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Apri 2026

A publication of the Stark Tuscarawas Workforce Development Board

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week (April 26-May 2, 2026)



National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) will take place April 26th-May 2, 2026. NAW is a nationwide celebration that highlights the value of apprenticeships in building skilled workforces. The theme for NAW 2026 is "America at Work: Making America Skilled Again through Registered Apprenticeship." As the nation celebrates its 250th year and continues its reindustrialization, the overarching NAW 2026 theme reflects Registered Apprenticeship's prominence as a key strategy to ensure the American worker is equipped for the skilled jobs of today and tomorrow.


As part of Apprenticeship Week, OhioMeansJobs Stark County is hosting an event for apprenticeship sponsors, employers, unions, and training providers to explore workforce funding opportunities that support apprentices.

 

Stay tuned for additional details and registration information.

Workforce Trends Dashboard Highlights

Job Postings: Desired Certificates

What information does this Dashboard share?

The “Job Postings: Desired Certificates” Dashboard highlights the certifications employers most frequently request in job postings and how demand has changed over the last year, signaling key skill requirements in the local labor market. These are not college degrees—they include credentials or other industry-recognized certifications that qualify someone for specific roles, though often earned during or after completing a degree.



How is this helpful?

The Dashboard provides the community with real-time information from unique job postings that share the frequency of desired certificates are listed in postings. This information can be helpful to answer what employers may be seeking, are individuals training for in-demand certifications, and what are some of the quickest paths to good jobs.

 

This Dashboard can be “filtered” by Workforce Area (Stark and Tuscarawas) or by individual County (Stark or Tuscarawas).
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Meet the Board

 

Ever wonder who's helping drive workforce solutions in our community? This month, get to know Damus Cole - Training Director at Canton Electrical JATC, who has been serving the workforce development board for nearly 6 years.
Read about Damus

Building a Future Through Apprenticeship: Jacob’s Journey with Support through OhioMeansJobs Stark & Tuscarawas Counties


Through support that helps offset the cost of essential supplies and tools, OhioMeansJobs Stark & Tuscarawas Counties helps individuals like Jacob focus on what matters most: learning, growing, and building a future. As an aspiring Inside Wireman, Jacob is gaining hands-on experience at Canton Electrical JATC while developing the skills needed for a high-demand trade.

 

“I’m enjoying learning so much about different aspects of the trade and all the people I’m able to work with,” Jacob shared.

With the right support behind him, Jacob is not only gaining valuable knowledge but also building confidence in his career path.

 

“I know this apprenticeship will provide a stable career for me and my family and make me a great electrician.”


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Apprenticeship project Jacob worked on while in class, pictured above




Alliance Area Career Fair - Connecting Talent with Opportunity

 

Join us at the 3rd Annual Alliance Area Career Fair on Thursday, April 9th! Whether you're actively searching, exploring new options, or planning your next move, this event is designed to help you take the next step.

 

Job seekers can view a list of employers and register below.
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TEAM Tuscarawas 1st Annual Workforce Summit Scheduled for May 8th

 

Join Stark Tuscarawas Workforce Development Board staff at TEAM Tuscarawas’s inaugural workforce summit for real-time labor market insights from an interactive trends dashboard and early findings from the Business Resource Network—highlighting such data as local current employer workforce demand needs. 
 

Partner Spotlight

Tuscarawas County Job & Family Services 

 

OhioMeansJobs center partners play a critical role in our local workforce system. Learn more about our OhioMeansJobs Stark and Tuscarawas County partners.
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Building a Stronger Community

Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority


From local organizations to community-driven initiatives, see how people and partnerships work together to create opportunities and strengthen Stark and Tuscarawas Counties.


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Visit the OhioMeansJobs Stark and Tuscarawas County website to learn more about workforce-funded training through orientation sessions to see if this may be an opportunity for you.
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