Celebrate Manufacturing Month Finale – Oct 30 Celebrate the conclusion of Manufacturing Month with the Smart Manufacturing Cluster of Northeast Ohio, powered by Team NEO and SCMWDP. For manufacturers, the reception offers a chance to talk directly with the people behind the incentives, gaining clarity on qualifying, application timing, and strategic use. For partners, the […]
Ready for October Manufacturing Month? October is National Manufacuring Month and together with our manufacturing sponsors we are ready to celebrate and promote manufacturing career pathways through a variety of programs and initiatives. Our October initiatives include: Manufacturing Day – On October 2 we will have 300 Stark County high school students tour 2 manufacturing organizations each. […]
Ohio’s Two Year Budget Impacts for Manufacturers Ohio Manufacturer’s Assessment of Highlights Workforce The budget will invest millions of dollars in workforce development over the next two years, including many OMA-supported initiatives such as TechCred and Industry Sector Partnerships. Upskilling manufacturing employees and attracting new workers to the industry are critical to growing Ohio’s manufacturing sector, […]
High School Manufacturing Day is October 2 Help Promote Manufacturing Careers Through our Signature Event We invite manufacturers to help showcase the many viable career pathways in manufacturing on Manufacturing Day on October 2. Over 300 high school students will participate in coordinated field trips and plant tours. This is the 4th year of the event which keeps […]
High School Manufacturing Day is October 2 We Need Your Help to Promote Manufacturing Careers We invite your manufacturing organization to help showcase the many viable career pathways in manufacturing to high school students in Stark County on Manufacturing Day which is scheduled for October 2. Over 300 students will participate in coordinated field trips to visit local manufacturers. […]
Sponsorship Opportunties 2025 Program Sponsorships Now Available Join us in making a difference by sponsoring our signature programs, which include: Details of the programs and sign-ups for sponsorship opportunities are found here or Please contact us if a customized sponsorship interests your organization. Membership Welcome New Members! The following companies are now officially registered with […]
TechCred Applications are Open TechCred is a user friendly state grant program providing funding for technical training of incumbent OR future staff. The state is accepting TechCred applications from March 3 through March 31 at 3:00 click here for information or Contact Stephanie Werren at stephanie@stephaniewerren.com or by calling 330-418-8297 if assistance is needed. The state […]
Entry Level Job Placements by SCMWDP through Good Jobs Challenge The SCMWDP has a federal grant through the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association through what is called the Good Jobs Challenge to help the under and unemployed obtain a “good job” and career pathway in manufacturing. The National Center for Urban Solutions has been conducting grass roots […]
Happy New Year! Welcome to our new look and a new way to communicate! We want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your support and enthusiasm for what we deem an extremely successful 2024. And of course, 2025 promises to be another exciting year filled with new opportunities and growth. Together, we […]
The Stark County Workforce Development Partnership’s (SCMWDP) middle school manufacturing camp was visited by special guest Senator Sherrod Brown this past week. This is the third year the organization has sponsored the camp which expanded this year to provide 100 students across Stark County the opportunity to attend the camp for free. Students were afforded […]
