The Anchor Institution

Built for this moment

The White House designation of Columbus as one of five U.S. Workforce Hubs—and of Columbus State as the Hub’s anchor institution—is national recognition that Central Ohio is poised for a transformation that will elevate the region on the global stage and unlock economic mobility for thousands of underrepresented families.

2023's Workforce Hub announcement speaks to the tremendous importance of our region’s explosive growth in vital and emerging industries, including semiconductor production, clean energy, biotechnology, high-performance computing, and health care.

The national significance of the moment is big. But the significance for regional students, families, and households is bigger.

These Are Our Jobs

The impending job surge is a game-changer for students, job seekers, and career changers, and signals a
dramatic regional shift toward a genuinely inclusive economy. Central Ohio needs a new, more inclusive
talent pipeline. Columbus State was made to build it.

Thousands of new high-demand, high-pay jobs—each requiring just a two-year degree or less—will be added in the next several years.