OMA Workforce Roundup
Here’s a summary of recent workforce-related developments the OMA is following:
- Beginning March 14, the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition — an OMA-endorsed industry sector partnership — will host a series of workshops for small and mid-sized manufacturers to help boost recruitment and improve training.
- OMA Connections Partner HBK has published this reminder that the current funding round of Ohio TechCred remains open through March 31.
- The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has launched a new campaign to close the gender gap in the manufacturing workforce. The initiative aims to increase women’s representation in manufacturing from 29% today to 35% in 2030.
- NAM recently spotlighted the workforce development efforts and state-of-the-art training facilities of OMA member Lincoln Electric.
If you haven’t already, register now for the OMA’s March 24 webinar on recruiting military talent. 3/10/2022