Grit Ohio

GRIT Update Meetings

August 2024

8/1/2024 Youth & Adult Updates TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME – 8:00 am
Professional development – various topics will be shared for discussion throughout the year. 
News-style County Updates 
8/8/2024 Adult TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME – 8:00 am
Identifying State Jobs based on Skills and not Degrees
The state of Ohio is the largest employer within the state. In addition, the state has reclassified jobs based on skills instead of college degrees or other formal training. This change has opened up state jobs to people of diverse backgrounds. Learn how to identify state employment options for your clients. 
Destiny Davis
Department of Administrative Services
State Talent Acquisition Manager
Office of Talent Management 
8/15/2024 Professional Development
(More Info)
Career Coach Professional Development Training – 2:30 pm
The 5 Why’s and How Coaching Adds Value

Coaching Skills
Felicia Johnson
Director of Career Coaching
Expert Presenter
Dee Hagans
8/22/2024 Youth TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME – 8:00 am
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September 2024

9/5/2024 Youth & Adult Updates TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME – 8:00 am
Professional development – various topics will be shared for discussion throughout the year. 
News-style County Updates   
9/12/2024 Adult TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME – 8:00 am
Getting started with Labor Marketing Information (LMI).  
Learn how LMI can benefit your work with individuals seeking workforce training. Learn the lingo and how to ask for reports from the state of Ohio (LMI) team.  
 
LMI includes all quantitative or qualitative data and analysis related to employment and 
the workforce. The goal of LMI is to help customers make informed plans, choices, and decisions for a variety of 
purposes, including business investment decision making, career planning and preparation, education and 
training offerings, job search opportunities, hiring, and public or private workforce investments. 

Nick Wallace 
Ohio Department of Jobs & Family Services 
 
Bureau Chief, Office of Workforce Development 
9/19/2024 Professional Development
(More Info)
Career Coach Professional Development Training – 2:30 pm
Empowering Career Coaches Through Roleplay

Coaching Skills 
Felicia Johnson 
Director of Career Coaching 
 
Expert Presenter 
Michelle Carte 
9/26/2024 Youth TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME – 8:00 am
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October 2024

10/3/2024 Youth & Adult Updates TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME – 8:00 am
Professional development – various topics will be shared for discussion throughout the year. 
News-style County Updates   
10/10/2024 Adult TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME – 8:00 am
STEM – The jobs of today and the future 
 Many well-paid employment opportunities are available across the state if you can demonstrate skills in the science and technology space. Many of these positions will hire individuals who have real world experience, a short-term credential, or an associate’s degree. 
Learn how to gain access to the training needed or how to demonstrate that you already have the skills for these outstanding careers. 
 
 
NOTES: Engineering and Science 
Honda Battery / Intel 
operator / technician 
10/17/2024 Professional Development
(More Info)
Career Coach Professional Development Training – 2:30 pm 
Coaching Skills Personal Evaluation

Coaching Skills 
Felicia Johnson 
Director of Career Coaching 
 
Expert Presenter 
Kelly Helber 
10/24/2024 Youth TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME – 8:00 am
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November 2024

11/7/2024 Youth & Adult Updates TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME – 8:00 am

News-style County Updates   
11/14/2024 Adult TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME – 8:00 am
Drones, aviation and other ways to take to the skies for employment 
 
Description coming soon. 
 
NOTES: Drone / ODOT uses drones / aerial from Ashtabula 
11/14/2024 Professional Development
(More Info)
Career Coach Professional Development Training – 2:30 pm
Strategizing Job Searching with Clients 

Coaching Skills 
Felicia Johnson 
Director of Career Coaching 
 
Expert Presenter 
Pam Mohler 
11/28/2024 YouthNo Zoom Meeting
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December 2024

12/5/2024 Youth & Adult Updates TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME – 8:00 am
News-style County Updates 
12/12/2024 Adult TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME – 8:00 am
Understanding the opportunity to work in tech and live anywhere in Ohio  
 
Description coming soon. 
 
 
NOTES: Information Technology / 
12/26/2024 YouthNo Zoom Meeting
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January 2025

1/2/2024 Youth & Adult Updates TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT  – 8:00 am

News-style County Updates   
1/9/2024 Adult TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME – 8:00 am
1/16/2024 Professional Development
(More Info)
Career Coach Professional Development Training – 2:30 pm
Better Direct the Client in Next Steps 

Coaching Skills 
Felicia Johnson 
Director of Career Coaching 
 
Expert Presenter 
Brady Carter 
1/23/2024 YouthTOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME – 8:00 am
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February 2025

2/6/2025 Youth & Adult Updates TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME 
Professional development – various topics will be shared for discussion throughout the year. 
News-style County Updates 
2/13/2025 Adult TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME 
Professional development – various topics will be shared for discussion throughout the year. 
Adult success story and/or breakout discussion  
2/20/2025 Professional Development
(More Info)
Career Coach Professional Development Training – 2:30 pm
Utilizing the Tools in the Future Plans Platform 

Coaching Skills 
Felicia Johnson 
Director of Career Coaching 
 
Expert Presenter 
Sarah Redoutey 
2/27/2025 Youth TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME 
Professional development – various topics will be shared for discussion throughout the year. 
Youth success story and/or breakout discussion  
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March 2025

3/6/2025 Youth & Adult Updates TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME
Professional development – various topics will be shared for discussion throughout the year. 
News-style County Updates 

3/13/2025 Adult TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME
Professional development – various topics will be shared for discussion throughout the year. 
Adult success story and/or breakout discussion  
3/20/2025 Professional Development
(More Info)
Career Coach Professional Development Training – 2:30 pm
Providing Post Session Contacts/Agencies/Educational & Employment Opportunities 

Coaching Skills 
Felicia Johnson 
Director of Career Coaching 
 
Expert Presenter 
Ashlie Webster
3/27/2025 Youth TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME
Professional development – various topics will be shared for discussion throughout the year. 
Youth success story and/or breakout discussion  
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April 2025

4/3/2025 Youth & Adult Updates TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME
Professional development – various topics will be shared for discussion throughout the year. 
News-style County Updates 

4/10/2025 Adult TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME
Professional development – various topics will be shared for discussion throughout the year. 
Adult success story and/or breakout discussion  
4/17/2025 Professional Development
(More Info)
Career Coach Professional Development Training – 2:30 pm
Dealing with Conflict in Coaching Sessions 

Coaching Skills 
Felicia Johnson 
Director of Career Coaching 
 
Expert Presenter 
Amy Jo Queen 
4/24/2025 Youth TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME
Professional development – various topics will be shared for discussion throughout the year. 
Youth success story and/or breakout discussion  
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May 2025

5/1/2025 Youth & Adult Updates TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME
Professional development – various topics will be shared for discussion throughout the year. 
News-style County Updates 

5/8/2025 Adult TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME
Professional development – various topics will be shared for discussion throughout the year. 
Adult success story and/or breakout discussion  
5/15/2025 Professional Development
(More Info)
Career Coach Professional Development Training – 2:30 pm
Mental Health Awareness Month & Career Coach Self-Care 

Coaching Skills 
Felicia Johnson 
Director of Career Coaching 
 
Expert Presenter 
Stacy Stalder
5/22/2025 Youth TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME
Professional development – various topics will be shared for discussion throughout the year. 
Youth success story and/or breakout discussion  
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June 2025

6/5/2025 Youth & Adult Updates TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME
Professional development – various topics will be shared for discussion throughout the year. 
News-style County Updates 

6/12/2025 Adult TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME
Professional development – various topics will be shared for discussion throughout the year. 
Adult success story and/or breakout discussion  
6/19/2025 Professional Development
(More Info)
Career Coach Professional Development Training – 2:30 pm
Working with Non-Responsive Clients 

Coaching Skills 
Felicia Johnson 
Director of Career Coaching 
6/26/2025 Youth TOPIC – DEVELOPMENT TIME
Professional development – various topics will be shared for discussion throughout the year. 
Youth success story and/or breakout discussion  
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