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hiwt@welding.org HOBART INSTITUTE OF WELDING TECHNOLOGY
OHIO SENATOR BILL BEAGLE TALKS WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT AT HOBART INSTITUTE
Workforce development was at the top of the list of
discussion items during meetings that took place when
Ohio Senator Bill Beagle visited the Hobart Institute of
Welding Technology. Senator Beagle is the Chairman of the
Senate Standing Committee on Workforce and Economic
Development, a newly created panel.
“Without a proper workforce, companies won’t be able to
expand in or relocate to Ohio,” Beagle said.
As part of his work on the committee, the Senator co-
sponsored Senate Bill 1 to create a revolving loan fund
which will provide loans to Ohioans who need additional
job training. Included in those efforts are training programs
offered by schools similar to Hobart Institute that have
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said Beagle. “Senate Bill 1 is the next step in making that
goal a reality.”
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Beagle’s plan ensures that priority status is given to schools
and career centers that already have close ties with area
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“This legislation is designed to address both the critical skills
gap that persists within our workforce today, as well as the Train welders
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“With the demand for welders being great,” explained André
Odermatt, “this is just one more way that our students can
fund their education and obtain the training they need to be
prepared for the workforce.”
In addition to participating in meetings with Hobart Institute BSC-1PLT
administrators and staff, the Senator toured the Institute and Home of
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