Leverage OMA’s statewide expertise and local partnerships to strengthen your talent pipeline and reduce turnover.
Production slows when critical roles stay open. Stop patching holes—build a dependable system that keeps positions filled and people thriving on the job.
The Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Blueprint unites industry, education, and workforce partners around a shared plan to scale talent pipelines and power Ohio’s manufacturing future.
Tap into a proven statewide system backed by funders and industry leaders. Through your local ISP, OMA connects you to statewide training, shared funding, and a network that amplifies your results.
Gain a practical roadmap for building manufacturing talent. The Earn-and-Learn guide outlines proven strategies, industry-recognized credentials, and partnership models to help you upskill your workforce and close workforce gaps.
Access curated K-12 outreach resources from manufacturers and partners statewide. Use these tools to spark student interest in manufacturing pathways and strengthen early talent engagement across Ohio.
The Ohio Manufacturing Competency Model is a unified model outlining Ohio’s manufacturing knowledge and skill needs. Built with employers statewide, it aligns industry, education, and workforce partners to develop a competitive, future-ready talent pipeline.
Across Ohio, people once overlooked are launching manufacturing careers—and employers are gaining job-ready talent that stays. With continued investment, WorkAdvance is meeting industry demand statewide.
Opt in to receive essential workforce news, initiatives, and tools that support your company’s talent strategy. You’ll also gain access to quarterly committee meetings and exclusive event invitations.
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General Laborer, Trivium Packaging
Discover how WorkAdvance helped Savana with a swift switch from high school to manufacturing career at Trivium Packaging. From newcomer to key team member, she is securing a future without college debt and full of opportunities.
TestimonialProduction targets, budgets, and people all depend on a strong workforce. Join OMA to access statewide networks and over a century of industry leadership. Membership connects you with decision-makers, shared solutions and the collective influence to move faster, reduce risk and build resilience no company can achieve alone.
