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 will build on the strong foundation we’ve created in pursuing the mission to promote manufacturing as a viable career pathway in Stark County. Here’s to a year of new beginnings, endless possibilities, and shared achievements as we increase the capacity of our local manufacturing workforce and support each other in the expanding field of applied technology. We look forward to another incredible journey with you!
Wishing you a prosperous and joyful New Year!
Warm regards
The SCMWDP Board
Membership
The SCMWDP currently has 121 organizations on the communications list which includes:
- 40 Manufacturing Employer Members
- 2 Government Entity Members
- 7 Educational Organization Members
- 9 Community Organization Members
- 11 Associate Organization Members
- 52 non registered Members
To check if you are a registered member refer to the SCMWDP webpage at
https://www.starkmanufacturing.org
Please welcome our newest registered members who include:
Marathon Petroleum
AllStaff Employment
Safety Resources Company of Ohio
Alliance Industrial Solutions
Future Meeting Dates
January 17 – Board Planning Meeting
January 23 – Annual mtg for all members/vote for director if needed
February 27
March 27 – M.K. Morse
April 24 – Board Meeting Only
May 22 – Hoover High School
June 26
July 24 – Board Meeting Only
August 28
September 25 – MAGNET
October 2 – Manufacturing Day
October 23 – All Members – Manufacturing Awards/Industry Table Night
November 20 – Board Meeting Only (Third Week of the Month)
Calendar Items of Note
TechCred Applications Now Open
The state is accepting TechCred applications from January 2nd through January 31st – click here for information
or
Contact Stephanie Werren at stephanie@stephaniewerren.com or by calling 330-418-8297 if assistance is needed to walk through this very user friendly state grant application for technical training for incumbent or FUTURE workers. The state can grant up to $2,000/employee and a max of $30,000 per funding round.
Member Benefits
Export Internship Program Powers Possibilities
The Ohio Department of Development’s ExportInternship Program connects small and medium-sized manufacturers with students trained in export strategies.
For manufacturers, it offers tailored solutions to expand global markets, boosting competitiveness and revenue. Students gain real-world experience by applying classroom learning to business challenges.
This partnership bridges classroom theory and industry needs, fostering growth and innovation for manufacturers while launching students into impactful careers. The state also offers a 50 percent reimbursement of an intern’s wages.
Click here for information and requirements for the Export Internship Program or apply now.
Sponsorships
Thank You to Our 2024 Program Sponsors!
Because of the support of the following organizations through their sponsorship dollars and participation, the SCMWDP was able to successfully execute multiple high quality programs that promote manufacturing as a viable career pathway. Hats off and a huge thank you to our valued sponsors!
2024 Maker’s Camp Sponsors
- Hendrickson
- Metallus
- Myers Electric
- Ohio Gratings, Inc.
- Powell Industries
- RW Screw
- Stark Industrial
- The M.K. Morse Company
- The Timken Company Charitable and Educational Fund
2024 Manufacturing Day Sponsors
- Canton Drop Forge
- GBS Corp.
- Gregory Industries
- Hendrickson (Navarre)
- Knight Material Technologies
- Lindsay Precast
- MAC Trailer
- Ohio Gratings, Inc.
- RW Screw LLC
- Stark Industrial, LLC
- Stark State College
- The M. K. Morse Company
- Winkle Industries Inc.
2024 Educator Tour Sponsors
- Fresh Mark
- Ohio Gratings, Inc.
- RW Screw LLC
- Stark Industrial
- The M. K. Morse Company
2024 Manufacturing Month Banquet and Celebration Sponsors
- Barbara H Bennett Consulting, LLC
- MAGNET
- Ohio Gratings, Inc.
- Stark State College
2024 Special Thanks
Special thanks to SARTA for providing transportation on multiple program days for middle school students and educators.
Special thanks to our vendors, TomTod Ideas and the Stark Education Partnership, for planning assistance and providing services for these high-quality state recognized programs
What’s Next
Manufacturing employers…… be on the lookout for an employer’s survey. Topics will include identifying training needs, open positions, and wage ranges for various positions. Individual company data submittals will remain confidential. Collated data reporting will be available only to companies that fill out the survey.
