Industry-Led Solutions for Developing Our Manufacturing Workforce
Manufacturing in Central Ohio is booming with opportunities and good jobs. However, local manufacturers face a shared challenge: a critical shortage of skilled labor. Through the Central Ohio Manufacturing Partnership (COMP), local companies and education partners are working together to build the talent pipeline that will drive our region’s economic growth.
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Thu
27
2026
August 27, 2026
1:00PM - 2:00PM EST
COMP Roundtable: Expanding Ohio's Manufacturing Workforce Through Second-Chance Talent
Ohio Penal Industries (OPI) & Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)
Virtual
COMP invites manufacturing employers, educators, and workforce partners to join an upcoming Manufacturing Roundtable featuring the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) and Ohio Penal Industries (OPI). As manufacturers continue to navigate workforce shortages, ODRC and OPI have developed innovative workforce initiatives that prepare incarcerated individuals with technical skills, workplace readiness, and hands-on manufacturing experience prior to reentry into Ohio's workforce. These programs provide employers with an opportunity to learn about an often-overlooked talent pipeline while supporting successful workforce reintegration.
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24
2026
September 24, 2026
1:00PM - 2:00PM EST
COMP Roundtable: Central Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Needs & Opportunities
Joel Simon, Burning Glass Institute
Virtual
Manufacturing remains one of Central Ohio's most vital industries, providing high-quality career opportunities across production, skilled trades, engineering, technology, and business operations. As workforce demands continue to evolve, employers, educators, and workforce professionals need access to timely labor market intelligence to better align talent development with industry needs. COMP invites you to join an upcoming virtual Manufacturing Roundtable featuring Joel Simon of the Burning Glass Institute, who will present findings from a regional manufacturing workforce research initiative led by One Columbus.
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