Building Together
Talent Attraction, Retention & Development for Erie, Huron & Ottawa Counties
A Workforce Collaborative
We Are the Firelands
Firelands Forward Workforce Development – a business driven engine dedicated to advancing economic competitiveness and quality of life in the Firelands region.
What are the Firelands?
In 1792, 500,000 acres of land were given to Connecticut property owners as recompense for land lost due to the British fire raids during the American Revolution. Today, the land consists of nearly all of Huron & Erie Counties, Danbury Township (Marblehead Peninsula) Catawba Island Township and Ruggles Township (Ashland County).
A Regional Approach
Regions that most effectively manage their talent will be more competitive in business retention and attraction and the development of jobs that people need to support themselves and their families. Labor is a shared regional asset, every person’s and company’s success will hinge on how well we work
together.
Business & Industry
Driven by the region’s largest employers, Firelands Forward was born of local economic need.
A Few of our Partners:
Cedar Fair
Civista Bank
Firelands Health System
Stanley Black & Decker Kalahari Magruder Hospital Fisher-Titus Medical Center Dave’s Food Mart Norwalk & Avery Clearwater Council of Governments
Public Sector
Schools and government – essential pieces of a thriving region have come together to drive the Firelands workforce forward.
A Few of our Partners:
BGSU Firelands
Erie County Commissioners
Erie County Department of Job & Family Services
Huron County Commissioners
Huron County Department of Job & Family Services
Shores & Islands Ohio Ottawa County Commissioners Ottawa County Department of Job & Family Services
Community
Between non-profits and engaged citizens, the community is the glue that binds our region’s workforce system together.
A Few of our Partners:
Erie County Economic Development Corporation Erie County Community Foundation Mylander Foundation Dorn Foundation
Norwalk Economic Development Corporation Ottawa County Improvement Corporation Norwalk Area United Fund Child Care Resource Center