Manufacturing Partners
Unlock the Power of Partnership: Strengthen the Manufacturing Workforce in Putnam County
Become a member today and join forces with local manufacturers to address workforce challenges, shape the future of manufacturing, and promote skilled trades in our community.
Join Today: Partner with Local Manufacturers to Strengthen Putnam County’s Workforce and Future!
As part of this collaborative network, you’ll have a voice in shaping education, attract vital funding, and help grow a stronger, more skilled workforce. Together, we can reduce costs, lower employee turnover, and inspire the next generation of manufacturers through hands-on learning and STEM initiatives. Your partnership is key to building a thriving future for Putnam County’s manufacturing industry!
What We Do
The WPPC unites manufacturing, education, and resources to develop programs that enhance workforce skills and also introduce young people to the cutting-edge world of modern manufacturing.
- Leads Manufacturing Day annually
- WorkAdvance Training
- YouScience Career Exploration Scholarships
- Putnam County Manufacturers Survey
- Support increasing STEM and hands on learning opportunities
What Our Current Partners Have to Say
OhioTech Cred | Upskill Your Workforce
What’s in it for employers?
Hiring trained talent is expensive. TechCred helps employers take their dedicated workforce and make them their top tech talent for no costs!
No matter what industry you’re in, technology impacts the future of your business and the nature of your work. TechCred helps Ohioans learn new skills and helps employers build a more robust workforce with the skills needed in a tech-infused economy.
Ohio’s TechCred Program allows businesses to upskill current and future employees to help them qualify for better jobs in today’s tech-infused economy. Businesses that submit successful applications will be reimbursed up to $2000 per credential when current or prospective employees complete technology-focused credentials. Businesses are eligible for $30,000 every application period.
What is TechCred?
The program funds up to 40,000 technology-focused credentials. For a credential to qualify, the credential must be:
- Short-term, less than one year to complete
- Technology-focused
- Industry-recognized
How do businesses get started?
1. Identify skills needs and employees
2. Partner with an education or training provider
3. Apply online
4. Enroll employees in the program
5. Submit proof of completion of credentials
6. Receive reimbursement for completed Credentials
Work Release
Consider hiring a high school Junior or Senior to supplement your workforce, provide the student with experience and build a relationship with a potential future employee.
Supporting our Students
We encourage you to create a company profile on Build Putnam. If you already have one, please take a moment to update it.
Putnam County Community Improvement Corporation
While we share offices and work closely together, the Putnam County Community Improvement Corporation and the WPPC are two independent 501(C)3’s, each having its own board, director, and purpose.
The PCCIC focus is to strengthen our economy by supporting entrepreneurs, existing businesses, and communities by helping them secure resources to launch, grow and prosper, and attract new businesses with high-quality jobs.
The WPPC focus is to prepare, connect and grow an adaptive, highly skilled manufacturing workforce for Putnam County. In nut shell, the PCCIC is focused on economic development and the WPPC is focused on workforce development.
Mfg Day
The WPPC leads Putnam County Mfg Day:
What it is?
Mfg Day is an opportunity for our students to tour local manufacturers to learn about today’s high tech, clean and modern manufacturers.
When?
Nationally, October is Mfg Month
Why?
To expose students to the vast number of careers available at our local manufactures.
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