What's New
in AI Ready Ohio.
The latest program announcements — from the statewide expansion to new regional hubs. Full write-ups live on joineta.org.
Program Announcements
- US AI CongressJobsOhioAI Super Sector
JobsOhio's CDAIO Spotlights AI Ready Ohio at the US AI Congress
Payal Thakur, JobsOhio's Chief Data & AI Officer, took the stage at the US AI Congress in Washington, D.C., highlighting AI Ready Ohio and Ohio's AI Super Sector strategy as two of the programs leading the nation, and helping make Ohio the best place to do business today and in the years ahead.
Read the US AI Congress 2026 recap on joineta.org → - Statewide ExpansionOnline Pathways
AI Ready Ohio Goes Statewide, With New Online Pathways
JobsOhio and the Enterprise Technology Association are expanding America's first AI Ready State program to every region of Ohio. After a pilot that hit 170% of its goals, learners can now get AI Certified in person at an Ohio AI Week or online through new statewide virtual pathways at AIReadyOhio.org.
Read the full announcement on joineta.org → - Regional ExpansionClevelandNortheast Ohio
Northeast Ohio / Cleveland Regional Expansion Announced
As part of the statewide expansion, AI Ready Ohio is standing up a new regional hub for Northeast Ohio, anchored in Cleveland. The coalition is forming now — universities, employers, and civic partners can sign up to help shape and lead the region's programming.
See the Cleveland hub →
Want to Bring AI Ready Ohio to Your Region?
Whether you're in Northeast Ohio or anywhere else in the state, there's a path to get involved as a learner, trainer, or partner.