Workforce Management

Should a Central Ohio Chapter of Women in Manufacturing be Formed?

Women in Manufacturing® (WiM) is a national association dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women who are pursuing or have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry. WiM encompasses manufacturers of all types and welcomes individuals from every job function – from the shop floor to the C-Suite.

The organization encourages the engagement of women who want to share perspectives, gain cutting-edge industry information, improve leadership and communication skills, participate in partner programs and network with peers.

A survey has been created to gauge interest and identify topics. 8/29/2018

Promoting Manufacturing the AWT Way

Making Ohio, a collaborative brand for promoting manufacturing careers, is publishing a series of case studies to communicate what innovative Ohio organizations are doing to attract and develop manufacturing talent.

First up is a case study of the Alliance for Working Together (AWT). AWT is based in Lake County and is an alliance of more than 100 organizations in the county. Its aim is to address the root causes of the manufacturing talent shortage.

Watch for more about Making Ohio, which we will launch this fall! 8/23/2018

Yaskawa Motoman & RAMTEC Announce Workforce Partnership

This week Yaskawa Motoman and RAMTEC announced the formation of the Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Partnership.

The partnership is designed to create a highly sustainable workforce development model and will provide Ohio educators and students with STEM-aligned curriculum and training in order to become proficient in Industry 4.0 technologies.

Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted participated in the announcement to highlight the DeWine-Husted gubernatorial campaign’s Ohio Prosperity Plan which emphasizes training more people with the skills they need. 8/23/2018

Secretary of State Jon Husted tries his hand at robotics at Yaskawa Motoman event.

Governor Asks Participation in In-Demand Jobs Survey

One of Governor Kasich’s top priorities is to grow Ohio’s economy by developing a skilled and productive workforce and connecting Ohio employers with qualified workers. Technology and automation continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace, making it important for state government to stay up-to-date with Ohio’s workforce needs.

To help align Ohio’s workforce to the needs of business, Governor Kasich is distributing Ohio’s biennial In-Demand Jobs Survey beginning August 27. The survey requests Ohio employers to forecast their top hiring needs for the next one, three and five years. The results of the survey help create Ohio’s In-Demand Jobs List, which guides Ohio’s workforce training priorities and helps better align education and training to the current and future needs of business.

Employer responses are critical to maintain an accurate In-Demand Jobs List and if you receive the survey, the governor requests and appreciates your participation in this important effort. 8/10/2018

Ohio’s Committed to Workforce Transformation

A recent article by Ryan Burgess, Director, Ohio Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, describes a number of state initiatives in support of growing the talent pipeline needed to fill manufacturing jobs. 8/13/2018

Agenda for Ohio Manufacturers’ Workforce Summit 2018 Announced

Whether you’re new to managing workforce challenges or you’ve been at it awhile, this day-long event on November 1 will deliver value available nowhere else in Ohio.

• Catch up on the recent work of Ohio’s industry sector partnerships, a proven workforce model.
• Hear the findings of new market research about working-age Ohioans’ attitudes and beliefs about manufacturing jobs & careers.
• Find out how you can access free & open manufacturing training resources.
• Grab a seat at any one of six break out sessions for practical how-to information, including how to fund your partnership.
• Learn from national experts about the trends and opportunities in registered- and industry-recognized apprenticeships.

Network, share and more!

Cordray Unveils Workforce Plan

Gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray and his running mate Betty Sutton announced their workforce development agenda this week.

Dubbing the plan ‘Better Skills, Better Jobs,’ the candidates would focus state and federal resources towards careers in health care, education, construction, advanced manufacturing and computer systems.

Their plan also calls for partnerships between manufacturers and educators to promote more industrial apprenticeships. 8/9/2018

LIFT Launches Workforce Webinar Series

“Bringing Mind To Market” is a new webinar series from Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow (LIFT) to communicate its work in helping ensure the American advanced manufacturing workforce has the knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in the workplace of tomorrow.

The monthly series, held on the second Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. ET, will feature education experts showcasing their work to encourage more students to consider manufacturing as a career choice.

The first webinar is Aligning Technology and Talent Development on Aug. 14. Learn more or register here. 8/7/18

Report: Career/Tech Students See Little Actual Manufacturing

Here are some findings from a recent report by The Manufacturing Institute about the role of career and technical education (CTE) in attracting students into manufacturing:

• 63% of students enrolled in CTE courses see their own interests and experiences as a major influence in their career pathway, and parents are the second-largest influence at 32%.
• 35% of students enrolled in CTE courses say that have no contact with potential future employers, with only 12% experiencing site visits, 20% having pathway-related summer jobs and 13% having pathway-related after-school jobs.

Manufacturing Day was created to inspire and recruit the next generation of manufacturers. Since plant tours open to students are rare, MFG DAY is many students’ best shot at seeing what modern manufacturing really looks like, giving them a memorable experience that could inspire them to pursue careers in the industry. 8/7/2018

Nominate a Woman in Manufacturing Who is Making a Difference!

The Manufacturing Institute launched the Science, Technology, Engineering and Production (STEP) Ahead initiative in 2012 to showcase the impact of women in manufacturing to help attract and retain the talent the industry needs to succeed. The STEP Ahead Awards highlight the achievements of individual women in manufacturing.

To date, STEP Ahead has honored 802 women.

Nominations for the 2019 STEP Ahead Awards will open August 1, 2018 and close October 5, 2018. Here is the nomination guide where you can learn more about the Institute’s STEP Ahead Awards and find nomination information.