Greetings!

It's time for our last Clinton County Workforce Collaborative meeting before we break for the summer!

We will be continuing our career cluster/industry sector conversations this month with a focus on Finance (employers who plan and provide services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management). We are looking forward to rich conversation with a variety of local employers:

• Financial Freedom - Mariah Barber
• First Financial Bank
• First State Bank
• LCNB National Bank
• Peoples Bank
• Smith-Feike-Minton Insurance
• Wilmington Savings Bank

We will also be celebrating with one of the Clinton County Business Advisory Council Scholarship recipients!

Hoping to see you all on Wednesday,

Clinton County Workforce Collaborative Leadership Team

• Curt Bradshaw, Southern Ohio Educational Service Center
• Ruth Brindle, Clinton County Port Authority
• Amanda Haggerty, OhioMeansJobs Clinton County
• Dessie Rogers, Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce

Ohio Business Advisory Council Townhall

As a member of the Clinton County Business Advisory Council + Workforce Collaborative, you are invited to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce's Business Advisory Council Townhall, where we will be recognized as a 3-Star BAC for 2026!

Monday, July 20 - 7:30 to 11:45 a.m.

The Hilton Columbus - Easton

3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43219

Registration is free but required.

Career Cluster/Industry Sector Focus: Aviation

Thank you to Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) for sharing about their career exploration and workforce development efforts at the April 23rd Clinton County Business Advisory Council + Workforce Collaborative meeting!

Contact Bradeanna Arehart for more information.

Manufacturing "Skills Sprint" with Sinclair College

Do you know someone interested in a career in Manufacturing? Sinclair College is hosting a Manufacturing "Skills Sprint," a FREE 2-week intensive program for individuals 18 and older looking to gain skills, qualify for scholarships, and meet employers!

Contact Samantha Myers for more information.

New Manager/Supervisor Training with Wilmington College

Do you have an employee who you know could be a great manager but just needs a little extra boost to get there? Wilmington College now offers practical, industry-specific training for leadership positions in Logistics, Manufacturing, & Warehouse, K-12 Education, and Business & Professional Services!

Contact Wilmington College Career Services for more information.

OhioMeansJobs and JobsOhio

One topic of conversation the February 5, 2026, Clinton County Business Advisory Council + Workforce Collaborative meeting was a comparison of the work of OhioMeansJobs and JobsOhio, two entities that play a direct role in workforce development, although at different levels. While OhioMeansJobs is career-focused (what work does an individual do), JobsOhio is industry-focused (what does a company produce). Download the document below for more information.

“Even as someone who considers myself well-versed in Ohio’s workforce agencies and resources, I was reminded at the Clinton County Business Advisory meeting that there is always more to learn. The side-by-side handout created by members of the Workforce Collaborative—clearly outlining the distinct purpose, audience, and attributes of Ohio Means Jobs and JobsOhio—was one of the most helpful and concise comparisons I’ve seen. We often assume our partners and end users understand what distinguishes one service from another, but that isn’t always the case.” - Dr. Nicole Roades, Southern State Community College

2026 MEETING SCHEDULE and TOPICS

May 13, 2026 – Career Cluster/Industry Sector Focus: Finance

Employers who plan and provide services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management

June 10, 2026 – No Meeting - Enjoy your summer!

July 8, 2026 – No Meeting - Enjoy your summer!

August 12, 2026 – Career Cluster/Industry Sector Focus: Law & Public Safety; Government & Public Administration

Employers who plan, manage, and provide legal, public safety protective services, and homeland security; Employers who plan and perform government functions at the local, state, and federal levels

September 17, 2026 – Clinton County Business Advisory Council

October 14, 2026 – Career Cluster/Industry Sector Focus: Education & Training; Human Services

Employers who plan, manage, and provide education and training services, and related learning support services; Employers who serve family, human, and community needs

November 19, 2026 – Clinton County Business Advisory Council

December 9, 2026 – Career Cluster/Industry Sector Focus: Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources

Employers who produce, process, market, distribute, finance, and develop agricultural commodities and resources

CCWCOhio.org is a portal to connect educators, employers, job seekers, and service providers to the workforce resources available in the community. The site's simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need!

See something on the site that should be updated? Have a new resource that you want to share? Let us know by clicking the button below to send an email.

MOVING THE WORK FORWARD

Our top priority continues to be supporting our community's students, educators, and employers. We encourage you to reach out with questions, concerns, or needs at any time.

High School Internship Program/New Internship Partnerships

Contact: Amanda Haggerty

Email: amanda@wsu-inc.org | Phone: 937-382-7762, ext. 1153

Student Immersion Tours

Contact: Ruth Brindle

Email: rbrindle@ccportauthority.com | Phone: 937-527-7127

In-Classroom/School Visits/Guest Speakers from Local Employers

Contact: Ruth Brindle

Email: rbrindle@ccportauthority.com | Phone: 937-527-7127

General Workforce Collaborative Questions/Needs

Contact: Dessie Rogers

Email: dbuchanan@wccchamber.com | Phone: 937-382-2737

SAVE THESE DATES!

Regular Meetings - 2026

• Wednesday, May 13 - Workforce Collaborative Meeting
• Career Cluster/Industry Sector Focus: Finance
• Wednesday, June 10 - NO MEETING
• Wednesday, July 8 - NO MEETING
• Wednesday, August 12 - Workforce Collaborative Meeting
• Career Cluster/Industry Sector Focus: Law & Public Safety; Government & Public Administration
• Thursday, September 17 - Business Advisory Council + Workforce Collaborative Meeting
• Wednesday, October 14 - Workforce Collaborative Meeting
• Career Cluster/Industry Sector Focus: Education & Training; Human Services
• Thursday, November 19 - Business Advisory Council + Workforce Collaborative Meeting
• Wednesday, December 9 - Workforce Collaborative Meeting
• Career Cluster/Industry Sector Focus: Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources

All regular meetings of the Clinton County Workforce Collaborative and the Clinton County Business Advisory Council are held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Southern Ohio Educational Service Center, 3321 Airborne Road, Wilmington.

Special Events

• Wednesday, May 6 - Job & Community Resource Fair
• 4 to 7 p.m. - Expo Center at the Clinton County Fairgrounds, 268 South Nelson Avenue, Wilmington
• Wednesday, October 21 - Career Exploration Fair
• TBD - Laurel Oaks Career Campus, 300 Oak Drive, Wilmington