A statewide, industry-informed plan to scale a future-ready manufacturing workforce – region by region, role by role.
The Blueprint is led by the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association’s (OMA’s) Workforce Leadership Committee comprised of manufacturing leaders, OMA, and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation in partnership with:
Implementation is executed through the Ohio Manufacturing Talent Partnership. The OMA-Endorsed Industry Sector Partnerships (ISPs) will drive progress and alignment among industry, workforce development and education partners at both the regional and local levels.
At the statewide level, state agencies, economic development and education partners will manage overall state priorities and alignment with industry.
The Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Blueprint is a statewide strategy to align, grow and strengthen Ohio’s manufacturing workforce. Developed by manufacturing leaders and workforce experts, the Blueprint provides a practical, actionable framework to:
These five pillars represent the strategic foundation of the Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Blueprint. Together, they ensure our workforce development systems are aligned and responsive to the evolving needs of manufacturers.
Help local and state partners work together more smoothly so everyone is moving toward the same workforce goals.
Share the real stories and opportunities behind modern manufacturing to help more people see themselves in these careers.
Raise awareness of manufacturing careers and make them more accessible to people who haven’t always had a clear path to them.
Design training programs statewide around what manufacturers actually need, so learners are better prepared and employers can find the right talent faster.
Grow paid, hands-on training options – like apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships – that let people earn a paycheck while building their future in manufacturing.
Ohio is making headlines for the right reasons – record investment, national recognition and a surge in manufacturing job creation. Ohio has a chance to prepare more than 35,000 new operators and technicians each year to meet growing demand and fuel the future of manufacturing.