Workforce
Fairfield County prides itself on its workforce development. In 2020, Fairfield County was ranked as the 24th best large county for talent attraction in the United States by EMSI. Its perfect location allows talent to be drawn from the Columbus Metro area, as well as the Appalachian region of southeastern Ohio. There are 29 colleges within 50 miles of Fairfield County including Ohio University, Hocking College, The Ohio State University, and Columbus State Community College. There are 1,800 high school graduates every year in the growing county, which boasts two robust technical schools. The Economic and Workforce Development Department operates its own training center, the Fairfield County Workforce Center. It is located directly along Route 33 and its educational partners provide company-specific training in manufacturing, skilled trades, and healthcare. With more than 50% of the workforce commuting out of Fairfield County, there is ample opportunity to find employees that prefer to work closer to home.
Fairfield County Labor Force Study
Programs
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- HVAC Ready to Work
- Manufacturing Ready to Work
- STNA (Coming Soon)
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Financial Aid
Resources are available to assist with the financial burdens of continuing education.
- Apply for a Pell Grant
- Check eligibility for WIOA services at the OhioMeansJobs Center
- Ohio Universitys Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Hocking Colleges Financial Aid
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Employers
Local employers can develop customized training programs with Hocking College or Ohio University to host at the Workforce Center.
- Contact workforce@fairfieldcountyohio.gov to discuss these possibilities.
- Funding resources include TechCred and WIOA services (customized training and/or incumbent worker training)
- Room Reservation Request Form