State Of Ohio Promoting "Top Jobs List" To Get People Into The Workforce

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Lt. Governor Jon Husted is using his position in the DeWine Administration to leverage more attention on job careers in Ohio that could help put more people back into the workforce.

The state is extending its focus to prioritize both the economy and the health and well-being of Ohioans through Ohio’s Top Jobs List. Ohio’s Top Jobs List includes both In-Demand Jobs and Critical Jobs.

According to the Top Jobs In Ohio website article, “Ohio’s Top Jobs List is a customizable, online tool to help guide Ohioans on career pathways that meet their individual needs and goals and allow them to take advantage of employment opportunities available in our state.”

The Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation in partnership with the InnovateOhio Platform’s Data Analytics team created a new, user-friendly dashboard that allows Ohioans to view and sort in-demand jobs by customizing to their region and/or industry.

These easy to use reports allow job seekers, educators, businesses, and community leaders to make more informed decisions to solidify their short-and long-term success.

Defining and Identifying Ohio’s in-demand jobs serves as a strong foundation for transforming Ohio’s workforce development system. By understanding Ohio businesses’ most urgent needs, we can address workforce gaps by:

Aligning Ohio’s education and training programs with the needs of business;
Guiding job seekers and students to careers that are likely to result in a job and provide a family sustaining wage; and
Creating industry-led collaboration with local and state workforce partners to identify the gaps in the system and work together to address any shortfalls.

In-demand jobs strengthen Ohio’s current and future strategic economic advantage and empower people with 21st century skills. These jobs have a sustainable wage and a promising future based on the projected number of openings and growth. The following criteria was used to define an “in-demand job” in Ohio:

80% of state median wage, $14.10 per hour, or more;
Annual growth in the number of jobs higher than the statewide average of 36; or
Annual job openings greater than 584.

In addition to these state labor statistics and projections, electronic job posting trend data and business responses to Ohio’s In-Demand Jobs Survey are components in defining in-demand jobs.

Critical jobs ensure that our state’s workforce supports the health and well-being of Ohioans, their families, and our communities. Governor DeWine made developing the workforce in critical job areas, such as early childhood education, mental/behavioral health, and recovery, a priority because of their impact on the lives of Ohioans at every stage of life.

Critical Jobs are identified through the help of experts and stakeholders in eight career clusters aligning with the administration’s goals. The eight priority career clusters include: