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June 2026

A publication of the Stark Tuscarawas Workforce Development Board

STWDB Presents at TEAM Tuscarawas' 1st Annual Workforce Summit

Stark Tuscarawas Workforce Development Board recently joined TEAM Tuscarawas at their Inaugural Workforce Summit, where Assistant Director, Aleisha Stout, and Workforce Solutions Manager, Scott Varian, shared county-level workforce data and key trends impacting local employers.

The team also highlighted the reimagined Business Resource Network (BRN)—an innovative approach focused on deeper employer engagement, talent retention, and addressing workforce barriers.

Workforce Trends Dashboard Highlights

Stark and Tuscarawas Counties Open Jobs Over Time

What information does this Dashboard share?

The “Stark and Tuscarawas Counties Open Jobs Over Time” tracks the number of job postings by month, illustrating trends in employer demand and signaling shifts in hiring activity within the region.

How is this helpful?

This dashboard helps viewers track hiring demand over time in Stark and Tuscarawas Counties. By showing monthly job posting trends, it highlights changes in employer activity and helps job seekers and employers make informed decisions.

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 Tracy Sabo - Vice President of Human Resources with The Aultman Health System, who has been serving the workforce development board for 5 years.

Read about Tracy

Turning Compassion into a Career: Keegan's Journey to Nursing with Support from OhioMeansJobs Stark & Tuscarawas Counties

After working as a welder for seven years, Keegan faced an unexpected career change when the company he worked for abruptly closed its doors.

Although initially hesitant about entering the nursing field, a deeply personal experience helped shape that decision. During his daughter’s battle with cancer, the compassion and dedication shown by the hospital nursing staff left a lasting impression and inspired Keegan to pursue a career helping others. Today, his daughter is three years in remission.

With support and funding assistance from OhioMeansJobs Stark & Tuscarawas Counties, Keegan enrolled in the LPN program at Canton City Schools to begin training for a new career in nursing. He is set to graduate this June, 2026.

To see more stories like Keegan's, check out this month's Partner Spotlight, featuring Canton City School's Adult Career Techinical Education!

Partner Spotlight

Canton City Schools Adult Career Technical Education

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

Building a Stronger Community

Beacon Charitable Pharmacy

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

Looking for Training?

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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Looking for a Job?

Check out the OhioMeansJobs Stark and Tuscarawas County website to explore available job openings and resources to help connect you with your next opportunity.

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Looking to Hire?

Employers - discover how OhioMeansJobs Stark and Tuscarawas County can help connect your business with qualified candidates to grow your team.

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