Here’s a look at the recent or upcoming activities of several OMA-endorsed industry sector partnerships:

• The Central Ohio Manufacturing Partnership (COMP) has published details regarding its recently unveiled entry-level automation and robotics initiative.
• The Alliance for Working Together (AWT) — which serves Ashtabula, Geauga, and Lake counties — has posted this video update on its new manufacturing trade school known as the Transformation Training Center in Mentor.
• On Aug. 20, the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition will host a “family friendly” jobs fair in Warren. To attract more job seekers, the event will be held on a Saturday and will address child-care challenges.
• ConxusNEO, which serves Portage and Summit counties, has launched its “Where Are the Workers?” website, which explores the labor shortage in northeast Ohio.
• The Lorain County Manufacturing Sector Partnership recently hosted its “Manufacturing Night with the Crushers” — using a professional baseball game to highlight area manufacturers and expand awareness of manufacturing opportunities.
• The Dayton Region Manufacturing Workforce Partnership has alerted members that manufacturing and welding instructors are needed at Sinclair Community College.
• The Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers’ Coalition recently held a “social media lunch and learn” providing manufacturers with best practices to boost their company’s views and engagement.

For information on Ohio’s manufacturing industry sector partnerships, see this directory or email Rebecca Andriani with the OMA Workforce Services. 7/21/2022