Jeremy Knisely, Matt Owens, and Matthew Swimeley were all military men. Jeremy and Matthew were both in the Air Force while Matt served in the Navy. Now, they all have positions at OhioMeansJobs. Entering civilian life can be difficult after a life of serving one’s country, but these three men show how with guidance and direction, the transition from military life to civilian employment is possible. OhioMeansJobs is dedicated to opening doors to career opportunities tailored for veterans–careers that inspire them and help them step into a future that values their military service and skills. In this blog edition, these three [...]

As one of the fastest-growing career clusters, the logistics industry is a major driver in the United States economy. According to the BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS, which compares job-related statistics across sixteen career clusters nationwide, the logistics sector had the sixth most job openings between 2012 and 2022, coming in after only these sectors: hospitality/tourism, business management and administration, marketing, health sciences, and architecture/construction. In the state of Ohio, jobs in the logistics/transportation industry rank even higher: 5th on Ohio’s “Top Jobs” list. And, with the continued rise of e-commerce in the post-Covid years, the industry responsible for getting goods from [...]