Additions to Ohio’s Industry-Recognized Credentials

The Ohio Department of Education and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation have announced additions to Ohio’s Industry-Recognized Credentials List. An industry-recognized credential is third-party verification of an individual’s qualifications or competence in specific skill sets.

In manufacturing, the following credentials have been added:

• National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS): Basic Hydraulic Systems, Basic Mechanical Systems, Basic Pneumatic Systems.
• Fuji Automatic Numerical Control (FANUC) Certified Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining Center Programming, Setup, and Operation.
• FANUC Certified CNC Turning Center Programming, Setup, and Operation.
• NIMS: Electrical Systems, Electronic Control Systems, and Process Control Systems.
• NIMS: Maintenance Operations, Maintenance Piping, Maintenance Welding.
• IPC Association Connecting Electronics.
• American Welding Society Welder Qualification.

An updated FY2020 Industry Recognized Credentials list is expected to be posted soon. 9/9/2019