Grow Your Team, Grow Ohio: JobsOhio Relocation Incentive Attracts STEM & Technical Talent

The search for top-tier STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and technical talent is a national challenge. To give Ohio businesses a competitive edge in securing the skilled workforce needed for future growth, JobsOhio has launched a powerful new initiative: the JobsOhio Relocation Incentive.

This program offers direct financial incentives to eligible Ohio employers of any size in ten critical sectors who successfully attract and relocate out-of-state professionals into key STEM and technical occupations.

Key Incentive Details

The JobsOhio Relocation Incentive is designed to be a flexible and impactful tool for talent acquisition:

• Incentive Amount: Eligible employers can receive $15,000 for each qualifying new hire who relocates from out-of-state and establishes permanent residency in Ohio.
• Maximum Funding: Companies can receive up to $225,000 in total incentive payments, which covers up to 15 qualifying hires.
• Flexible Use of Funds: The incentive funds are paid directly to the company with no restrictions on their use. Employers can apply the funds to:
• Enhance relocation benefits and packages for new hires (e.g., temporary housing, moving allowances).
• Offer competitive signing bonuses.
• Fund out-of-state recruitment and marketing campaigns.
• Targeted Growth: The program focuses on bringing in new talent by providing incentives for hires that exceed a company's established baseline of out-of-state relocations over the prior three calendar years.

Is Your Business Eligible?

To qualify for the JobsOhio Relocation Incentive, Ohio employers must meet specific criteria:

• Location: Be physically located and operating within Ohio.
• Industry Focus: Conduct business in one of JobsOhio's ten targeted industries (which generally include sectors like advanced manufacturing, technology, aerospace/aviation, financial services, healthcare, and logistics).
• New Hire Role: The new hire must be a full-time, W2 employee working in a JobsOhio Priority Occupation (STEM or technical roles).
• Relocation: The new hire must relocate from out-of-state and establish permanent residency in Ohio.

How to Apply

JobsOhio has created a streamlined process to access this opportunity:

1. Review Guidelines: Confirm your business and hiring needs align with the eligibility criteria by reviewing the official program guidelines.
2. Complete Application: Submit the online application. Note: The application must be completed in a single session—it cannot be saved and finished later.
3. Hire & Relocate: Once approved, recruit and hire eligible out-of-state professionals.
4. Request Disbursement: Submit documentation proving the new hire has relocated and begun employment.
5. Receive Funds: Incentive payments are issued to the employer.

Funding for this program is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so companies are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to secure their position.

Learn more and begin the application process at: jobsohio.com/workforce-talent/jobsohio-relocation-incentives