Empowering Workforce Development in Richland-Crawford
Our Vision
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Whether you're an individual looking to gain new skills or an employer aiming to strengthen your team, the Area 10 Workforce Development Board is here to help. We connect job seekers, employees, and businesses in Richland and Crawford Counties with high-quality training opportunities, funding support, and educational partners. Our goal is to make it easy for you to access the tools and resources needed to grow, compete, and succeed. Let us help you take the next step—whether it’s advancing your career or investing in your workforce.
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Competitive Procurement
The Area 10 Workforce Development Board follows the procurement system established by the state of Ohio to select partners who deliver workforce and upskilling services. As the regional manager for the workforce system in Richland and Crawford Counties, the board oversees programs that serve both adults and youth. This process ensures that service providers are qualified, accountable, and aligned with the needs of local job seekers and employers. Through this structured approach, Area 10 connects the community with effective training, employment, and career development resources.
Budget Management
Our responsibility includes developing budgets for the board's activities and investing funds strategically to achieve optimal performance outcomes.
Maximizing Performance
We are dedicated to maximizing the impact of every dollar invested, ensuring that funds are used efficiently and effectively to benefit employers and job seekers.
Our Board
The Area 10 Workforce Development Boards must include a majority (at least 51%) of representatives from the business community, ensuring that employer needs and industry perspectives guide workforce strategies. (WIOA legislation) Additionally, the board must include representatives from workforce, education, labor, economic development, and community-based organizations. This diverse membership ensures alignment between training programs and the real-world demands of the regional labor market.
Matt McClester
Field Rep. Ohio Allied Craft Worker
Brian McPeek
Mansfield Area Electrical JATC
Nikia Fletcher
Career Tech Ed. Mansfield City School
Dorey Diab
North Central State College
Sarah Herrle
Interim CEO, Crawford Partnership
Jeremy Knisely
ODJFS
Shannon Fletcher
VR Director, OOD
Sonja Pluck
Director of Madison Adult Career Center
Lori Bedson
Richland County Job and Family Services
Melinda Crall
Crawford County Job and Family Services
Randa Payne
Adena Corporation
Mandy Davis
Advisor HRBP, Ohio Health
Beth Delaney
Mid Ohio Spherion
Ben Blubaugh
Covert Manufacturing
Stephen Wolford
Avita Health Systems
Jenni Paramore
Directions Credit Union
Jim Phillips
Vitro Corporation
Charles Powell
Baker's Collision
Aaron Rasmus
Sentec System
Zoi Romanchuck
Slick Automated Solutions, Inc.
Sam VanCura
Total Performance Solutions, Inc.
Paul Bishop
Timkin Corp
Community Involvement
We actively engage with the local community, businesses, and workforce to identify and promote effective strategies for development. By collaborating with stakeholders, we aim to create impactful initiatives that address the specific needs of the region.
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Meet Our Members
Our members bring diverse expertise and experience to drive workforce development initiatives.
