Summit Medina Workforce Area Council of Governments

The Summit and Medina Workforce Area Council of Governments (SAMWA COG) is a local government organization based in Akron, Ohio. The organization is comprised of six employees and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. SAMWA COG acts as the governing body for Ohio's Local Workforce Area 2, which encompasses Summit and Medina Counties. The council plays a crucial role in workforce development by adopting resolutions related to finances, budgets, programs, and policies for the local workforce area. They are responsible for appointing members of the Summit/Medina Workforce Development Board (WDB) and providing the necessary framework for the WDB's operations. The Summit/Medina Workforce Development Board (WDB) carries out the day-to-day responsibilities of workforce development within the area. These include procuring contracts with service providers, strategically directing WIOA funds to achieve optimal outcomes, certifying the OhioMeansJobs one-stop center, developing local and regional plans, conducting labor market research, and engaging diverse employers in the public workforce system. For more information about SAMWA COG and its initiatives, please visit their website at summitomj.org.