The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) on Tuesday welcomed a delegation from Dresden, Germany, for a discussion on workforce development, apprenticeship models and industrial innovation.

Held in partnership with the Columbus-Dresden Sister City program, the meeting brought together OMA member manufacturers, representatives from the Ohio Department of Higher Education, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, and JobsOhio for a roundtable on how manufacturers in the United States and Germany are approaching technical training, technology integration and energy challenges. The discussion highlighted shared priorities around building stronger talent pipelines, supporting advanced industries and improving long-term competitiveness.

“Ohio manufacturers compete in a global economy, and there is real value in learning how other leading industrial regions are developing talent and advancing innovation,” said OMA President Ryan Augsburger. “Bringing together manufacturers, education leaders and workforce partners for conversations like this helps sharpen Ohio’s competitive edge.” 3/10/2026