Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce | Toledo, OH

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  • Toledo Chamber
    • Covid19
    • About the Chamber >
      • Vision, Mission, History
      • Diversity Statement
      • Key Objectives
      • GEO Program
      • Board
      • Staff
      • Directions to Office
    • Become a Member >
      • Membership Application
    • Benefits of Membership >
      • MEWA
      • Products and Services >
        • COSEMEWA
      • Creating Networks
      • Advocacy and Public Policy
      • Growth Opportunities
      • Talent Attraction & Retention
    • Events Calendar
    • Membership Directory
    • Newsroom >
      • Member News
      • Newsletter Archives
    • Members Only Portal
    • Contact Us
  • Reboot
    • Member Resources
    • Webinars
    • PPE Suppliers
  • Business Resources
    • Small Business Development Center >
      • Learning Center
      • Client Counseling Request
    • Ohio SBDC Export Assistance Network >
      • Export Success
    • Toledo Area Small Business Association
    • Business Development Resources
    • Business Connect Submit
    • Emergency Preparedness Resources >
      • CoronaVirus Communication SignUp
  • Advocacy & Public Policy
    • Public Policy Agenda
    • Regional Elected Officials
    • Campaign Central
    • Institute for Leadership & Advocacy
    • Boards and Commissions
    • Veterans Resources
  • Talent & Workforce
    • Chamber Recruiting Services
    • EPIC
    • Now Hiring
    • Opportunity Accelerator
    • REDI
    • Summer In the City
    • Talent Attraction
    • Workforce Development
  • Toledo Region
    • Regional Information
    • Visiting
    • Relocating
    • Job Board
    • Community Calendar
  • Toledo Region Data Center
    • Industry Employment
    • Industry Forecast
    • Unemployment
    • Median Income
    • Migration
    • Occupation Forecast
    • Employment by Occupation
    • Average Industry Pay
    • Firm Size
    • Per Capita Income
    • Per Capita GDP
    • Poverty
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Workforce Development

Workforce Development

The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is working closely with its members and partners in education to build a pipeline of future employees for businesses in the Toledo Region. Having well prepared students graduate from high school will help to make our region a preferred place for innovation and diverse talent. We want every student who completes their high school education to be prepared to enroll in some form of higher education, directly enter the workforce, or enlist in the military in service to their country.
 
Representatives from manufacturing, technology, construction trades, healthcare, financial services and others have taken part in our programs to answer questions and provide the latest information about the industries that call the Toledo Region home. Since 2015, over 150 businesses have been engaged with area school districts

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TRAIN - Toledo Region Academic & Industry Network Initiative

The Toledo Region Academic & Industry Network (TRAIN) is designed to meet the growing demand for career exploration experiences in the region through a streamlined application and matchmaking process. This allows the program to be customizable to meet the needs and availabilities of both businesses and school districts. Educators and employers can fill out the appropriate interest form and will be matched to create an engaging experience. After a “match” has been made, contact information will be shared between the business representative and educator to coordinate experience details.

An experience is an activity that exposes students to a specific career, company, or industry. An engaging experience can be a tour, presentation to a classroom, internship/apprenticeship, or serving on a district’s Business Advisory Council.
TRAIN Toledo Region Academic and Industry Network participants
​TRAIN directly connects employers and educators to help increase awareness of current and future career opportunities that are available in the Toledo Region and to make sure that our education partners are preparing students to take advantage of those opportunities. TRAIN is about connecting and coordinating existing resources, not creating duplicative programs, in order to provide maximum exposure of opportunities to students and education professionals.

​Through TRAIN and other initiatives, the Chamber actively works to support workforce development efforts and career opportunities as part of the overall strategy to attract and retain talent in the Toledo Region. Our annual Morning Access: Education and Workforce  breakfast provides an opportunity for business and education leaders to connect in an informal business setting and hear from a featured speaker on current and relevant topics impacting both industry and education. 
 
If you are interested in learning more about TRAIN check out these FAQs. You can also reach out to Jocelyn Liberatore at 419-243-8191 for questions about TRAIN or other workforce development initiatives.
Interested in getting involved with TRAIN? ​For more information, use the links below:
EDUCATORS CLICK HERE
BUSINESSES CLICK HERE

School to Work Program Guidebook

​Are you interested in tapping into a local school district's school-to-work program but don't know where to start? The Chamber came together with our members and partner schools to create the School To Work Program Guidebook. This tool provides businesses with basic contact and program information for those looking to engage with "learn and earn" programs in schools around the region.
School To Work Program Guidebook

“Connecting our company to the future workforce in our community is another awesome opportunity provided from The Toledo Chamber. This was a powerful experience for both our company and the local schools. We need talented minds ready to tinker, work hard, and be proud of their abilities to work in skilled trades and manufacturing. This opportunity shared new possibilities of a future for those young individuals and allowed our employees to proudly showcase their talents.”

Matt Yarder
Organizational Leader
Yarder Manufacturing
Matt Yarder headshot

Other resources:
Work Ready Lucas County
Lucas County Workforce Development Board
OhioMeansJobs
Ohio Bold: A Blueprint for Accelerating the Innovation Economy 
ReadyJob - Here's What Employers are Looking for in Terms of Employee Readiness
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ReadyJob - 7 Ways To Secure And Retain Talent 
Ohio Chamber A Dose of Reality for Employers Opioid Toolkit
Young Workers are a Valuable (and Often Overlooked) Asset
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300 Madison Avenue, Ste. 200  |  Toledo, OH 43604
PHONE: (419) 243-8191 
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