Lucas County proclaims September 2026 National Workforce Development Month; job-readiness events planned
Summary
Commissioners proclaimed September 2026 as National Workforce Development Month. Deputy director Jamila Jones and partners outlined job-readiness workshops, mock interviews, and two major job fairs; the board approved the proclamation.
The Board of Lucas County Commissioners proclaimed September 2026 National Workforce Development Month and heard from staff and partner organizations about a slate of job-readiness events.
Jamila Jones, deputy director of Workforce Development, described an employer mixer and a calendar of events meant to connect job seekers to employers, and said the department will run a Job Readiness Challenge with workshops on resume writing, soft skills and interviewing. Darlene White of Ohio Means Jobs Lucas County detailed mock interviews and follow-up workshops, and Scott Hayes, president of the workforce board, urged ongoing employer engagement.
Officials said partners include Owens Community College, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library and regional workforce groups. Commissioners moved and approved a proclamation recognizing the month; staff invited partners and commissioners to participate in a September 30 employer-facing event.
The department said participants who complete the program’s sessions will enter a drawing for gas cards as an incentive and that workshops will include sessions on budgeting and tax onboarding with local university partnerships.
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