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Economists say Ohio’s education system doesn’t match employer demands

Ohio may be struggling to connect education and training with employer needs, potentially limiting job growth, according to a survey of economists. Several urged stronger partnerships between schools and businesses.

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Economists Say Ohio’s Education System Doesn’t Match Employer Demands

Feb 6

A panel of economists says that schools in Ohio aren’t producing workers that match employers’ needs. The state’s labor force has declined by 91,000 between 2000 and 2020, the survey said. During that period, the state’s education system has changed markedly. Since Republican John Kasich became governor in 2011, Ohio h…

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Economists Say Ohio’s Education System Doesn’t Match Employer Demands

Feb 2