AOMC Earns Endorsement from The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association
The Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers’ Coalition (AOMC) has been endorsed by The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) as a local industry sector partnership for its efforts to grow Ohio’s manufacturing talent.
Because manufacturers continue to face severe talent issues, made worse by COVID-19, the OMA coordinates and supports the state’s network of industry-led, local sector partnerships. By fostering collaboration and resource-sharing among manufacturers, industry sector partnerships are reforming how Ohio attracts and develops manufacturing workers.
AOMC is a coalition of business, education, social services, and community leaders focused on aligning the learning system with the needs of the business community to support economic growth and a high quality of life in the Southeast Ohio region. The organization received the OMA endorsement following a review by the OMA’s Workforce Leadership Committee, which considered several endorsement criteria before voting on the applications of individual partnerships.
OMA President Eric Burkland praised the work of AOMC for its efforts to address local workforce needs.
“Guided by local leaders, regional sector partnerships are critical to solving Ohio’s workforce challenge,” Burkland said. “We are especially proud to have AOMC as a partner in making Ohio the nation’s leader in developing manufacturing talent.”
The OMA is working with AOMC and other endorsed partnerships on strategies such as:
Ensuring career readiness by connecting training to specific industry-recognized credentials.
Engaging under-represented populations in manufacturing.
Developing flexible, innovative work-and-learn programs that provide on-the-job training and mentorship.
AOMC would like to thank OMA for its recognition and seal of approval. See below for AOMC contact information.