Free industrial training info session set

Van Wert economic development news

The Van Wert County Economic Development Group is hosting a free information session on Friday, October 18, in the Marsh Foundation Auditorium, 1229 Lincoln Highway in Van Wert, from 9-10:30 a.m. for all companies in the area interested in learning more about local industrial training programs.

The session will begin immediately following the monthly Van Wert County Economic Development Advisory Group meeting, scheduled for 8-9 a.m. The information session will be hosted by Van Wert County Economic Development Director Cindy Leis and presented by local educational partners from Northwest State Community College, Rhodes State College, Vantage Career Center and Wright State University-Lake Campus. Each educational partner will present outlines of their respective industrial training programs available to individuals and companies.

The purpose of the event is to inform attendees about local training programs available to meet both immediate and future needs for a higher skilled workforce.

“As companies in the area plan for future growth and advancements in technology, a higher skilled workforce is and will be in high demand,” Leis said.

The public is welcome to attend. Call Darlene Myers at the Van Wert County Economic Development office at 419.238.2999 or email myers.688@osu.edu to reserve a seat.