A skilled and educated workforce is a big draw for the many and varied industries and businesses making their home in Butler County.

For the 2023 Progress edition, the Butler Eagle staff examined how the more than 95,000 county residents in the workforce impact the major sectors of our economy.

What we’ve found is “Butler County’s Got Talent.” Readers will find many examples here of exceptional leaders and staff members in fields such as health care, education, business and nonprofit organizations.

Glennis Williams, MSA Safety vice president and chief human resources officer, explains how this talented workforce is “making an impact on a global scale.”

Examples of those making a major impact here are a medical helicopter pilot from Penn Township who honed his skills in the military and fulfilled his childhood dream to become a LifeFlight pilot, and a homeless and housing case manager for Catholic Charities who finds success in helping people through tough moments in their lives.

Continuing to develop the skilled workforce of tomorrow are leaders and teachers of educational institutions in the county who seek community and business partnerships to ensure successful career paths for their students. Personalized educational programs are emphasized to match the students’ potential and interests with marketable skills.

“When we allow children to have agency in their learning, they go above and beyond,” said Tracy Vitale, Seneca Valley School District superintendent.