The Columbus region is rich with opportunity. With our growing job market, affordable cost of living, and great entertainment and recreation opportunities, Columbus is a wonderful place to live and work.

Where can I go to look for a job?

The Central Ohio Workforce Investor Corporation (COWIC) offers job seeker services, job search assistance and workshops, initial skill and aptitude assessment, information about the current and future labor market, information and referral to other services. Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for additional services. You can visit COWIC on the Web.

Where can I post my resume so employers in Central Ohio will know I'm out there?

You can find employment listings and assistance in obtaining a job through in the Columbus Chamber's Workforce Web site or by visiting The Columbus Dispatch's online classified job listings.

What types of careers are abundant in Central Ohio?

Columbus has a diverse workforce and opportunities for employment in many different areas, but there are several industry sectors that provide a greater number of jobs.

• Columbus is the state capital and the seat of Franklin County, so there are government positions at the city, county, and state level.
• Manufacturing is a significant contributor to central Ohio's economy and offers a number of opportunities for job seekers.
• With 25 institutions of higher learning and 53 school districts in the central Ohio region, there are job opportunities for all areas of education.
• Because nearly 50% of the US population is within a one-day drive from Columbus and we have the infrastructure that makes it easy to transport people and products in and out of the region, Columbus is a major logistics hub. This provides a constant stream of transportation, logistics, warehousing, and distribution opportunities.
• The Columbus region boasts four nationally recognized health systems. These and other local health-care providers employ more than 66,000 health-care professionals in Franklin County alone.
• Because Columbus is a hub for business and financial services, there are opportunities in finance, accounting, law, advertising, and design.
• Columbus' 1.7 million residents and thousands of visitors support a thriving arts and hospitality industry.

Where can I go to update my skills or acquire new ones?

There are 25 two- or four-year colleges in the Columbus region, so whatever your need, you will likely find a school in Columbus that can provide you with the education you seek.

You can view the list of area colleges, including addresses and Web sites, on the Columbus Chamber's Web site.

You may also be eligible for training services through Central Ohio Workforce Investor Corporation (COWIC).

Who are Columbus' largest employers and where are they located?

Click here for a listing of Columbus' largest employers.

If I wanted to start my own business, what resources are available?

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers numerous services to assist you in starting a business. You can visit the SBDC on the Web , in person on the campus of Columbus State Community College, 315 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH 43215, or by phone at 614.287.5294.