Covering a large part of Ohio, shale formations have promising potential for jobs expansion. Learn more about Ohio's workforce development plan for jobs growth in the energy industry.

General Information

Marcellus and Utica Shale Data, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)

Shale Development, Ohio Department of Natural Resources

OWD Map: Shale Wells in Ohio by Local Workforce Investment Area (as of April 2011)

ShaleNet 
Marcellus ShaleNET is a coalition between Westmoreland County Community College and Pennsylvania College of Technology, West Virginia Northern Community College, Eastern Gateway Community College in Ohio, and Broome Community College in New York

Shale Workforce Seminar (May 26, 2011)

Seminar Agenda

Employer Perspective: Chesapeake Energy - Shale Operations Overview

Employer Perspective: Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program and Foundation

Employer Perspective: Ohio Oil and Gas Association

USDOL ShaleNet Grant

Chart: ShaleNet Talent Matching System

Drilling in Ohio: Ohio Department of Natural Resources

For More Information: 
Office of Workforce Development
P.O. Box 1618
Columbus, OH 43216-1618
Fax: 614-728-8366
Phone: 1-888-296-7541, Option # 0
Email: WIAQNA@jfs.ohio.gov 

Last Update 12/12/2011