| | 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. | | Monthly Meeting Agenda - July 15th | | Ohio TechNet invites you to join us Tuesday, July 15th, 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 this month's meeting: | -
Spotlight on the Ohio Manufacturers Association (OMA) Workforce Development Initiatives: Lauren Massie, Director of Workforce Services at the Ohio Manufacturers Association (OMA), will introduce herself and share insights into her new role. She’ll highlight OMA’s strategic priorities with a focus on K–12 outreach and awareness, as well as the development of stackable postsecondary career pathways designed to strengthen Ohio’s manufacturing talent pipeline.
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- OTN Open Discussion
- Share your institution's best practices, current needs, and/or ideas for collaboration
- Please share any content to be included in OTN's newsletters and/or your interest in presenting at an upcoming OTN Meeting
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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
| | Heads-Up: No Ohio TechNet Meeting in August | | Ohio TechNet will not hold its monthly meeting in August to give partners dedicated time to focus on the start of the semester. We wish everyone a smooth and successful kickoff, and look forward to reconnecting in September! | | | In the meantime, if any questions or needs arise,
please feel free to reach out — we’re here to support you. | | Congratulations to OTN Member, Julie Huckaba! | | |
Manufacturing USA awarded Julie with the Modern Maker award for her leadership in FlexFactor! See Manufacturing USA's post below.
| | Webinar: Advanced Manufacturing in Ohio | | |
THE FUTURE IS NOW: ADVANCED MANUFACTURING IN OHIO
This session is designed for educators, counselors, and community influencers who are guiding young people in their career exploration. The webinar will explore:
- The current and future state of the workforce and economy
- The rise of advanced manufacturing in Central Ohio
- Career pathways and in-demand skills
- A live Q&A session with industry experts
| | K-12 STEM Curriculum Innovation Workshop | | Dive into a variety of STEM curricula and resources from multiple providers. Explore topics like 3D printing, aviation, AI, and data, and find resources to enrich the classroom.
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Date: July 31, 2025
Time: 8:30am-4:00pm
Location: National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE), Springfield, OH
| Spend the afternoon with curriculum providers to tailor the teaching tols to fit the classroom needs. | | OTN in Action at Ohio ACTE! | | |
We’re proud to share that Peter Jensen, Program Developer with Ohio TechNet (OTN), Jessica Short, Chief of Operations with DO STEM and Brett Doudican, Curriculum Supervisor at Greene County Career Center—an OTN Advisory Council member and recent meeting speaker—will be co-presenting at the upcoming Ohio ACTE Conference, held July 21–23, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio!
Their session, “Work Smarter, Not Harder: Connecting with the Network of Networks to Accelerate Innovation” will highlight how cross-sector collaboration is driving workforce innovation and accelerating impact across Ohio.
Join us in cheering on Peter and Brett as they represent our network and continue to elevate career-technical education statewide!
| | Register Today for America Makes MMX 2025 | | |
America Makes Members Meeting & Exchange (MMX) is their annual member-centric event bringing together the AM community for two days of high-level conversations, presentations, and panels.
Please consider attending on August 5th and 6th, 2025 in Youngstown, OH. An Ohio TechNet team member will be in attendance.
Register Here!
| | | Stay Connected with Ohio TechNet! | | |
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Missed the Meeting? Access the Recording and Slide Deck Here!
Our recent OTN meeting featured exciting updates from across the network:
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Microgrids Microcredential: Nancy Pratt of Cleveland State University provided an overview of CSU’s Microgrid Workshop, highlighting how this initiative supports energy innovation, resilience, and workforce readiness.
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Ohio TechNet Updates: The Ohio TechNet leadership team shared recent updates on several impactful programs and grants, including: FlexFactor, Intel SERP Project, ITAC Internship and Roadmapping Process, K-12 Statewide Alignment, OACC Community of Practice, Smart Manufacturing Asset Map, and the Technical Calculus Statewide Initiative. These efforts underscore the team’s ongoing commitment to aligning education and industry across Ohio’s tech and workforce ecosystem.
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