Ohio Lt. Gov. Tressel Visits Toledo for WorkOhio Kickoff Tour01/29/2026News release from the Office of Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel:(TOLEDO, Ohio)—Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel travel to Toledo today for the latest stop of his statewide WorkOhio Kickoff Tour.WorkOhio is a new initiative to connect Ohioans with in-demand jobs in their area through personalized support from teams of regional job experts. The program was announced by Lt. Governor Tressel earlier this month.“Northwest Ohio has a deep bench of employers, educators, and workforce leaders who are committed to helping people in their communities succeed,” said Lt. Governor Tressel. “WorkOhio brings all that expertise together in a simple, personal way – connecting Ohioans with local job experts who understand the opportunities and resources available in this region, and who are ready to help people take their next step, find meaningful work, and reach their full potential.”Through the website WorkOhio.gov, Ohio job seekers can request one-on-one support from a local job expert in their region or explore training programs, job resources, and career tools tailored to their background and goals. Read more about the program here.Today’s event was hosted by the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce – one of seven Regional Job Hubs across the state leading the WorkOhio effort.“Northwest Ohio has a strong workforce network, and WorkOhio gives us a powerful way to connect those partners around the people we serve,” said Wendy Gramza, President and CEO of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce. “The Chamber is pleased to serve as the regional hub and work alongside our existing workforce, education, and community partners to guide Ohioans toward opportunity. We commend Lt. Governor Jim Tressel for leading a collaborative, regionally driven approach that recognizes local strengths and helps more Ohioans find meaningful, in-demand careers.”WorkOhio’s Job Hubs will partner with a network of “Community Connectors” – trusted local organizations that are already working in Ohio’s workforce ecosystem and know the area’s top industries, employers, and workforce needs. Through WorkOhio, these organizations will work as a team to help Ohioans find job opportunities, training, and support services that match their personal goals.The initial list of Community Connectors in the Northwest Ohio region includes:Cherry Street MissionFuture PlansGoodwill Industries of Northwest OhioGreat Lakes Community Action PartnershipHabitat For Humanity Findlay/Hancock CountyHarborLucas County Workforce Development BoardNorthwestern Ohio Community Action CommissionWood County Workforce Development BoardAdditional organizations – including workforce organizations, educational institutions, community service providers, and more – are welcome to join the WorkOhio effort as Community Connectors. Many have already expressed their commitment to doing so.