The OHBA Job Ready program is now closed
With over 92,000 workers retiring by 2033, the OHBA Job Ready Program is preparing a new workforce to help fill the gaps.
Whether replacing retiring workers or expanding to respond to the demand for more homes, the residential construction industry needs more workers.
Building a bigger workforce starts with building the number of entry-level workers prepared to enter our industry. Bringing in large numbers of new hires and encouraging and enabling increased diversity on the job site requires on-the-job training, coaching and support for both new entrants and employers.
Find out how we prepare program participants for success on our Blog
“It tapped into a different market we didn't have access to. More importantly, it’s allowing us to work on the day-to-day business and not have to spend time on recruiting.”
“My Job Ready employee learned quickly and soon could be left alone to complete specific tasks, thus allowing me to take care of the things off-site during the day.”
“The OHBA Job Ready program has really changed the onboarding process for us, not only are the participants pre-vetted but are also looking to build long-lasting careers in construction, which is exactly our culture.”
“Having someone keen, interested, and engaged to come in to work was great to get the job done”
“The OHBA Job Ready program helped me gain entry-level practical skills training, and experience to help me prepare for working in the construction industry.”
“I work with a great team that makes my job fun. I enjoy demolition and seeing the different stages of the renovation unfold to the finished project.”
“We get to do different houses every day. It never gets boring to work when you always see different challenges.”
“It set me up with someone who needed my help and I have learned so much already.”
