| Monday, September 4,
2023
Ohio currently has the most filled
jobs in history, and Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine
wished Ohio's entire workforce a safe and happy Labor Day. Ohio's
talented workforce is one of the reasons why Ohio is The Heart of it
All!
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Governor DeWine announced the availability of $100 million in
funding to help local communities eliminate dangerous railroad
crossings.
Ohio has approximately 5,700 railroad grade crossings, which are
locations where roadways intersect with railroad tracks. Funding
from Governor DeWine's new Ohio Rail Crossing Elimination Program
will support the work of local communities to engineer construction
projects to eliminate these crossings and pay matching funds that
are required for additional support from the Federal Railroad
Administration.
“To compete for federal grants, communities need the resources to
develop the projects, prepare federal applications, and commit
matching funds to make Ohio’s grant applications competitive,” said
Governor DeWine. “Railroad grade projects can be complex and
expensive, and without state assistance, most communities do not
have the resources to develop them. This program will provide
support to get these projects moving in the right direction."
Governor DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director
of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, announced that
the application period for the Super RAPIDS grant program is now
open. Super RAPIDS (Regionally Aligned Priorities in Delivering
Skills) focuses on providing Ohio Technical Centers, community
colleges, and universities with the right kind of equipment to
prepare students for the workforce, helping to meet the needs of
regional businesses.
“To continue Ohio’s momentum, students must be trained and ready
for jobs in tech and advanced manufacturing,” said Governor DeWine.
“We championed Super RAPIDS in the state budget to ensure that
training providers have the right kind of resources and equipment
needed to educate the next generation for the jobs of the future.”
“As we prepare for computer chip and advanced manufacturing supply
chain jobs, it’s crucial to support and create new lab and
manufacturing technology spaces for educating graduates with the
most advanced skills through higher education,” said Lt. Governor
Husted. “This program helps Ohio Technical Centers, community
colleges and universities purchase the latest equipment to educate
more students on the most up-to-date technology needed for the 21st
century economy.”
Lt. Governor Husted traveled to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C)
in Cleveland for a tour and roundtable discussion highlighting how
schools can use RAPIDS funding.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Governor DeWine announced $5 million in grant funding is available
to help local law enforcement agencies invest in body camera
equipment and pay for associated expenses.
The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Office of Criminal Justice
Services (OCJS) opened the application period for the third round of
the Ohio Body-Worn Camera Grant Program. Governor DeWine launched
the program in 2021 to assist local law enforcement agencies with
costs related to camera equipment, video storage, editing software,
public record management, maintenance, and more.
"Body cameras act as an impartial eye on the interactions between
law enforcement and the public, so they're incredibly important for
transparency," said Governor DeWine. "This program is for any local
law enforcement agency that doesn't already have a body-worn camera
program or needs support to enhance and maintain its existing
technology."
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Governor DeWine announced that the Governor’s Office of Workforce
Transformation and Goodwill Columbus, through a partnership with The
Ohio State University, Columbus State Community College, and the
Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio will offer free,
broadband-related job training at Goodwill Columbus’ newest job
training center on Brice Rd.
“To expand high-speed internet across the state, we need to build
the broadband industry workforce,” said Governor DeWine. “In fact,
we’ll need about 32,000 skilled workers to prepare the
infrastructure alone.”
“Providing this training now will ensure that broadband companies
can access and spend the coming infrastructure investments to
ultimately position Ohio as a prime destination for new, innovative
companies seeking access to the next generation of wired and
wireless communications,” added Governor DeWine.
The 179th Airlift Wing will conduct a historic redesignation
ceremony to officially become the 179th Cyberspace Wing at 3 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at the Mansfield Lahm Air National Guard
Base in Mansfield, Ohio.
The event will celebrate the 75-year aviation history of the wing
while highlighting the importance of the new cyberspace mission for
the nation, Air Force, state, and community. The ceremony will
feature several speakers and include a traditional changing of the
unit flag and guidon. The 179th was selected to become the Air
National Guard’s first-ever cyberspace wing in August 2021.
“The transition of this wing from an airlift wing to a cyberspace
wing is great news for the state of Ohio and a model for the U.S.
Air Force and Air National Guard,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.
“Ohio speaks with one voice in aerospace and defense matters, and we
were successful in winning this new mission because it requires
bipartisan support at the local, state, and national levels. The
strategic realignment of the 179th Wing to a cyber mission will
cement Mansfield’s critical cyber warfare role well into the
future.”
Friday, September 8, 2023
Governor DeWine announced the second round of Workforce Safety
Innovation Grants awarded to advance worker safety in Ohio.
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) awarded the grants,
totaling $5 million, through its Workforce Safety Intervention
Center (WSIC). The Ohio State University, the Research Institute at
Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the University of Cincinnati, and
Kent State University are among the recipients.
“We are delighted to collaborate with these exceptional recipients
who have demonstrated unwavering dedication to enhancing health and
safety for the workforce," said Governor DeWine. “Each project
represents a steppingstone toward a safer work environment, and we
look forward to seeing the transformative impact of their innovation
solutions.”
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