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.

Plans, administers, and oversees WIOA-funded workforce development programs; coordinates activities of employment, education, and economic development entities.

Connects job seekers with employers; offers job search assistance, training programs, career exploration, youth services, and employer services.

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.

Operates OhioMeansJobs centers in Stark and Tuscarawas Counties; coordinates regional employment, education, and economic development activities.

Trains incarcerated individuals in transferable job skills; offers Restored Citizens Resume Program and Federal Bonding Program for employers.

Oversees and registers apprenticeship programs, ensuring standards for OJT and RTI; provides Statewide Registered Apprenticeship Dashboard.

Participates in Project Lead The Way.

Participates in Project Lead The Way (elementary and high school levels).

Participates in Project Lead The Way.

Provides K-12 STEM curriculum (Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Science) focused on hands-on, project-based learning.

Offers full-time adult programs (HVAC-R, Welding, Heavy Equipment), part-time apprenticeships (Machining, Maintenance Mechanic), Adult Diploma Program, and customized training for manufacturers.

Offers over 30 career-technical programs for high school students, including manufacturing-related fields (CAD, Electrical, Machining, PLTW, Welding); participates in PLTW.

Offers 2- and 4-year degrees; partner in Advanced Manufacturing Corridor; professional development, corporate training, continuing education; online CAM-F certification.

Offers 2-year degrees; partner in Advanced Manufacturing Corridor; professional development, corporate training, and continuing education

Offers Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in a wide range of programs, offers cross disciplinary certificates

Offers Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in a wide range of programs, offers cross disciplinary certificates, partners with Tuscarawas Manufacturers for hiring and recruitment

Offers registered apprenticeships (CNC, machining, industrial maintenance, tool & die); workforce development training tailored to employer needs.

Coordinates and promotes union construction trade apprenticeships in the region, including Tuscarawas County.

Offers electrical apprenticeship programs. Jurisdiction includes Fox, Harrison, Rose, Washington Twps in Carroll Co.; Knox Twp in Columbiana Co.; Smith Twp in Mahoning Co.; N. Tuscarawas Co. (N. of Auburn, Clay, Rush, York Twps).