| Creating talent pipelines that match business needs can boost the economic health of a region and create more opportunities for workers to advance in their careers. Employers play a crucial role in this process by sharing valuable information about emerging industries, sought-after skills, and workplace trends. By collaborating with regional talent partnerships, local communities can attract more investment, leading to economic growth and prosperity. As JPMorganChase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon recently emphasized at the Business Roundtable CEO Workforce Forum, “Business, education and government working together is essential to develop curriculums and apprenticeships that align with high-demand, well-paying jobs.”
Zooming in on Columbus
Columbus, one of the fastest-growing regions in the Midwest, has been a major driver of economic growth in Ohio, with significant increases in its population and workforce from 2000 to 2020. To sustain this growth and to maintain its competitiveness, local leaders are investing in education and skills development, aligned with business needs, to strengthen Columbus’ workforce.
As part of its partnership with Axios and the U.S. Conference of Mayors, JPMorganChase hosted its third local Zoom In event in Columbus, Ohio. The event brought together elected officials, business and community leaders, and policy experts to discuss how regional talent partnerships can contribute to increased investment that leads to economic growth in Columbus and across the state.
Becky Griffin, Columbus Location Leader and Head of Servicing and Support Operations for Home Lending at JPMorganChase, kicked off the mainstage event, which also featured Jeremy Young, J.P. Morgan Wealth Management Regional Director and Ohio Market Leadership Team Co-Chair for JPMorganChase. Both Becky and Jeremy reinforced the firm’s commitment to making investments that will help prepare the workforce in Columbus and beyond for emerging market needs and opportunities. The event also included fireside chats with Columbus Mayor and Former U.S. Conference of Mayors President Andrew Ginther, Ohio Excels President Lisa Gray, and Columbus State Community College President David Harrison, who discussed potential solutions government, the private sector, and community leaders can pursue to support workforce development and economic growth.
Following the mainstage discussions, JPMorganChase co-hosted a roundtable with Ohio Excels and key community leaders to discuss Ohio’s efforts to create strong talent pipelines and enhance regional economic opportunity. The conversation delved into insights from a new JPMorganChase “What Works” brief, which explores how talent pipelines aligned to business needs have the potential to enhance regional economic vitality and expand pathways for worker mobility.
Powering Economic Growth in Ohio
For more than 155 years, JPMorganChase has helped to drive economic growth and increase opportunity in Columbus. As one of the region's largest private employers, JPMorganChase is proud to serve nearly 747,000 consumer customers and over 62,000 small business clients, while employing more than 18,000 Ohioans. Over the past five years, JPMorganChase has committed $14.6 million in advancing high-quality career pathways, including those in emerging industries that demand highly technical skills, for Central Ohio residents.
What’s Next
Stay tuned for upcoming events taking place in San Francisco, Atlanta, and other cities later this year! You can read more about Zoom In and check out the content hub here. |
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