BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260108T163000Z DTEND:20260108T180000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Safety Council Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming Safety Council meeting. These monthly meetings take place on the first Thursday of each month at the Neeley Center from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Just a friendly reminder\, members of the safety council are required to attend a minimum of 10 meetings during the fiscal year 2026 to qualify for a rebate on their workers' compensation premium. Meetings are free to Safety Council Members and $25 for non-members. \n\nTopic of this meeting: Ohio TechCred Program\n\nThis presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the Ohio TechCred Program\, with a focus on how employers can leverage the program to support workforce development and training initiatives. Attendees will gain an understanding of the program's purpose\, key guidelines\, and eligibility requirements\, as well as an overview of the application process and important timelines.\n\nThe session will also highlight the measurable impact Ohio TechCred has had on upskilling Ohio's workforce\, including examples of how employers have successfully used the program to expand technical skills\, improve operational efficiency\, and enhance workplace safety. Additionally\, the presentation will outline the benefits of participation for both employers and employees\, including cost savings\, increased employee engagement\, and stronger talent retention.\n\nBy the conclusion of the presentation\, participants will have a clear understanding of how to effectively utilize Ohio TechCred funding to offset training costs\, strengthen their teams' skills\, and build a safer\, more competitive workplace and workforce.\n\n\n\nSpeakers: Scott Root and Benjamin Frazier\n\n\n\nScott Root\n\nScott Root is the Workforce Solutions Specialist for The Kern Center at Terra State Community College\, where he is responsible for promoting and selling workforce training programs and educational services offered by the college. In this role\, he stays current with workforce development trends and fosters strong relationships with local businesses and community stakeholders.\n\nPrior to joining Terra State\, Scott served as Regional Sales Director at Time Staffing\, overseeing operations throughout Ohio. Over his tenure with the company\, he also held roles as Area Manager\, Business Development Manager\, Branch Manager\, and Outside Staffing Specialist. He holds the Certified Staffing Professional (CSP) designation from the American Staffing Association\, a credential focused on labor and employment law.\n\nA proud Fremont\, Ohio native\, Scott graduated from Fremont Ross High School and went on to earn two associate degrees from Terra State Community College: an Associate of Applied Business in Business Management and an Associate of Applied Science in Total Quality Management.\n\nScott has held leadership roles in several local organizations\, including the Sandusky County Human Resource Management Association\, the Sandusky County Safety Council\, and Leadership Sandusky County. He has also served as a Chamber Ambassador\, Chairman of the Ambassadors Group\, and was a member of the Membership and Marketing Committee for the Sandusky County Chamber of Commerce. A 2011 graduate of Leadership Sandusky County\, Scott later served on its Board of Directors and also contributed to the Youth Leadership Sandusky County program.\n\n \n\nBenjamin Frazier\n\nBenjamin Frazier is the Program Manager for Workforce and Community Education with extensive experience in workforce development\, technical training\, and program management. With a strong background in welding and industrial training\, he has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between education and industry\, ensuring that individuals and organizations receive high-quality\, skills-based training to meet workforce demands.\n\nIn his current role at Terra State Community College\, Ben oversees the development and coordination of workforce education and corporate training programs\, working closely with local businesses\, community partners\, and instructors to deliver impactful learning experiences.\n\nWith over 20 years of experience in technical education and hands-on instruction\, Ben has previously served as a Welding Trainer\, Technologies Teacher\, and Welding Instructor\, developing curricula\, managing training facilities\, and preparing students for industry certifications.\n\nBen is a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) from the American Welding Society\, and is passionate about career development and lifelong learning\, Ben is committed to enhancing workforce readiness\, strengthening employer partnerships\, and fostering skill-based education programs that drive professional and community success. 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Join us for our upcoming Safety Council meeting. These monthly meetings take place on the first Thursday of each month at the Neeley Center from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Just a friendly reminder\, members of the safety council are required to attend a minimum of 10 meetings during the fiscal year 2026 to qualify for a rebate on their workers'\; compensation premium. \; Meetings are free to Safety Council Members and $25 for non-members. \;

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Topic of this meeting: \;Ohio TechCred Program

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This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the Ohio TechCred Program\, with a focus on how employers can leverage the program to support workforce development and training initiatives. Attendees will gain an understanding of the program&rsquo\;s purpose\, key guidelines\, and eligibility requirements\, as well as an overview of the application process and important timelines.
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The session will also highlight the measurable impact Ohio TechCred has had on upskilling Ohio&rsquo\;s workforce\, including examples of how employers have successfully used the program to expand technical skills\, improve operational efficiency\, and enhance workplace safety. Additionally\, the presentation will outline the benefits of participation for both employers and employees\, including cost savings\, increased employee engagement\, and stronger talent retention.
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By the conclusion of the presentation\, participants will have a clear understanding of how to effectively utilize Ohio TechCred funding to offset training costs\, strengthen their teams&rsquo\; skills\, and build a safer\, more competitive workplace and workforce.
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\nSpeakers: Scott Root and Benjamin Frazier\n\n

\nScott Root
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Scott Root \;is the Workforce Solutions Specialist for The Kern Center \;at Terra State Community College\, where he is responsible for promoting and selling workforce training programs and educational services offered by the college. In this role\, he stays current with workforce development trends and fosters strong relationships with local businesses and community stakeholders.
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Prior to joining Terra State\, Scott served as Regional Sales Director \;at Time Staffing\, overseeing operations throughout Ohio. Over his tenure with the company\, he also held roles as Area Manager\, Business Development Manager\, Branch Manager\, and Outside Staffing Specialist. He holds the Certified Staffing Professional (CSP) \;designation from the American Staffing Association\, a credential focused on labor and employment law.
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A proud Fremont\, Ohio native\, Scott graduated from Fremont Ross High School \;and went on to earn two associate degrees from Terra State Community College: an Associate of Applied Business in Business Management \;and an Associate of Applied Science in Total Quality Management.
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Scott has held leadership roles in several local organizations\, including the Sandusky County Human Resource Management Association\, the Sandusky County Safety Council\, and Leadership Sandusky County. He has also served as a Chamber Ambassador\, Chairman of the Ambassadors Group\, and was a member of the Membership and Marketing Committee \;for the Sandusky County Chamber of Commerce. A 2011 graduate of Leadership Sandusky County\, Scott later served on its Board of Directors and also contributed to the Youth Leadership \;Sandusky County program.
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Benjamin Frazier
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Benjamin Frazier is the Program Manager for Workforce and Community Education with extensive experience in workforce development\, technical training\, and program management. With a strong background in welding and industrial training\, he has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between education and industry\, ensuring that individuals and organizations receive high-quality\, skills-based training to meet workforce demands.
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In his current role at Terra State Community College\, Ben oversees the development and coordination of workforce education and corporate training programs\, working closely with local businesses\, community partners\, and instructors to deliver impactful learning experiences.
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With over 20 years of experience in technical education and hands-on instruction\, Ben has previously served as a Welding Trainer\, Technologies Teacher\, and Welding Instructor\, developing curricula\, managing training facilities\, and preparing students for industry certifications.
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Ben is a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)  \;from the American Welding Society\, and is passionate about career development and lifelong learning\, Ben is committed to enhancing workforce readiness\, strengthening employer partnerships\, and fostering skill-based education programs that drive professional and community success.
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\n LOCATION:The Neeley Center 2830 Napoleon Rd\, Fremont\, OH 43420 UID:e.2014.4687 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260408T195903Z URL:https://www.scchamber.org/events/details/safety-council-meeting-4687 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR