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    Toolkit Standardizes Entry-Level Hiring, Onboarding

    The Entry-Level Learn-and-Earn (ELLE) toolkit is designed to make it easier for manufacturers to hire and onboard entry-level employees who have no prior manufacturing experience. The toolkit outlines a step-by-step process to help Industry Sector Partnerships and their manufacturing partners execute a systematic process intended to result in a higher percentage of successfully retained employees. The ELLE process covers all phases of the hiring process, including recruiting, pre-screening, pre-employment training, job placement and on-the-job support. Get in touch with your Regional Industry Sector Partnership for assistance.


    FREE AND OPEN TRAINING RESOURCES FOR OHIO MANUFACTURERS

    Skills Commons

    OMA has partnered with California State University SkillsCommons to provide easy access to high-quality FREE and OPEN training resources for Ohio manufacturers and their workforce partners!


    TOOLS & RESOURCES FOR INDUSTRY SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS

    OMA Workforce Roadmap 
    Manufacturing Industry Sector Partnership Directory 


    Tools for Sector Partnership Launch

    Industry Sector Partnerships: What They Are and Why They Work  

    Sector Partnership Self-Assessment: Launch Phase 

    Sector Partnership Launch Tasks 

    Industry Champion Definition 

    Peer-to-Peer Recruitment Script 

    Occupational Demand Worksheet 

    Sample Agenda – Regional Employer Meeting 


    Tools for Sector Partnership Implementation

    Sector Partnership Self-Assessment: Implementation & Execution Phase 

    Sample Implementation Structure 

    Priority Action Plan Template 

    Sector Partnership Opportunity Scan 

    Sector Partnership Funding Priorities 


    Tools for Earn-and-Learn Programs

    Innovative Earn-and-Learn Strategies for Building Ohio’s Manufacturing Workforce 
    About Innovative Earn-and-Learn Strategies 
    About Nationally Portable Manufacturing Credentials 
    Company Earn-and-Learn Identification Form 


    Become an OMA Endorsed Industry Sector Partnership

    Endorsement Application 


    How-To Guides

    The Making Ohio Brand: a How-To Guide 
    Recruiting the 21st Century Workforce: A Campaign Guide 
    Ohio’s Manufacturing Mentorship Program 


    Good Jobs Challenge Opportunities