Manufacturing in Ohio bounces back (The Columbus Dispatch) – Ohio added 54,000 new manufacturing jobs over the past four years, the highest gain in the past 20 years, a trend that can be found at the national level as well.
Ohio Lottery fund shifts siphon aid to schools (The Columbus Dispatch) – Since 1975 the Ohio Lottery has contributed all of its profits, $20B, to education. However, these profits are often treated as a given which has allowed the state to reduce education funding in other areas without affecting the overall funding.
Sen. Portman visits RAMTEC, impressed with work (Marion Star) – During his recent visit to RAMTEC, a vocational school in Marion that provides training on manufacturing robots, Sen. Portman discussed the importance of gaining such technical skills to meet growing industry demand.
Tough Job Market For College Grads Creates Ripple Effect (NBC 4) – A recent study by the Brookings Institute has found that Columbus ranks near the bottom of the nation’s 100 largest metros for its young adult job market which is having a negative impact on many recent graduates.
2015 BUDGET WOULD BOOST INVESTMENTS IN STEM EDUCATION (Nextgov) – President Obama’s proposed budget for FY 2015 includes a number of funding and restructuring items aimed at improving both the quality and quantity of workers in STEM fields.
