Work in Fostoria

Work in Fostoria

Work in Fostoria

A Workforce Built Around Industry.

Fostoria draws from a regional labor force of more than 185,000 people, giving employers access to talent across Seneca, Hancock, Wood, and surrounding Northwest Ohio counties.

But workforce is about more than numbers. Fostoria connects employers with education, customized training, workforce development, and community resources designed to help businesses recruit, develop, and retain the people they need.

A Workforce Built Around Industry.

Fostoria draws from a regional labor force of more than 185,000 people, giving employers access to talent across Seneca, Hancock, Wood, and surrounding Northwest Ohio counties.

But workforce is about more than numbers. Fostoria connects employers with education, customized training, workforce development, and community resources designed to help businesses recruit, develop, and retain the people they need.

A Workforce Built Around Industry.

Fostoria draws from a regional labor force of more than 185,000 people, giving employers access to talent across Seneca, Hancock, Wood, and surrounding Northwest Ohio counties.

But workforce is about more than numbers. Fostoria connects employers with education, customized training, workforce development, and community resources designed to help businesses recruit, develop, and retain the people they need.

Because Fostoria sits at the intersection of Seneca, Hancock, and Wood counties, employers aren’t limited to the workforce resources or talent pipeline of a single county.

Businesses can draw employees from Fostoria and surrounding communities throughout Northwest Ohio, including rural communities and school districts beyond the city limits.

Because Fostoria sits at the intersection of Seneca, Hancock, and Wood counties, employers aren’t limited to the workforce resources or talent pipeline of a single county.

Businesses can draw employees from Fostoria and surrounding communities throughout Northwest Ohio, including rural communities and school districts beyond the city limits.

Because Fostoria sits at the intersection of Seneca, Hancock, and Wood counties, employers aren’t limited to the workforce resources or talent pipeline of a single county.

Businesses can draw employees from Fostoria and surrounding communities throughout Northwest Ohio, including rural communities and school districts beyond the city limits.

185,000+
WORKFORCE

Regional Labor Force in the Area

THREE
COUNTIES

Seneca • Hancock • Wood

HIGHER
EDUCATION

4 Institutions Fueling Our Workforce

185,000+
WORKFORCE

Regional Labor Force in the Area

THREE
COUNTIES

Seneca • Hancock • Wood

HIGHER
EDUCATION

4 Institutions Fueling Our Workforce

Training Built
Around Employer
Needs

185,000+
WORKFORCE

Regional Labor Force in the Area

THREE
COUNTIES

Seneca • Hancock • Wood

HIGHER EDUCATION

4 Institutions Fueling Our Workforce

Training Built
Around Employer
Needs

Fostoria Learning Center

Employers don’t always need to find someone who already has every skill they need.
Sometimes the better solution is building those skills locally.

The Fostoria Learning Center provides education and workforce training opportunities close to Fostoria employers, helping connect businesses and individuals with programs designed to strengthen the local talent pipeline.

Customized
Training

Industrial +
Technical Skills

Professional
Development

Employer
Partnerships

Fostoria Learning Center

Employers don’t always need to find someone who already has every skill they need.

Sometimes the better solution is building those skills locally.

The Fostoria Learning Center provides education and workforce training opportunities close to Fostoria employers, helping connect businesses and individuals with programs designed to strengthen the local talent pipeline.

Customized
Training

Industrial +
Technical Skills

Professional
Development

Employer
Partnerships

Training Built Around
Employer Needs

Fostoria Learning Center

Employers don’t always need to find someone who already has every skill they need.
Sometimes the better solution is building those skills locally.

The Fostoria Learning Center provides education and workforce training opportunities close to Fostoria employers, helping connect businesses and individuals with programs designed to strengthen the local talent pipeline.

Customized
Training

Industrial +
Technical Skills

Professional
Development

Employer
Partnerships

Education + Workforce Partnerships

From developing technical skills to addressing a specific employer training need,
FEDC helps businesses connect with the education and workforce partners that can help build a stronger talent pipeline.

Education + Workforce Partnerships

From developing technical skills to addressing a specific employer training need, FEDC helps businesses connect with the education and workforce partners that can help build a stronger talent pipeline.

Education + Workforce Partnerships

From developing technical skills to addressing a specific employer training need, FEDC helps businesses connect with the education and workforce partners that can help build a stronger talent pipeline.

Looking for Talent? Start Here.

Whether you’re evaluating Fostoria for a new operation, expanding an existing workforce,
addressing a skills gap, or developing your current team, FEDC can help connect you with the people and resources to move forward.

Looking for Talent?
Start Here.

Whether you’re evaluating Fostoria for a new operation, expanding an existing workforce, addressing a skills gap, or developing your current team, FEDC can help connect you with the people and resources to move forward.

Build a Life Here.

Looking for Talent? Start Here.

Whether you’re evaluating Fostoria for a new operation, expanding an existing workforce,
addressing a skills gap, or developing your current team, FEDC can help connect you with the people and resources to move forward.

Build a Life Here.

Recruit Here.
Train Here.

Attracting and retaining employees also means creating a community where people can build a life.

Fostoria offers the everyday amenities employees and families look for, including local schools and nearby rural school districts, housing options, grocery and everyday services, parks and recreation, faith communities, restaurants, and a downtown experiencing continued investment and development.

Community amenities continue to grow, from new public spaces and seasonal events to family focused recreation including Fostoria’s new splash pad and accessible park.

Build a Life Here.

Recruit Here.
Train Here.

Attracting and retaining employees also means creating a community where people can build a life.

Fostoria offers the everyday amenities employees and families look for, including local schools and nearby rural school districts, housing options, grocery and everyday services, parks and recreation, faith communities, restaurants, and a downtown experiencing continued investment and development.

Community amenities continue to grow, from new public spaces and seasonal events to family focused recreation including Fostoria’s new splash pad and accessible park.

Build a Life Here.

Recruit Here.
Train Here.

Attracting and retaining employees also means creating a community where people can build a life.

Fostoria offers the everyday amenities employees and families look for, including local schools and nearby rural school districts, housing options, grocery and everyday services, parks and recreation, faith communities, restaurants, and a downtown experiencing continued investment and development.

Community amenities continue to grow, from new public spaces and seasonal events to family focused recreation including Fostoria’s new splash pad and accessible park.

New Opportunities
for Homeowners

New Opportunities
for Homeowners

New Opportunities
for Homeowners

New housing is also helping create additional pathways to homeownership in Fostoria.

New homes developed through the Ohio Department of Development’s Welcome Home Ohio program are designed to expand affordable homeownership opportunities for income eligible individuals and families.

Homes are anticipated to sell for approximately $140,000 to $160,000, with a maximum sale price of $180,000, subject to program eligibility and requirements.

New housing is also helping create additional pathways to homeownership in Fostoria.

New homes developed through the Ohio Department of Development’s Welcome Home Ohio program are designed to expand affordable homeownership opportunities for income eligible individuals and families.

Homes are anticipated to sell for approximately $140,000 to $160,000, with a maximum sale price of $180,000, subject to program eligibility and requirements.

New housing is also helping create additional pathways to homeownership in Fostoria.

New homes developed through the Ohio Department of Development’s Welcome Home Ohio program are designed to expand affordable homeownership opportunities for income eligible individuals and families.

Homes are anticipated to sell for approximately $140,000 to $160,000, with a maximum sale price of $180,000, subject to program eligibility and requirements.

What workforce is available to employers in Fostoria, Ohio?

Fostoria employers can draw from a regional labor force of more than 185,000 people across Northwest Ohio.

Located across Seneca, Hancock, and Wood counties, Fostoria also connects businesses with regional schools, higher education institutions, customized training, OhioMeansJobs, the Fostoria Learning Center, and other workforce development partners.

What workforce is available to employers in Fostoria, Ohio?

Fostoria employers can draw from a regional labor force of more than 185,000 people across Northwest Ohio.

Located across Seneca, Hancock, and Wood counties, Fostoria also connects businesses with regional schools, higher education institutions, customized training, OhioMeansJobs, the Fostoria Learning Center, and other workforce development partners.

What workforce is available to employers in Fostoria, Ohio?

Fostoria employers can draw from a regional labor force of more than 185,000 people across Northwest Ohio.

Located across Seneca, Hancock, and Wood counties, Fostoria also connects businesses with regional schools, higher education institutions, customized training, OhioMeansJobs, the Fostoria Learning Center, and other workforce development partners.