We discuss the state of the workforce in Central Ohio and what current trends indicate for the future, plus The Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio provides an overview of their “State of the Workforce 2022” report, with new insights on Ohio’s labor participation rate, unemployment rate, and details on specific job sector growth and losses projected through 2028. 

The speakers are: 

Ryan Burgess, President & CEO of Goodwill Columbus  

Nichole Kneedler, Chief Talent Officer with Huntington National Bank 

Dr. Tian Lou, Research Scientist with the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University  

Chance Shannan with the Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio provides introductory remarks.  

The host is Colleen Marshall, Co-Anchor with NBC4. 

This forum was sponsored by Improving, Corna Kokosing, and Columbus State Community College.    This forum was recorded live at The Boat House in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.