Central Ohio's economic future is high-tech—but is our education system ready? With new semiconductor plants, clean energy facilities, and advanced logistics hubs rising across the region, the workforce of tomorrow will need advanced skills today. This week, the Columbus Metropolitan Club welcomes a panel of business and education leaders for a candid discussion on what it will take to prepare Ohio students for careers in STEM, AI, and other fast-evolving industries.

Featuring:

Geena Gamble, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Worthington Enterprises

Lisa Gray, President, Ohio Excels

Pat Tiberi, President and CEO, Ohio Business Roundtable

The host is Alissa Widman Neese, Reporter, Axios.

This forum was sponsored by Communities in Schools of Ohio and The Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland.

The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation.

CMC's livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch.

This forum was also supported by The Ellis.

This forum was recorded before a live audience at The Ellis in Columbus' historic Italian Village on June 11, 2025.