The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) has released a new video showcasing the statewide impact of the Good Jobs Challenge and the employer-led workforce partnerships powering its success.

Featuring reflections from Jessica Borza, OMA managing director of workforce services, the video highlights how manufacturers, Industry Sector Partnerships, educators and workforce partners have expanded access to training, strengthened talent pipelines and connected thousands of Ohioans to quality manufacturing careers.

The results are significant. Through the Good Jobs Challenge, more than 900 employers have been engaged and more than 4,200 individuals have been connected to manufacturing careers across Ohio. The video pairs those numbers with individual success stories, showing how coordinated support and employer leadership are creating real pathways into the industry.

“This is what happens when employers lead and Ohio’s workforce system aligns around results,” said Lindsey Short, OMA managing director of energy and advocacy services. “OMA did not just help deliver a grant. We helped build a statewide workforce infrastructure that is connecting people to life-changing careers and giving manufacturers a stronger, more reliable talent pipeline. These results are not theoretical. They are happening in communities across Ohio.”

The video underscores that the Good Jobs Challenge is about more than short-term outcomes. It reflects lasting partnerships, proven regional models and employer-led strategies that will continue strengthening Ohio’s manufacturing workforce for years to come. 6/3/2026