In November 2007, BioOhio hosted its 2nd Annual Ohio Bioscience Career Fair in Columbus. Nearly 200 job seekers, from current students to industry veterans, enjoyed meeting with 21 company exhibitors, including Alkermes, Amylin, Battelle, Ben Venue Labs, Diagnostic Hybrids, Eurand, NAMSA, and WIL Research. Attendees traveled to Columbus from cities throughout Ohio, including Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron, and Dayton. To date, exhibiting companies report that more than 40 interviews and at least 7 new hires have resulted from this event.

Career Fair attendees discuss opportunities with recruiters from Cincinnati Children's and Battelle.

Based on positive feedback and results, BioOhio plans on continuing the annual statewide career fair and is considering regional offerings as well.

“Our career fairs are just one way in which BioOhio is helping Ohio bioscience companies meet their workforce needs,” said BioOhio Senior Program Director Bill Tacon. “In addition to matching available talent with Ohio openings, we are also working with Ohio’s educational feeder system, including high schools, community colleges, career centers, and universities to ensure the appropriate curricula and training modules are in place to respond to Ohio’s bioscience industry growth.”