Innovating academic programs, forming strategic partnerships, and expanding access to lifelong learning to prepare learners for today’s and tomorrow’s jobs.
Workforce Development at The Ohio State University is working to ensure a stronger education ecosystem and alignment with labor trends across Ohio through evolving programs on our campuses, partnerships with educational institutions, and strengthened external collaborations.
Whether you’re upskilling for a promotion, pivoting to a new career or preparing for future opportunities, Ohio State offers strong, career-connected education and training for emerging, present and future workers.
Programs
Evolving existing degrees; developing new, alternative credentials; and increasing experiential learning to meet Ohio’s workforce needs.
Pathways
Connecting with and supporting alignment with the places and programs from where our learners continue their journey.
Partnerships
Advancing conversations to define and support the four-year sector’s impact in shaping Ohio’s workforce and economic output.
Empowering lifelong learners and driving innovation
Connecting learning to meaningful career outcomes.
Ohio State is committed to creatively meeting the urgent needs of Ohio’s economy, better serving contemporary learners and driving innovation across the state.
Our broad reach and strong partnerships make us uniquely positioned to support learners and strengthen Ohio’s labor market.
Our mission is clear: to advance Ohio’s well-being by aligning innovative academic programs with real-world workforce demands. By building transformative partnerships with industry, government and educational institutions, we will empower our students for career success and to make a positive impact in their communities.