Develop an environment where business, government, academia, and non-profits work together for economic health, sustainable growth, and economic opportunity.
As the Toledo-Lucas County region continues to develop its workforce and economy, considerations should be made for attracting businesses that have a positive impact on climate change wither through the products/services offered or their internal business practices. Additionally, efforts should be made to encourage growth of regional workforce capabilities in sectors such as clean energy that are focused on addressing climate change.
Recognizing the disparity in unemployment rates by race as well as the differences in employment opportunities for different subsets of the region's population, it will be important to consider how best to address this disparity, ensure services are reaching under-served populations, and provide opportunity to all members of the region.
Identifying opportunities to spur economic growth within the region will have a positive impact on employment rates and income in the region.
As the Toledo-Lucas County region continues to develop its workforce and economy, considerations should be made for attracting businesses that have a positive impact on climate change wither through the products/services offered or their internal business practices. Additionally, efforts should be made to encourage growth of regional workforce capabilities in sectors such as clean energy that are focused on addressing climate change.
Recognizing the disparity in unemployment rates by race as well as the differences in employment opportunities for different subsets of the region's population, it will be important to consider how best to address this disparity, ensure services are reaching under-served populations, and provide opportunity to all members of the region.
Identifying opportunities to spur economic growth within the region will have a positive impact on employment rates and income in the region.
- Support and grow locally-owned businesses and encourage local governments to shift purchasing to locally produced products and services
- Align programs aimed at growing job skills for residents with current and emerging needs of the region's primary industry clusters, with a particular focus on developing high-skilled careers
- Enhance job training to preserve local manufacturing industries, while also helping the region remain globally competitive as it transitions to industries such as advanced manufacturing technologies
- Shop local: support the businesses and other organizations in your community
- Enroll in a class: take advantage of the various job skills and continuing education programs offered in the region as an opportunity to advance your career
- Take on an apprentice: train the next generation so they will have a unique set of skills and can become a contributing member of the local workforce
