When you build coalitions, you scale impact. Opportunity Works is a collaboration of organizations dedicated to helping people get good jobs in manufacturing, driving growth and innovation in our communities. Watch the video to learn more about this coalition in #LorainCounty, and please tag your friends who care about workforce and economic development in Northeast Ohio. Special thanks to: - Adam Artman and Beth Dawson at Manufacturing Works - Wendy Caldwell and LéJhon Baggett at P2R Training and Resource Center, Inc - Cynthia Kushner at Lorain County Community College - Dolores Dee Baker and Eva Lee Vickers at Lorain County Urban League - Janet Cooper and Timothy Warrick at Reach Success - Sam Massey at Massey Media Ltd.
Manufacturing Works
Non-profit Organizations
Cleveland, OH 3,875 followers
We strengthen manufacturing through connection, education, and training.
About us
Manufacturing Works is a community dedicated to the support and success of Northeast Ohio manufacturing companies. For over 30 years, Manufacturing Works has connected business leaders and industry experts who help manufacturing companies thrive by delivering solutions that support their people, enhance productivity, and lead them on a path to prosperity. The foundation of our work as a trusted advisor is the relationships we have with the owners and key employees of small and mid-sized privately held and family-owned manufacturing businesses that are Members of our organization. These relationships have been fostered through regular and continuous personal contact to identify the challenges and opportunities of these businesses and to assist in providing solutions.
- Website
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https://www.mfgworkscle.org/
External link for Manufacturing Works
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Cleveland, OH
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1988
- Specialties
- connecting manufacturers to emerging markets, connecting manufacturing leaders, workforce development, urban economic development, urban redevelopment, wind energy supply chain, manufacturing assistance programs, career and technical education, engineering, manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing, 3D Printing, Apprenticeships, Cleveland, training, pre-apprenticeship, plant tours, networking, and workshops
Locations
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Primary
4855 W. 130th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135, US
Employees at Manufacturing Works
Updates
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Are you curious about our Leadership Institute? With the July 31st application deadline approaching, now is the perfect time to learn more! Join us for an info session and networking event at Cleveland Foundation on Tuesday, July 16th, 4:00-6:00 PM. You'll meet current and future manufacturing leaders and entrepreneurs and discover how our Leadership Institute can help you learn to think like a manufacturing business owner! Light refreshments and complimentary parking will be provided. Reach out or visit https://hubs.ly/Q02Gn0dW0 for more details. Let's shape the future of manufacturing together. #Manufacturing #Leadership #LeadershipInstitute #ManufacturingWorks
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✈ Travel across the country to promote manufacturing career pathways? Sign us up! At a "Shaping the Future" event in AZ, our President and Executive Director, Adam Artman, took the stage alongside workforce experts, educators, industry leaders, and Acting Secretary Julie Su to tackle critical #workforcedevelopment challenges facing manufacturers today. Our Workforce Team joined this national discussion spotlighting our successful youth pre-apprenticeship to Registered #Apprenticeship model. The response was incredible--resonating deeply with people striving to engage young talent and prepare them for careers that strengthen our communities. Thank you National Institute for Industry and Career Advancement for the invitation! Right now, we stand at a pivotal juncture. Manufacturers urgently need skilled workers, and individuals seek meaningful work. At Manufacturing Works, we're working to align K-12 education with in-demand careers. Ask us how you can help! #workforceready
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Manufacturing Works is excited to announce that Mike Yost, Director of Manufacturing Excellence, is developing a track at MX.0 Midwest, coming to Cleveland September 25, 2024. The track, designed to help small to mid-sized #manufacturinging companies get started on their #digitaltransformation, will include presenters from Team NEO and Jergens, Inc., among others. Thank you MX.0 Media for the opportunity. We hope to see you there! https://hubs.ly/Q02Dkldv0
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LAST CHANCE! Are you ready to elevate your leadership skills and drive your team to new heights? Don't miss out on our upcoming one-day bootcamp, "Supervising for Success", where we'll dive into the essentials of effective supervision and team management. Reserve your spot today and take the first step towards becoming a more effective supervisor! #supervisingforsuccess Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q02Cjkmz0
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Our team had an incredible time at the Educational Services Center of Northeast Ohio (ESCNEO) presenting manufacturing pathways at their Manufacturing Bootcamp for Educators! Angilique Cole, Workforce Program and Data Coordinator, brought along three apprentices and journey persons to share their inspiring stories and perspectives on apprenticeships as an alternative career pathway. 🌟 #ESCNEO #Apprenticeships #CareerPathways
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We’re thrilled to welcome our newest intern, Mckenzie McNitt, during Engage! Cleveland’s #YoungProfessionalsWeek! 🎉 Mckenzie is a business major at the University of Detroit Mercy, where she's majoring in business in a 5-year MBA program. Not only is she excelling academically, but she also shines on the track and field team and is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. We're delighted to have her energy and expertise on board. Here's to a summer of growth and success together! 🌟 #WelcomeIntern #detmercy #FutureLeader
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Manufacturing Works reposted this
As part of the day's events, the National Institute for Industry and Career Advancement and West-MEC hosted a Manufacturing Pathways Roundtable, featuring Acting Secretary Julie Su and a panel of distinguished leaders from industry, government, and academia. This discussion highlighted innovative strategies to bridge K-12 education with careers in advanced manufacturing. Guided by insightful discussions, the roundtable underscored the collaborative efforts needed to develop a skilled and diverse workforce. Ready for our live panel discussion? Make sure to register now - we start in just a few minutes! https://lnkd.in/e-BiXjfq #WorkforceDevelopmentAZ #AdvancedManufacturingAZ #NIICA U.S. Department of Labor
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Manufacturers, are you interested in being a collaborator, a visionary, and a change-maker? Mike Yost, Manufacturing Works' Director of Manufacturing Excellence, invites you to join him at MX.0 Midwest. As this year's event chair, Mike is excited to host and welcome you to learn with, and from, your peers and make a difference together. #manufacturinging #digitaltransformation
Manufacturing X.0 (MX.0) Midwest Coming to America's North Coast
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