Ohio Excels is a nonpartisan coalition of business leaders committed to improving education for every Ohio student
Ohio, USA
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Ohio leaders came together at the Aim Hire Conference to better align education, workforce, and economic development and connect more students with careers.
Thanks to @OhioOWT, our sponsors and everyone who made the day a success!
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Today at the Aim Hire Workforce and Education Conference, we honored Senator @andrewbrenner with the Education and Workforce Champion Award. Thank you, Senator Brenner, for your leadership and commitment to helping Ohio students prepare for what comes next.
.@OHEducation Director Steve Dackin just spoke at Aim Hire, where nearly 500 leaders are exploring how education, workforce and economic development can work together to expand opportunities for Ohioans.
Great panel discussion underway on this year’s Aim Hire theme of aligning Education, Workforce, and Economic Development as engines of Economic Mobility, with insights from Lisa Gray, @OhioStatePres @Baiju_R_Shah @Battelle and @AuburnCareerCent #aimhire
Ohio Excels President Lisa Gray and @OhioHigherEd Chancellor Mike Duffey open the 8th annual AimHire Workforce & Education Conference with remarks on how to align education, workforce + economic development as engines of economic mobility.
Nearly 500 leaders are at the 8th annual Aim Hire Conference today exploring how to align the Economic Mobility Engines of Education, Workforce, and Economic Development! @OhioOWT
Today, we’re hosting the annual Aim Hire Conference, focusing this year on Education, Workforce, and Economic Development! Special thanks to our sponsors @battelle @OHEducation @OhioHigherEd #FuturePlans @JoyceFdn @LorainJVS @DeaconessFDN @UWCO @CollegeBoard
The 2027-28 FAFSA is open! Ohio students leave about $137 million in financial aid on the table each year. Let’s help more students complete the FAFSA and put college and career training within reach.
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Congrats to @godmanguild and everyone recognized at Mobility Makers 2026! Ohio Excels applauds Godman Guild’s work to connect people w/ education, job training & opportunities to build successful careers. We’re pleased to celebrate this work & the people helping make it possible.
What would it take for Ohio to become No. 1 for students?
Lisa Gray and Baiju Shah outline education goals and priorities for Ohio’s next governor.
Read the full column:
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Ohio’s latest School Report Cards bring encouraging news. Reading and math proficiency increased, and chronic absenteeism declined. But too many students are still falling short. Read our news release at bit.ly/4AgxqzC
Aim Hire is coming up Sept. 29! Join Ohio Excels, @OhioOWT, and nearly 500 business, education, workforce, and community leaders from across Ohio to better align education, workforce, and economic development. Secure your ticket: aimhire2026.eventbrite.com
How can Central Ohio’s growth create opportunities for more people? Join @cbusmetroclub Sept. 16 for “Building the Workforce Behind the American Dream” to explore workforce training and career pathways.
Register today: columbusmetroclub.org/event/…
Today marks the 60th anniversary of International Literacy Day, a reminder that strong reading skills create a foundation for success in school, work, and life.
Join us in celebrating the schools, educators, and programs helping students become strong, confident readers.
Only 22% of Gen Z students say most of their teachers talked about future job and career options. New research from the @WaltonFamilyFdn & @Gallup reinforces why career-connected learning matters.
Full report: gallup.com/file/analytics/71…
Exciting news for Ohio’s workforce. We applaud @JobsOhio for launching Technician Path, a new incentive that will help employers create earn-and-learn programs and expand access to training for in-demand technician careers.
Today, we launched JobsOhio Technician Path — an incentive program designed to help Ohio employers build a stronger technician pipeline. Eligible employers receive up to $10K per employee who completes an approved training pathway. jobsohio.com/path
Education, workforce, and economic development are engines of mobility. Join us and @OhioOWT on Sept. 29, 2026, as Ohio leaders align around what's next for students and our economy.
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Ohio is raising the bar for industry-recognized credentials so students earn credentials that lead to real jobs and career opportunities, not simply a diploma. @The74 examines the new framework Ohio Excels helped develop:
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September is Attendance Awareness Month. Every day in school helps students stay on track and prepare for the future. Explore resources to help reduce chronic absenteeism: education.ohio.gov/Media/Ed-…
The 8th annual Aim Hire Workforce & Education Conference is just over a month away! Join us and @OhioOWT on Sept. 29 in Columbus to help align education, workforce and economic development.
Secure your ticket today: aimhire2026.eventbrite.com