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Greetings!
It's Back To School time, which also means it's time for the next meeting of the Clinton County Workforce Collaborative!
Wednesday, August 12
9 to 10:30 a.m.
Southern Ohio Educational Service Center (3321 Airborne Road, Wilmington)
Our Career Cluster/Industry Sector Focus for this meeting is Law & Public Safety and Government & Public Administration, and we have a number of employers who will be joining us for the conversation:
Law & Public Safety
- Magistrate Raizk, Clinton County Court of Common Pleas
- Maria Burrell, Clinton County Prosecutor's Office
- Sheriff Eastes and Colonel Gates, Clinton County Sheriff's Office
- Morgan Brown and Lori Leggett, Inter-Con Security
- Trooper Myers, Ohio State Highway Patrol
- Chief Roy, Wilmington Air Park Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting
- Chief Gibson, Wilmington Police Department
Government & Public Administration
- Mary Ann Foland, Clinton County Administrator
- Alex Beres, Clinton County Port Authority
We know that students in Clinton County have a strong interest in these areas, so we are excited to have such a diverse list of participating employers.
We're looking forward to a valuable conversation, and hope you will join us!
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Clinton County Workforce Collaborative Leadership Team
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Celebrating Regional Partnership and Excellence
Our Clinton County Business Advisory Council (BAC) is part of the larger Southern Ohio Educational Service Center BAC, which was recognized as a Three-Star BAC at the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce BAC Townhall in July!
This statewide recognition reflects the dedication of our business, education, workforce, higher education, and community partners. Together, these collaborators generously share their time, expertise, resources, and relationships to expand career awareness, career exploration, work-based learning, and other career-connected opportunities for students across our region.
This award belongs to every BAC partner who believes in the power of collaboration and remains committed to preparing students for successful futures while strengthening the workforce and communities of Clinton County and beyond. Together, we are building stronger connections between education and the workforce, creating greater opportunities for our students, employers, and communities!
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OhioMeansJobs Career Closet
Do you know a job seeker, student, or anyone getting ready for an interview, starting a new job, or taking the next step in their career in need of professional clothing? Check out OhioMeansJobs Clinton County's Career Closet!
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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!
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Wilmington College Career and Grad School Fair
Save the date for Wilmington College's Career and Grad School Fair on Thursday, October 29! Event details and registration information will be available in July.
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2026 Meeting Schedule and Topics
Click on the topic below each meeting to connect to related resources as they become available.
January 7, 2026 - Career Cluster/Industry Sector Focus
- Health Science
- Employers who plan, manage, and provide therapeutic, diagnostic, and support services, as well as health informatics and biotech R&D
February 5, 2026 - Clinton County Business Advisory Council
March 11, 2026 - Career Cluster/Industry Sector Focus
- Manufacturing
- Employers who plan, manage, and perform the processing of materials into intermediate or final products;
- Architecture & Construction
- Employers who design, plan, manage, build, and maintain buildings and other structures
April 23, 2026 - Clinton County Business Advisory Council
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
- Employers who plan, manage, and provide legal, public safety protective services, and homeland security
- Government & Public Administration
- 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
- Employers who plan, manage, and provide education and training services, and related learning support services
- Human 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
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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
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SAVE THESE DATES!
Regular Meetings - 2026
- 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
Regular Meetings - 2027
- Wednesday, January 6 - Workforce Collaborative Meeting
- Topic TBA
- Tuesday, February 9 - Business Advisory Council + Workforce Collaborative Meeting
- Wednesday, March 3 - Workforce Collaborative Meeting
- Topic TBA
- Tuesday, April 6 - Business Advisory Council + Workforce Collaborative Meeting
- Wednesday, May 12 - Workforce Collaborative Meeting
- Topic TBA
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.
Regional Business Advisory Council Meetings - Clinton, Fayette, and Highland Counties
- Thursday, October 29, 2026
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Lunch Provided
- Southern Ohio Educational Service Center, 3321 Airborne Road, Wilmington
- Wednesday, February 17, 2027
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Lunch Provided
- Hopewell Center, 5350 W. New Market Road, Hillsboro
Special Events
- Wednesday, October 21 - Career Exploration Fair
- TBD - Laurel Oaks Career Campus, 300 Oak Drive, Wilmington
| | The Clinton County Workforce Collaborative is an initiative of the Clinton County Port Authority, OhioMeansJobs Clinton County, the Southern Ohio Educational Service Center, and the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce. It was created to cooperatively tackle the critical and multi-faceted issues surrounding Clinton County’s workforce needs by bringing together a combination of business, education, non-profit, government, and economic and community development partners throughout Clinton County. The Collaborative is open to anyone from the business, non-profit, education, and community/economic development sectors who would like to become more involved in collaborative solutions to the workforce challenges within Clinton County. | | | | |
