Demographics & Workforce
Discover Ohio’s Greatest Asset
Connecting World-Class Workers with Exceptional Employers
Ohio’s workers don’t just meet expectations – they exceed them. In Ohio, organizations have access to an abundant and industrious talent pool, from tech-savvy coders to computer numerically controlled (CNC) operators, from engineers and scientists to those in professional services and healthcare. We connect Ohio’s skilled, industrious, and committed workforce with like-minded employers for mutual success and long-term growth.
Ranked a top ten state for workforce development programs, companies looking for workforce support can rely on various programs and partnerships. For example, the JobsOhio Workforce Grant can offset your training cost, and our Talent Acquisition Services program offers customized talent attraction, recruitment, and training solutions.
No matter your needs, JobsOhio is here to help employers tap into a statewide ecosystem of partners and programs working together to continue to strengthen Ohio’s workforce and ensure workers are ready to meet employers needs – today, and in the future.
Strength in Numbers
5.5M+
Labor force – the 7th largest in the U.S. | ohiolmi.com, 2021
#3
Largest manufacturing workforce in the U.S. | Lightcast
725,000+
Veterans call Ohio home | Ohio Department of Veterans Services, 2022
#1
In labor productivity in the 7-state Midwest region since 2013 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022
3rd
Top state for competitive labor environment | Area Development Top States for Doing Business, 2023
7th
Largest population in the U.S. | U.S. Census Bureau
Education to Advance the Workforce of the Future
Ohio’s diverse economy is continuously evolving. That's why JobsOhio works closely with the State of Ohio and our partners across the state to advance our diverse and ever-changing workforce.
Ohio spends more than $1 billion annually to support education and workforce efforts. These ongoing initiatives can be a sustainable resource for your company.
- 49 Ohio technical centers awarded over 15,000 credentials, certificates, or licenses for the 2022-2023 school year (Ohio Department of Higher Education).
- 131,508 higher education degree completions in 2023, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees (Lightcast)
- Ohio is home to five R1 Carnegie Research Institutions: Ohio University, Kent State University, University of Cincinnati, The Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University (IPEDS)
- Ohio is 4th in the U.S. for number of institutions with R1 or R2 Carnegie Status (IPEDS, 2023)
175,000+
Last 5-year average of higher-education completions, Lightcast
200+
Institutions across the state
Accolades for Ohio’s Workforce
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