than 100,000 credentials.

“This … is a celebration of the hardworking Ohioans who have dedicated time and effort to learning new skills and earning the tech-focused credentials necessary to support Ohio’s economy well into the future,” said Lydia Mihalik, state development director.

Buckeye State employers are able to fill workforce needs by “upskilling” current and prospective employees with the help of TechCred funding — up to $30,000 per round and up to $180,000 per year.

So far, industries such as manufacturing, construction and education services have all seen the benefits of the program.

Don’t hesitate to think creatively about what your business — and your employees — could do.

And don’t give up hope that some of the jobs and partnerships we’ve been promised from large employers are just around the corner.