5 Things You Need to Know About Working in Springfield, Ohio

Tim Elliott graduate of Emmanuel Christian Academy and resident of Springfield said, “You never know where life is going to take you.” That statement resonates with many people who find themselves suddenly looking at Clark County, Ohio for career opportunities. Like Tim, some find themselves drawn to the many opportunities here to start and grow a career. 

If you are looking for a new job, it’s time to consider Clark County. 

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know About Working in Springfield, Ohio

#1 You don’t need a college degree to get a good job in Clark County.

One of the area's large employers - Sunrise Cooperative works with over 7,000 farms in Ohio. George Secor, President & CEO said, “Over half of my staff members don’t have college degrees because I worry about work ethic more - that’s what matters. We have custom applicators, people who work in feed mills and plants, along with marketing and office staff. There’s a multitude of different jobs in our company and we like to expose people to all of them to see what they like best and what they’re best at so we can advance them in the area they want to be in.”

Kannon Strausbaugh, Custom Applicator, echoed his statement when saying, “You can learn and grow, even with zero experience. There’s a lot of opportunity for growth and to expand yourself at Sunrise.”

#2 Clark County is growing, so there are diverse job opportunities.

While agriculture and manufacturing have historically been strong sectors in Clark County, other industries are growing as well. This creates diverse career opportunities in fields like professional services, construction, healthcare and education, for example. 

Springfield has a lot of opportunities in logistics and distribution. Imperial Express, for example, services 34 states, offering logistics and distribution services from Springfield. Anthony Green, Truck Driver, “I started out wanting to drive semis, went to truck driving school and got a job with Imperial Express. I primarily work in Ohio but sometimes go to other states.”

Craig Albaugh, an employee at Woodruff Enterprises, likes working in distribution because “... it’s very active.”

#3 Clark County employers offer on-the-job training and many pay for college courses.

Doug, a Masonry Supervisor at C&N Contractors, said, “Our company offers classes for people and continued education. If you’re a young person and want to move into a different role, like being an estimator, the company will pay for it.”

#4 You can move up - career growth is possible and likely.

Adam Russell, a Project Manager at Kapp Construction, said, “I grew up on a farm and was interested in building things. In high school I worked on installation crews and then I started full time at Kapp working on a crew. I then moved to estimation and project management.” Now, he is a Project Manager overseeing some of the company’s biggest projects. 

#5 When you work here, you have more time to live and play here. 

Time is often the most valuable commodity. We have so little of it, yet many people spend hours and hours each week stuck in the car commuting to cities like Dayton. If you live in Clark County, you should work in Clark County so that your time is spent with family, friends and doing the things you enjoy. What would you do with that extra hour a day?

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