Ohio to Work Program Leaves Lasting Impact

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio to Work program, a state initiative rolled out to replenish the workforce during the pandemic, stands to have a lasting impact in the Mahoning Valley. The 18-month program ended in December, said Julie Michael Smith, program director for the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition. However, the foundational structure and resources will transition to a new Regional Workforce Coalition designed to improve workers’ readiness and training. “It’s building on