Press Room >> 2009 Press Releases FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BARBASH ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF KELLEY AS EAST CENTRAL OHIO REGIONAL WORKFORCE DIRECTOR COLUMBUS – Interim Director of the Ohio Department of Development Mark Barbash announced the appointment of Alison Kelley as the Regional Workforce Director of the Department’s East Central Ohio Office. Kelley is responsible for directing workforce development efforts for Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Muskingum, and Tuscarawas Counties. She works in partnership with Lisa Duvall, Regional Economic Development Director, and serves as a liaison to state government, local business leaders, elected officials, and economic and workforce development entities to meet the training and talent development needs of businesses throughout the region. # # # Media contacts: Eileen Turner at (614) 728-6674
March 4, 2009
“Alison’s workforce development experience is beneficial in building partnerships with local businesses and state government to create effective workforce strategies,” said Barbash. “I’m confident her background, coupled with her understanding of state and local programs, will assist the East Central region in our workforce development and expansion efforts.”
Kelley joined the Ohio Department of Development in 2006 as Program Representative for the Ohio Investment in Training Program, where she coordinated manufacturing and economic development projects, and assisted in business expansion strategies. Prior to her appointment, Kelley was a customer consultant/trainer at Michigan Works! in Atlanta, Michigan. At Michigan Works!, Kelley helped coordinate efforts for several programs including the Workforce Investment Act Young Adult Program, Trade Adjustment Program, Dislocated Worker Program, and the On-the-Job Training Program.
Kelley holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, North Carolina.
The Workforce and Talent Division provides financial assistance and technical resources for customized training involving employees of new and expanding Ohio businesses. The Division also supports community economic development efforts through job creation and retention. The result is increased employee productivity, improved labor/management relations, and a highly skilled labor pool.
Working with our partners across business, state and local governments, academia, and the non-profit sector, the Ohio Department of Development works to attract, create, grow, and retain businesses through competitive incentives and targeted investments. Engaged every day in marketing, innovating, investing, and collaborating, the Ohio Department of Development works at the speed of business to accelerate and support the teamwork that is absolutely necessary for success by providing financial, informational, and technical assistance to those making an investment in Ohio’s future.
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