by Office Manager | Jun 28, 2022 | Community, Events, Workforce
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release June 23, 2022
Paulding County Teacher Boot Camp Completes
PAULDING COUNTY, OH – The 2022 version of the Paulding County “Teacher Boot Camp” event completed this week. Paulding County teachers presented their respective reports to the group to share how the information they learned, in touring and hearing from county businesses, will benefit their future teaching and classroom discussion with students.
This collaboration project with Western Buckeye Educational Service Center (WBESC), Ashland University and the Paulding County Economic Development office helped bridge the gap between what teachers are teaching in school curriculum with what graduates will experience once they get out into the business world. In providing this opportunity to the teachers, it will help them better prepare students by being able to share how the bookwork and exercises in the classroom will pertain to the students in real life.
“The businesses that participated this year really took this hosting and presentation opportunity with the teachers to heart. They each explained their business in great detail to try and make sure it tied back to what they are looking for in new employees today. This week was a win for the teachers, a win for the county businesses and a big win for Paulding County overall. I recently shared that the economic development office has done some pretty incredible collaboration work since I have been here, but this is easily the best one so far. The bar was set high by this inaugural event but we already look forward to doing it again next year,” exclaimed county Economic Development Director Tim Copsey.
The event closed out with a presentation from the United States Marine Corps introducing their Educator Workshop held at Paris Island, South Carolina each year. The all expenses paid event is to introduce teachers to the military so they can answer future student questions about the armed forces in a greater detail.
by Office Manager | Apr 22, 2022 | Community, Events, Jobs, Membership, PCED Office
Paulding County Economic Development Press Release April 20, 2022
PCED hosts Career Day Showcase
PAULDING, OH – The Paulding County Economic Development office hosted a Career Day
Showcase event here this week. The event, held at the Paulding County Fairgrounds, was the
first in the county in three years. Businesses, colleges, not-for profit groups, and government
offices displayed and highlighted their businesses to the junior and senior classes from all three
Paulding County schools.
The event ran from 8am-12noon with students arriving at the top of each hour. The Vantage
Career Center students from Antwerp, Paulding and Wayne Trace schools were invited to
attend the first hour. Each school then brought their students on the hour for forty-five
minutes. CHEP-C homeschool students and the public were invited to attend at any time.
“It was great to see the students asking valuable questions about hiring, job duties and getting
a better idea of what our local businesses do. A few even filled out job applications on the
spot! While some left with seasonal or full-time jobs in mind, all left with extra knowledge of
what opportunities we have here in Paulding County.” stated Economic Development Office
Manager Kristen Schilt.
Students were provided a “passport”. The passports suggested a variety of questions to ask
presenting businesses to help create conversation. Each student was invited to talk to a
minimum of five businesses and have the business sign their passport. Completed passports
were entered into a drawing for two $25 gift gas cards per school. The cards were sponsored
by National Oil & Gas, Inc. They provide fuel to Marathon gas stations all over the county.
Paulding County Economic Development Director Tim Copsey noted, “The event far exceeded
what we hoped to create and achieve today. The excitement of the businesses and colleges to
get in front of the students again was a great positive, but to see the interaction of the students
in front of the presenters today, for the first time in years, was worth all of the time and effort
put into this event.” Copsey continued, “The county Business Advisory Council meetings have
provided interaction between the PCED office, county businesses, and school officials and
certainly helped facilitate this event coming back. With our office going in and meeting with
students a couple times this year, to help prepare them for this event, it seemed to make the
students more comfortable with us. The bridges that were built today between students and
business leaders was truly impressive to watch.”
This was the first event that the fairly new economic development office staff was able to host
since taking their PCED positions. They noted their thankful appreciation for the help of Vicky
Steele who has helped prepare this event for the PCED office in the past.
by Tim Copsey | Mar 29, 2022 | Community, Events, PCED Office
Career Day to be held April 19 8:00 am-Noon
PAULDING, OH – The Paulding County Economic Development office is hosting the Annual Career Day on Tuesday, April 19 from 8:00 am-Noon at the Paulding County OSU Extension Building, at 503 Fairground Dr. Paulding, OH 45879. The public is welcome to attend. High School Students from Antwerp, Paulding, and Wayne Trace will be bussed in to meet and learn more about the businesses, colleges, and non-profits in attendance. This is the first in-person career day held since 2019.
Paulding County Economic Development Director, Tim Copsey noted, “With the openings for employment in finance, civic office, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing, we are extremely excited to host this event and to introduce our students to our local employers.”
You can find out more about Paulding County Economic Development events and programs online at www.pced.net; on Facebook at Paulding County Economic Development; or email Kristen Schilt, Office Manager at office@pced.net.
by Tim Copsey | Dec 21, 2021 | Community, Events
PCED Member Memories by Tawnya Photography – Holly Beach Pad Fundraiser through December 25 – Grandma’s Kitchen Holiday Scene or Family Holiday Mini-Sessions – Check the Memories by Tawnya Facebook page for more information
Paulding County Hospital Foundation is hosting a fundraising campaign for a new CT Machine – (see attached brochure for far more detailed information)
Fresh Encounter Woods (the old youth for Christ camp) located at 20700 Road 48 Grover Hill is hosting a Christmas light walk on December 10,11,17,18,19 from 6:30-8:30. There will be lights synchronized to music. Hot chocolate, coffee, and cookies. There is a large tree inside to take pictures in-front of. Bring the whole family out for a night of fun in the woods. Look forward to seeing you there.
PCED Member Vantage Career Center Adult Education is currently enrolling full time and short-term programs for 2022 new year. Short-term programs at Vantage can be completed in just a semester for a nominal cost, such as; State Tested Nursing Assist (STNA, *begins January 10th), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT, *begins TBD, 2022), and Firefighter 1 (*begins January 11th). Advanced Welding (*begins January 4th) will allow individuals already familiar with basic welding skills to expand their knowledge and concentrate on certain certifications they wish to achieve.
Customized training opportunities for local businesses and their employees are available now. By utilizing these services, businesses can upskill their workforce in a customized and efficient manner, at a reasonable cost and excellent training equipment. If your business has needs in any career pathway, call Vantage Adult Education today.
To learn more about course and program offerings at Vantage Career Center Adult Education, call Maria Diltz, Vantage Adult Education Enrollment Coordinator, at 419.238.5411 x2118 or simply go to https://www.vantagecareercenter.com/ProgramsandClasses.aspx and get started on your future today
Cecil Community Church 203 S Main St, Cecil – will host a Christmas Eve Service Friday, December 24th @ 6pm
Cecil Community Church 203 S Main St, Cecil – will host a Concert by the Bluegrass Praise Band – Sunday, December 26 @ 6pm
PCED Member Paulding Chamber is hosting a Paulding Night with the Ft. Wayne Komets on Saturday, January 22. This is open to anyone in the county. Please see the attached flier for more information.
