While manufacturing is Ohio’s largest economic sector, many young Ohioans have had little to no exposure to the industry. That’s why the Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Partnership (a collaboration of the OMA and Ohio TechNet) has produced its “Why Manufacturing?” video series. Available at the OMA’s YouTube channel, the videos spotlight four rising stars in Ohio manufacturing:

• Josh Critchfield, test technician at The M. K. Morse Company;
• DeAndre Lurry, engineering technician at Lincoln Electric;
• Kara Mecz, paint line specialist at The M. K. Morse Company; and
• Ryan Robinson, an automation field applications technician at Lincoln Electric.

The series complements recently added videos at MakingOhio.com, which showcase exciting jobs in modern manufacturing. Share these resources with young people, as well as educators and career counselors, and in your recruiting efforts. 12/8/2021