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Ohio is the 7th most populous state in the country with over 11.6 million residents. 77% of Ohioans reside in urban areas dominated by the large urban centers of Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus. The state is relatively young with about 25% of the population under the age of 19 and 59% in the working ages between 20 and 64. Ohio lags in terms of diversity with only 18% of Ohioans categorized as nonwhite compared to 26% for the entire United States population. The states poverty rate of 15.8% is in line with the national average of 15.5%. Industry in Ohio is dominated by educational services, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail which collectively employee 51% of the working population.

Population
Largest State by Population:
California - 38,332,521
% Urban
Square Miles
Largest State:
Alaska - 571,951 mi2
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Workforce Programs

  • Participation
  • Service Delivery
  • Outcomes

About the Measures

  • Completers - Number of program participants who complete within the program year.
  • Percent Employed - Percent of completers who are working in Ohio six month after they complete the program.
  • Earnings - Median earnings (during the calendar quarter six month after completing), annualized.
  • Employee Retention - Percent of completers who are working in Ohio six months after they complete the program who remain with the same main employer for six months.

Reading the Charts

  • Two dashes ("--") indicate fewer than 10 individuals in that group. These were suppressed to avoid individual re-identification.
  • Completers are assigned to the county in which they received services, except Rehabilitation, whose completers are identified by county of residence.

Some things to consider...

  • Data representing fewer than 10 people is suppressed (NR or missing)
  • Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) (Title 1)
  • Aspire, Adult Workforce Readiness Education (Title 2)
  • Vocational Rehabilitation (Title 4)

  • Ohio Technical Centers
  • Community College

  • Ohio-Funded Financial Aid
  • Apprenticeships

  • Jobs for Veterans State grants program
  • Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP)
WIOA Adult

Adult recipients of WIOA staff-assisted employment, core employment, or training services.

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WIOA Adult

Adult recipients of WIOA staff-assisted employment, core employment, or training services.

CompletersSpark Line 0-b
Percent EmployedSpark Line 1-b
EarningsSpark Line 2-b
Employee Retention 2015-16Spark Line 3-b

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Data
WIOA Dislocated Worker

Dislocated Worker recipients of WIOA staff-assisted employment, core employment, or training services.

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WIOA Dislocated Worker

Dislocated Worker recipients of WIOA staff-assisted employment, core employment, or training services.

CompletersSpark Line 0-b
Percent EmployedSpark Line 1-b
EarningsSpark Line 2-b
Employee Retention 2015-16Spark Line 3-b

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Data
WIOA Youth

Youth recipients of WIOA employment or training services.

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WIOA Youth

Youth recipients of WIOA employment or training services.

CompletersSpark Line 0-b
Percent EmployedSpark Line 1-b
EarningsSpark Line 2-b
Employee Retention 2015-16Spark Line 3-b

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Data
Aspire All

Aspire participants who have not participated in more than 90 days

CompletersNA
Percent EmployedNA
EarningsNA
Employee Retention 2015-16NA

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Aspire All

Aspire participants who have not participated in more than 90 days

CompletersNA
Percent EmployedNA
EarningsNA
Employee Retention 2015-16NA

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Data
Aspire GED

Aspire participants who have not participated in more than 90 days and earned a GED.

CompletersNA
Percent EmployedNA
EarningsNA
Employee Retention 2015-16NA

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Aspire GED

Aspire participants who have not participated in more than 90 days and earned a GED.

CompletersNA
Percent EmployedNA
EarningsNA
Employee Retention 2015-16NA

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Data
Youth

Youth between the ages of 14 and 24 who have received vocational rehabilitation services and/or have left the program with employment.

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Youth

Youth between the ages of 14 and 24 who have received vocational rehabilitation services and/or have left the program with employment.

CompletersSpark Line 2-b
Percent EmployedSpark Line 3-b
EarningsSpark Line 4-b
Employee Retention 2015-16Spark Line 5-b

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Data
Adult

Adults 25 and older who have received vocational rehabilitation services and/or have left the program with employment.

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Adult

Adults 25 and older who have received vocational rehabilitation services and/or have left the program with employment.

CompletersSpark Line 2-b
Percent EmployedSpark Line 3-b
EarningsSpark Line 4-b
Employee Retention 2015-16Spark Line 5-b

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Data
All

Post-secondary workforce education and training that leads to a credential, offered through an Ohio Technical Center.

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All

Post-secondary workforce education and training that leads to a credential, offered through an Ohio Technical Center.

CompletersSpark Line 3-b
Percent EmployedSpark Line 4-b
EarningsSpark Line 5-b
Employee Retention 2015-16Spark Line 6-b

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Data
Perkins

Post-secondary workforce education and training that leads to a credential, offered through an Ohio Technical Center funded in part through Perkins funds.

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Perkins

Post-secondary workforce education and training that leads to a credential, offered through an Ohio Technical Center funded in part through Perkins funds.

CompletersSpark Line 3-b
Percent EmployedSpark Line 4-b
EarningsSpark Line 5-b
Employee Retention 2015-16Spark Line 6-b

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Data
All

Graduates or completers from Ohio public two-year colleges, receiving either a two-year degree or a credit certificate.

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All

Graduates or completers from Ohio public two-year colleges, receiving either a two-year degree or a credit certificate.

CompletersNA
Percent EmployedNA
EarningsNA
Employee Retention 2015-16NA

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Data
Perkins

Post-secondary workforce education and training that leads to a credential that is funded in part by Perkins, offered through an Ohio college. Perkins College data are lagged; numbers below represent 2016-17 completers.

CompletersNA
Percent EmployedNA
EarningsNA
Employee Retention 2015-16NA

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Perkins

Post-secondary workforce education and training that leads to a credential that is funded in part by Perkins, offered through an Ohio college. Perkins College data are lagged; numbers below represent 2016-17 completers.

CompletersNA
Percent EmployedNA
EarningsNA
Employee Retention 2015-16NA

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Data
Choose Ohio First

Students who receive Choose Ohio First funding and graduate.

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Choose Ohio First

Students who receive Choose Ohio First funding and graduate.

CompletersSpark Line 5-b
Percent EmployedSpark Line 6-b
EarningsSpark Line 7-b
Employee Retention 2015-16Spark Line 8-b

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Data
Ohio College Opportunity Grant

Students who receive OCOG funding and graduate.

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Ohio College Opportunity Grant

Students who receive OCOG funding and graduate.

CompletersSpark Line 5-b
Percent EmployedSpark Line 6-b
EarningsSpark Line 7-b
Employee Retention 2015-16Spark Line 8-b

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Data
All

Registered apprenticeship completers in Ohio, as reported in RAPIDS.

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All

Registered apprenticeship completers in Ohio, as reported in RAPIDS.

CompletersNA
Percent EmployedNA
EarningsNA
Employee Retention 2015-16NA

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Data
All

Veterans who receive JVSG staff-assisted employment or training services.

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All

Veterans who receive JVSG staff-assisted employment or training services.

CompletersSpark Line 7-b
Percent EmployedSpark Line 8-b
EarningsSpark Line 9-b
Employee Retention 2015-16Spark Line 10-b

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Data
All

CCMEP is a new program and is not yet reporting outcomes.

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All

CCMEP is a new program and is not yet reporting outcomes.

CompletersSpark Line 8-b
Percent EmployedSpark Line 9-b
EarningsSpark Line 10-b
Employee Retention 2015-16Spark Line 11-b

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Data

Some things to consider...

  • Data representing fewer than 10 people is suppressed (NR or missing)
  • Demographic charts with three categories will have two categories suppressed where one is less than 10 to avoid re-calculation of small numbers.
  • Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) - Title 1
  • Aspire, Adult Workforce Readiness Education - Title 2
  • Vocational Rehabilitation - Title 4

  • Ohio Technical Centers
  • Community College

  • Ohio-Funded Financial Aid
  • Apprenticeships

  • Jobs for Veterans State grants program
  • Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP)
WIOA Adult

[#] adults received WIOA staff-assisted employment, core employment, or training services in 2016-17.

Age

Race

Gender

WIOA Dislocated Worker

[#] dislocated workers received WIOA staff-assisted employment, core employment, or training services in 2016-17.

Age

Race

Gender

WIOA Youth

[#] youth received WIOA staff-assisted employment, core employment, or training services in 2016-17.

Age

Race

Gender

Aspire All

[#] participants were enrolled in Aspire programs in 2016-17.

Age

Race

Gender

Youth

[#] youth received Vocational Rehabilitation services in 2016-17.

Age

Race

Gender

Adult

[#] adults received Vocational Rehabilitation services in 2016-17.

Age

Race

Gender

All

[#] participants were enrolled in Ohio Technical Center courses in 2016-17.

Age

Race

Gender

Perkins

[#] students were enrolled in a Perkins-funded program in 2016-17.

Age

Race

Gender

All

[#] students were enrolled in a public community or technical college in 2016-17.

Age

Race

Gender

Perkins

[#] students were enrolled in a Perkins-funded program in 2016-17.

Age

Race

Gender

Choose Ohio First

[#] college students received Choose Ohio First funding in 2016-17.

Age

Race

Gender

Ohio College Opportunity Grant

[#] college students received an Ohio College Opportunity Grant in 2016-17.

Age

Race

Gender

All

There were [#] registered apprentices in 2016-17.

Age

Race

Gender

All

[#] veterans were served at through the Jobs for Veterans State Grants program in 2016-17.

Age

Race

Gender

All

There were [#] participants in the Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program in 2016-17.

Age

Race

Gender

  • Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) - Title 1
  • Aspire, Adult Workforce Readiness Education - Title 2
  • Vocational Rehabilitation - Title 4

  • Ohio Technical Centers
  • Community College

  • Ohio-Funded Financial Aid
  • Apprenticeships

  • Jobs for Veterans State grants program
  • Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP)

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) - Title 1

Ohio has local OhioMeansJobs Centers that assist job seekers, employers and youth with job search assistance, employee recruitment, job training, and more. To review the local center information, visit the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services Office of Workforce Development website.

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Aspire, Adult Workforce Readiness Education - Title 2

Aspire, adult workforce readiness education programs provide free services for individuals who need assistance acquiring the skills to be successful in post-secondary education and training and in employment. Services include basic reading, writing and math; High School Equivalence (HSE) test preparation; English as a second language; and, other basic life and work skills. Local programs offer flexible class locations and times, including a distance education option.

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Note: Some counties do not have an Aspire provider, but are served by providers in adjacent counties.

Vocational Rehabilitation - Title 4

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities' Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) and Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) assist eligible people 14 years of age and older, with physical, mental and emotional disabilities by providing direct, personalized services to assist them in finding and retaining meaningful work and personal independence. To find the regional BVR office that services your area, go to the Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Vocational Rehabilitation website to learn more.

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Ohio Technical Centers

Ohio Technical Centers (OTCs) provide labor market-driven, post-secondary workforce education and training in 91 career-technical planning districts throughout the state. For a complete statewide listing of OTC's by county, go to the Ohio Higher Education Ohio Technical Centers website to learn more.

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Community College

For a statewide map and complete listing of contact information for Ohio's 27 public two-year community colleges, go to the Ohio Higher Education Ohio Technical Centers website to learn more.

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Ohio-Funded Financial Aid

Ohio College Opportunity Grant

The Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG) program provides grant money to Ohio residents who demonstrate the highest levels of financial need (as determined by the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that should be completed) who are enrolled at Ohio public colleges or universities, Ohio private, non-profit colleges or universities, and Ohio private, for-profit institutions. Go to the Ohio Higher Education Ohio Funded Financial Aid website to learn more.

Choose Ohio First

To explore Ohio's Choose Ohio First programs by higher education institution, go to the Ohio Higher Education Ohio Funded Financial Aid website to learn more.

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Apprenticeships

Ohio has over 900 Registered Apprenticeship programs in fields as diverse as construction, energy, health care, manufacturing, and utilities.For a complete listing of available programs by occupation, visit the OhioMeansJobs website.

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Jobs for Veterans State grants program

Ohio has local OhioMeansJobs Centers that assist job seekers, employers and youth with job search assistance, employee recruitment, job training, and more. To review the local center information, visit the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services Office of Workforce Development website.

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Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP)

CCMEP provides employment and training services to eligible, low-income individuals based on a comprehensive assessment of employment and training needs, as well as a basic skills assessment. Participants are provided services to support goals outlined in their individual opportunity plan, which may include support to obtain a high school diploma, job placement, work experience, and other supportive services such as child care and transportation. To learn more about county level CCMEP services, contact the local OhioMeansJobs Center or Office of Family Assistance.

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State Statistics

  • Demographics
  • Labor Force

Population

This graph reflects the State of Ohio's total population by year for the years 2013 through 2017. The data were obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau American Fact Finder website.


Race and Age

These charts reflect the number of people in the State of Ohio broken down by their demographics of race and age. Race was grouped as White, Black and Other (Asian, Alaskan Native or Native American, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, or muliple races). Age was grouped in three categories (less than 18 years, 18 to 64 years and 65 years and older). Only the most recent data available are shown (2016 for race and 2017 for age). The data were obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau American Fact Finder website.


Poverty

This graph reflects the percent poverty by year for the State of Ohio. The most recent year of data available was 2016. The data were obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates.

Wages

This graph reflects the annual average pay, adjusted to reflect 2017 dollars, by year for the State of Ohio. The annual average pay data were obtained from The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages website. The Consumer Price Index was obtained from the US inflation calculator.


Unemployment

This graph reflects the unemployment rate for the State of Ohio by year. The data were obtained from The State of Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Ohio Labor Market Information website.

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