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
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Contact Stephanie Werren at stephanie@stephaniewerren.com or by calling 330-418-8297 if assistance is needed. The state can grant up to $2,000/employee and a max of $30,000 per funding round
If you are a Stark County Manufacturing employer and are interested in this entry level placement program, please contact us.
Membership
The following companies are now officially registered with the SCMWDP
MT Systems
Union Metal Industries
Check out our website to determine if your organization is listed on our website as an official member. Registration is free and can be completed on the website.
The flier below with links and QR code to “SCMWDP Registered Members” and a link to your “Job Opportunities” will be distributed to every graduating high school senior this spring (that’s 4,500 students) and will also be distributed to educators and counselors at various career fairs. Don’t miss out on this and other opportunities.
Register now whether you are a manufacturer, community-based organization, education system, associate or other type of manufacturing stakeholder.
Free SCMWDP Application and Registration at www.StarkManufacturing.org
It’s Career Fair Season!
SCMWDP members were in full force at the recent Hoover High School Career Fair in February and the JA Career Exploration Fair in March. Many of our local high schools and career centers will be holding events throughout spring. These events are great opportunities to promote the diverse jobs in manufacturing, promote local career pathways and build your organization’s brand recognition with Stark County’s educators and students.
Ohio Higher Education Tuition Assistance Programs for STEM
The following State of Ohio tuition programs might apply to individuals or future staff occupying STEM positions in your organization. STEM is a broad field and can include engineers, accountants, research/development personnel, lab technicians and other job descriptions. This can be a great recruiting tool and employee benefit to help keep our talent in Stark County and Ohio.
- Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program: This state-funded program aims to increase the number of graduates in STEM fields by providing scholarships to Ohio residents pursuing STEM degrees at participating Ohio colleges and universities. While it focuses on scholarships rather than loan forgiveness, it supports students entering STEM careers within Ohio. Learn more here
- Ohio College Comeback Compact: This program offers up to $5,000 in institutional debt forgiveness for students who re-enroll and complete at least two semesters at participating North East Ohio institutions. While not exclusive to STEM graduates, it aims to reengage students with some college experience to complete their degrees. Lean more here
2nd Graders Learn about Manufacturing
The inaugural Second Grade Coloring Contest, called “Marvelous Manufacturing” was a phenomenal success! With the help of Stark Education Partnership in promoting the event and communicating with ALL second-grade teachers in Stark County, over 700 students submitted entries. These students represented 16 different school systems and 99 unique second grade teachers and classrooms.
Ohio Gratings, Inc provided the artwork and final judging. Awards were given to the top 3 students and a pizza party was held for the classroom with the most entries which was Ms. Joan Kostiuk from Lake Elementary! The SCMWDP is making an impact on our young citizens to help them think about manufacturing as a viable career pathway!
SCMWDP has strategically launched programs that introduce manufacturing and career pathways to second graders, middle school students and high school students. These multiple touchpoints reinforce the idea to our Stark County youth (and their parents) that local companies and opportunities in manufacturing are alive and thriving. This supports the mission of SCMWDP to increase the capacity of manufacturing workforce in Stark County, both now and in the future.
OMA Webinar Featuring SCMWDP March 13
SCMWDP President, Shaun Eller, and SCMWDP Manager, Barb Bennett, will be two of four panelists on the upcoming Ohio Manufacturer’s Association webinar titled “Manufacturer Led K-12 Talent Strategies” on March 13 from 10-11. Call the OMA at 800-662-4463 for registration or e-mail at oma@ohiomfg.com.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Manufacturers interested in developing a pipeline of skilled workers
- Members of industry sector partnerships
- Workforce and education professionals
- Economic development professionals
2025 SCMWDP Schedule
| March 27 | Member meeting at The M. K. Morse Company |
| April 24 | Board Meeting Only |
| May 22 | Member meeting at Hoover High School – new welding |
| Spring | Release of 2nd Grade Rading and Activity Books |
| June 4 | Educator Boot Camp/Continuing Education Credits |
| June and July | Five weeks of Middle School Maker’s Camp |
| June 26 | Member Meeting at Junior Achievement of NCO |
| July 24 | Board Meeting Only |
| August 28 | Member Meeting at Walsh University |
| Sept 25 | Member Meeting with MAGNET as host |
| Oct 2 | Manufacturing Day – Coordinated High School Field Trips |
| Oct 23 | All members – Manufacturing awards/industry table night |
| Nov 20 | Board Meeting Only (third week of the month) |
| Dec | Member Meeting – Possible Holiday mixer |
SCMWDP is distributed to member Stark County manufacturers, associate members, education partners, select state officials, local officials and other stakeholders like community-based organizations. Feel free to forward our newsletter to others that may benefit from our information.
To subscribe and receive other important information from SCMWDP fill out a FREE member application at SCMWDP Member Application
