Employers Find ‘Great Talent’ at YSU STEM Expo
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Youngstown State University electrical engineering technology major Devin Ramhoff is looking for a summer internship. He attended the College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Spring 2025 Expo hoping to find one. In his second year at YSU, he seeks an internship to help him grow his experience in his field and learn what he wants to do in the industry. Ramhoff is one of what organizers expected to be about 500 students and alumni to come through the expo. READ MORE
Prospective Homebuyers Priced Out of the House Hunt
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Laynie Kratko of Sharpsville, Pa., saved up a downpayment for her first home and started house hunting about a year ago. The single, 24-year-old thought she’d be able to afford the type of house she wants.
Despite her savings and her salary as a physical therapist assistant, what she found either needed too much work or cost too much. She’s still looking and growing her savings while living at home. READ MORE
Students Encouraged to Build Careers Close to Home
COLUMBIANA, Ohio – JA Inspire, an career fair organized by Junior Achievement of Eastern Ohio, brought together more than 700 students from Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties to meet with local employers, trade organizations and educational institutions at the Metroplex Expo Center.
In addition to meeting potential employers, students attended seminars on job readiness, including a session on soft skills – an area that many businesses cite as a top priority. READ MORE
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Chamber Launches Housing Council
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber has launched a Housing Council to help improve the quality, accessibility and attainability of housing in the Mahoning Valley. READ MORE
Program Empowers Homeless Through Workforce Training
A new program at the Shenango Valley Urban League provides workforce training with social impact. “It’s a workforce development program,” said Erin Houston, president and CEO. READ MORE
Valley STEM Initiative Invited into Global Ecosystem
The Mahoning Valley Regional STEM Ecosystem has been selected to join the Global STEM Ecosystems Initiative, a worldwide movement that brings together leaders from education, business, government and community organizations to develop high-quality STEM learning opportunities. READ MORE
Lack of Opportunity Concerns Columbiana County Students
High school students in Columbiana County may want to stay close to home after they graduate, but some fear the opportunities for a job in their chosen field or one that can support a family won’t be available to them. READ MORE
Developers Aim to Capitalize on Downtown Residential Demand
In Youngstown, 72 new downtown apartments should be available to rent by spring 2026. The units will be in the former Mahoning Bank building, one of two downtown residential apartment projects being worked on by architect Annissa Neider. READ MORE
Training New Developers to Address Housing Shortage
Access to capital is one of the things Emerald City Construction owner Keland Logan has struggled with since starting his business in 2020. He believes an emerging developers training program could help. READ MORE
