Going Beyond Local: How to Attract Out-of-State Talent

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Episode Summary:

Join host Doug Jenkins of the Findlay Hancock County Chamber of Commerce as he looks into talent attraction for local businesses in this episode of Chamber Amplified. Facing a shortage of local talent, especially in STEM fields, many businesses in Ohio are exploring new ways to find skilled candidates. This episode features Alex Conley of Find Your Ohio, who discusses the efforts of JobsOhio to attract out-of-state talent to support the demand of Ohio's job market.

Alex shares the details of the Find Your Ohio program, which offers a system to help businesses fill specialized roles with qualified candidates from outside the state. As the director, Alex outlines how the program has facilitated numerous successful placements by connecting companies with a wide pool of talented professionals. The episode emphasizes the strategic advantages of Ohio's lower cost of living, making it an attractive destination for skilled professionals from high-cost areas such as the coasts.

Key Takeaways:

• Find Your Ohio is a national talent attraction program aimed at filling critical roles in STEM fields in Ohio by attracting skilled candidates from outside the state.
• The program emphasizes the appeal of Ohio's competitive cost of living and career opportunities, providing significant value propositions for potential recruits from higher-cost regions.
• Employers working with Find Your Ohio receive support through a personalized system that helps match candidates with companies, including a focus on transitioning military members and veterans.
• Companies of all sizes, from small local businesses to large organizations, can benefit from the program without incurring additional costs.
• The program works in conjunction with local resources, supporting the broader talent pipeline strategy by complementing local educational and recruitment initiatives.

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