Letter of Support for Senate Bill 166

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Letter dated October 22, 2021 from the Ohio Chamber of Commerce to The Honorable Jay Edwards, Chairman of the Ohio House Economic and Workforce Development Committee, in support of Senate Bill 166. The letter says the bill would provide incentives for businesses to offer work-based learning opportunities, and that workforce development has long been a major issue for Ohio businesses. It thanks Senator Bill Reineke for bringing the legislation forward and the Chairman for bringing SB 166 up for a hearing. The signature block names Kevin Boehner, Director, Small Business and Workforce Policy.

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QHIO CHAMBER
of COMMERCE

October 22, 2021

The Honorable Jay Edwards
Chairman, Ohio House Economic and Workforce Development Committee

RE: Letter of Support for Senate Bill 166
Dear Chairman Edwards:

On behalf of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and our thousands of members, I am writing you
to lend our support for Senate Bill 166; legislation that would provide incentives for businesses
to offer work-based learning opportunities.

Workforce development has long been a major issue for Ohio businesses and the incentives put
forth in SB 166 have the potential to really assist employers in developing the workforce of the
future. The COVID-19 pandemic has only shone a brighter spotlight on this issue and the dire
need for a more skilled, qualified workforce.

Work-based learning programs can serve as a gateway for students and others to gain experience
through internships, mentorships, etc. that can later on, become careers. We applaud the creative
approach taken in SB 166 and we want to thank Senator Bill Reineke for bringing this important
legislation forward. Also, we would like to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for bringing SB 166 up for
a hearing today.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding our support of SB 166 at
kboehner@ohiochamber.com or 614-228-4201.

Sincerely,

KB.

Kevin Boehner
Director, Small Business and Workforce Policy

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