Ohio Manufacturers' Association (OMA)
Protecting and growing Ohio manufacturing. The OMA is the leading advocate for Ohio manufacturers, providing resources, workforce solutions, and legislative representation to strengthen the industry statewide.
Stark Tuscarawas Workforce Development Board (STWDB)
Plans, administers, and oversees WIOA-funded workforce development programs; coordinates activities of employment, education, and economic development entities.
OhioMeansJobs Stark & Tuscarawas Counties
Connects job seekers with employers; offers job search assistance, training programs, career exploration, youth services, and employer services.
Tuscarawas County Department of Job and Family Services (TCJFS)
Administers public assistance programs including work activities for OWF recipients (education, WEP, LEAP), SNAP E&T program offering training, education, career counseling, and barrier removal support.
Dover City Schools
Participates in Project Lead The Way (elementary, middle, high school levels).
Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools
Participates in Project Lead The Way (elementary and high school levels).
East Central Ohio Educational Service Center (ECOESC)
Serves Tuscarawas County school districts; leads Business Advisory Councils (BACs) to foster cooperation between schools and businesses.
Claymont City Schools
Participates in PLTW (middle school engineering career day); hosts Business Advisory Council meetings. Has a manufacturing program.
Indian Valley Local Schools
Participates in Project Lead The Way (middle and high school levels), andhas multiple CTE programs.
Kent State at Tuscarawas
A regional university campus in New Philadelphia offering 16 associate and 11 bachelor's degrees across nursing, business, technology, and more.
Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association (OMEGA)
A collaborative of member governments serving ten Ohio counties, facilitating economic and community development through grants, planning, and resources.
MAGNET: Manufacturing advocacy and growth network
A hands-on manufacturing consulting nonprofit helping Northeast Ohio manufacturers grow, compete globally, and develop their workforce.
Business Resource Network
A single point of contact connecting Tuscarawas County businesses with resources, assistance, and services to help them grow and overcome challenges.
The Small Business Development Center at Kent State – Tuscarawas
Free management and technical assistance for Ohio small businesses at every stage — from startup through growth and expansion.
Buckeye Career Center
A career-technical education center offering 30+ programs for high school students and nine full-time adult education programs for workforce retraining.
Allied Machine & Engineering
A global leader in holemaking and finishing cutting tools, headquartered in Dover. Allied designs and manufactures drilling, boring, threading, and reaming solutions for machine shops worldwide and is one of Tuscarawas County's largest employers.