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.
Workforce Initiative Association (WIA)
Operates OhioMeansJobs centers in Stark and Tuscarawas Counties; coordinates regional employment, education, and economic development activities.
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) - Office of Workforce Development
Trains incarcerated individuals in transferable job skills; offers Restored Citizens Resume Program and Federal Bonding Program for employers.
ApprenticeOhio (Ohio Department of Job and Family Services)
Oversees and registers apprenticeship programs, ensuring standards for OJT and RTI; provides Statewide Registered Apprenticeship Dashboard.
New Philadelphia City Schools
Participates in Project Lead The Way (elementary and high school levels).
Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
Provides K-12 STEM curriculum (Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Science) focused on hands-on, project-based learning.
Buckeye Career Center (Adult Education)
Offers full-time adult programs (HVAC-R, Welding, Heavy Equipment), part-time apprenticeships (Machining, Maintenance Mechanic), Adult Diploma Program, and customized training for manufacturers.
Buckeye Career Center (High School Programs)
Offers over 30 career-technical programs for high school students, including manufacturing-related fields (CAD, Electrical, Machining, PLTW, Welding); participates in PLTW.
Kent State University at Tuscarawas (KSU-Tusc)
Offers 2- and 4-year degrees; partner in Advanced Manufacturing Corridor; professional development, corporate training, continuing education; online CAM-F certification.
Kent State University at Stark (KSU-Stark)
Offers 2-year degrees; partner in Advanced Manufacturing Corridor; professional development, corporate training, and continuing education
Walsh University
Offers Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in a wide range of programs, offers cross disciplinary certificates
University of Akron
Offers Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in a wide range of programs, offers cross disciplinary certificates, partners with Tuscarawas Manufacturers for hiring and recruitment
Stark State College
Offers registered apprenticeships (CNC, machining, industrial maintenance, tool & die); workforce development training tailored to employer needs.
East Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council (ECOBTC)
Coordinates and promotes union construction trade apprenticeships in the region, including Tuscarawas County.
IBEW Local 540 (Electricians)
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).