Here’s a look at recent and upcoming activities of several OMA-endorsed industry sector partnerships (ISPs) and other workforce partners:

• As part of the first-ever ISP grantee meeting, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted this week met with ISP leaders at OMA headquarters to discuss the challenges and opportunities in growing Ohio’s manufacturing workforce.
• OMA Connections Partner MAGNET, Northeast Ohio’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership, recently unveiled its top 10 tips to transform your company with technology.
• Advanced Manufacturing Consortium (AMC), which serves much of Northwest Ohio, recently unveiled its first class utilizing the WorkAdvance model, which boosts the skills of entry-level applicants from populations that have been under-represented in manufacturing.
• In Southwest Ohio, the Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership (AMIP) has completed its first pilot WorkAdvance cohort led by Cincinnati Youth Collaborative.
• The Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers’ Coalition (AOMC) is hosting its Yaskawa Robotics Weld Training Day Aug. 16 to introduce participants to automated welding technology.
• OMA Connections Partner Fastlane, the MEP for west central Ohio, has posted a series of short-video case studies highlighting success stories of area manufacturers.

Meanwhile, manufacturers that want to partner with their local ISPs to coordinate MFG Day (Oct. 6) or MFG Month (all of October) activities — including plant tours — can find resources here. Register your event on this map, posted by the Manufacturing Institute. 8/10/2023