Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Partnership

Building Ohio's Manufacturing Talent Pipeline Together

The Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Partnership is a collaboration of workforce development organizations working to build the pipeline of talent that our state’s manufacturers need to staff the most in-demand positions.

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About OMWP

Our Partners

Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Partnership began with a grant project involving Lorain County Community College, Ohio TechNet and Ohio Manufacturers’ Association, and has grown and evolved into a much broader and collaborative ecosystem that’s being built throughout Ohio.

Industry partners include:

And all of it guided by industry via the OMA workforce leadership committee. This small team acts as “staff” to the OMWP.

Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Partnership logo
Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Partnership logo
Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Partnership logo
Guiding Principles

Our Goals

To build Ohio’s manufacturing talent pipeline through building, scaling and promoting advanced manufacturing education and training in the form of innovative earn-and-learn (apprentice) programs with a focus on the most in-demand skills:

Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce

Preparing for technology advancements / Industry 4.0

Expanding earn-and-learn opportunities
with a focus on the most in-demand skills:

Automation
Machining
Industrial Maintenance
Production
Welding

Achieving Results

Ohio is building a collaborative capacity to achieve results. Working together among industry partners, the education community and state agencies will continue to drive the spirit of OMWP’s success.