At this year’s Ohio Manufacturers’ Workforce Summit, the breakout session Amplifying Outreach spotlighted new ways manufacturers are connecting with the next generation of talent.

John Sherwood of JobsOhio unveiled groundbreaking market research identifying the motivators that inspire jobseekers to act — offering manufacturers new insights to craft messaging that resonates. Mark Lamoncha of Humtown shared his company’s Industrial Athlete approach, reframing manufacturing as a performance-driven career. Steve Staub of Staub Manufacturing Solutions discussed how a team-decision-making approach and hiring for attitude and potential — not just experience — have strengthened his company’s culture and retention. And Marla Akridge of TVISP introduced the “Solve for One” model, emphasizing personalized, ecosystem-based solutions to workforce engagement.

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