The Ohio Technical Skills Innovation Network, or Ohio TechNet (OTN), is a statewide consortium of over 40 community colleges, universities, and technical centers that accelerate innovation to meet manufacturing and tech workforce needs. Facilitated by Lorain County Community College, OTN’s strategic areas of focus include reaching new audiences, expansion of innovative earn and learn, engaging industry, and faculty development. | |
Join us TOMORROW, March 18th
for Ohio TechNet's Monthly Meeting!
| | Ohio TechNet invites you to join us Tuesday, March 18th at 8:30 AM for an exciting session of peer-to-peer collaboration, access to valuable resources, and innovative program models designed to accelerate growth in Ohio's manufacturing and technical workforce. | Learn more about the following in Tuesday's meeting: | -
Ohio Semiconductor Collaboration Network (OSCN) Community of Practice (CoP) Symposium: A unique opportunity to connect with colleagues and professionals from community colleges, universities, career centers, K-12 institutions, and key stakeholders
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OSCN Train the Trainer Semiconductor Series: Upcoming training available!
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The NEW Future Technician Learning Community with Columbus State Community College
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FlexFactor Program Growth and Acceleration at Zane State: An outreach, recruitment, and STEM education program designed to familiarize K-12 students with advanced manufacturing technology, entrepreneurship, and the education and career pathways leading to a STEM career
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Future-Ready Educator Bootcamp: Exploring Industry 4.0 and the implementation of the Business and Industry Leadership Team (BILT) into the Automation & Robotics Advisory Committee framework and process, with Lorain County Community College
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Sinclair Community College's Profesional Development for the Future of Education: Learn about their success in designing, developing, recruiting, and launching a professional development program for teachers grounded in Digital Transformation curriculum
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Dayton Digital Transformation Summit: Focused on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Transformation, and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), and the transformative potential of cross-sector collaboration in shaping our future.
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Click here to join us.
Zoom Dial-In (optional): (646) 876-9923
Zoom Mtg ID (Webinar & Dial In): 282 600 8289
Contact us to have the meeting added to your calendar
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You are invited to participate in the Innovating, Investing, and Leading Development of the Defense Industrial Base event, a dynamic gathering of state and national leaders, taking place on Wednesday, April 30 at Lorain County Community College’s Spitzer Conference Center in Elyria, Ohio.
We are proud to host this special event recognizing two high impact organizations: the Ohio Technical Skills Innovation Network, better known as Ohio TechNet, and NextFlex, America’s Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Innovation Institute.
These two organizations are both celebrating a decade of innovation supporting U.S. manufacturing, with a particular focus on meeting the talent needs of our nation’s defense industrial base.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Brynt Parmeter, Chief Talent Management Officer
U.S. Department of Defense
Hear from the U.S. Department of Defense’s top talent strategist as he shares insights on workforce innovation, talent development, and strategies for building a strong manufacturing and defense workforce.
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PANEL HIGHLIGHTS
State Perspectives: Education and Industry Working Together for Impact
For the past decade, Ohio TechNet has led groundbreaking efforts in higher education to address manufacturing and tech workforce needs through best-practice sharing, industry collaboration, and strategic investment management. This panel highlights Ohio TechNet members’ critical role in expanding earn-and-learn programs, forming partnerships to meet defense industry talent needs, and bridging education with workforce demands. Attendees will also learn about free resources, technical assistance, and Ohio’s vision for continued leadership in workforce innovation.
Panelists:
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Courtney Tenhover, Manager of Training Projects, Lorain County Community College & Ohio TechNet
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Jeff Miller, Senior Vice President, Sinclair College
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Jessica Borza, Managing Director of Workforce Services, The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association
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John Agostinelli, Robotics & Automation Instructor, Amherst Exempted Village Schools
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Moderated by Terri Sandu, Director, Ohio TechNet
National Perspectives: Industry Role in Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing Talent
Innovation and collaboration are key to competitiveness in today's rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape. Join thought leaders from Novagard, UES, and EWI as they discuss transformative industry-academia partnerships reshaping workforce strategies and driving technological breakthroughs. Educators and industry professionals will gain actionable insights into critical trends and strategic priorities for building a robust manufacturing talent pipeline.
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Mark Norfolk, Director of Government Business Development, EWI
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Sarah Nash, Owner and CEO, Novagard
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Lucas Beagle, Senior Director, Biological and Nanoscale Technologies Department, Blue Halo
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Moderated by Lauren Friedman, Senior Program Manager, Workforce Development, NextFlex
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Missed the Meeting? Access the Recording and Slide Deck Here!
Catch up on last month's meeting by watching the recording and exploring the slides as we connected with the Midwest Microelectronics Consortium (MMEC), a leader in advancing microelectronics and creating quality jobs while building a skilled workforce.
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