The Ohio Technical Skills Innovation Network, or Ohio TechNet (OTN), is a statewide consortium of 46 community colleges, universities, and technical centers that accelerate innovation to meet manufacturing and tech workforce needs. OTN’s strategic areas of focus include expanding innovative earn and learn opportunities, engaging industry partners, supporting faculty and educator development, reaching new audiences, and strengthening K-12 talent pathways.  

We’re always looking to highlight podcasts, success stories, new team members, upcoming events, and requests for collaboration or support related to workforce development, manufacturing, and connected industries. If it’s helping move pathways, partnerships, or learners forward, we’d love to feature it in an upcoming Ohio TechNet newsletter. Submit items via email to: ohiotechnet@lorainccc.edu

Ohio TechNet invites you to join us on Tuesday, May 19, at 8:30 AM

Featured Speakers: Lorain County Joint Vocational School (LCJVS)

• Mario Codispoti, Director, Communication, Department of Communications, Marketing, and Career Services (Workforce)
• Mathias Hauck, Workforce Development Strategist

Lorain County JVS will share its success as a work-ready Lorain County. As the largest high school in Lorain County, Lorain County JVS stands as a critical pillar in the region and one of the most powerful talent engines. With more than 400 graduates, 200 are placed in full-time positions across Northeast Ohio with an annual economic input of more than $3 million before graduation. 

The team will share highlights from its most recent successful Signing Day 2026 (featured in the image above), bringing together more than 400 business, public, and civic leaders to celebrate the powerful partnership between LCJVS, talent, and employers. 

Important Update: Ohio TechNet Monthly Meetings are now hosted on Microsoft Teams. An updated invitation has been sent for all meetings. Contact us to have the meeting series added to your calendar. 

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Member Management Update Request

Ohio TechNet is updating its member and contact records. Over the coming months, each designated primary contact will receive a list of the current contacts we have on file for your institution. We kindly ask that you review this information and reply with any updates or corrections to ensure our records remain accurate.

Consortium Page Review

We ask each institution to review the information displayed on its profile within the OTN Consortium Page. To access your listing, please visit Our Consortium. Scroll to the bottom of the page, locate your institution’s logo, and click to view your current details. If updates are needed, please email Ohio TechNet. We will be working over the next few months to refresh all listings.

Thank you for helping us keep our information current!

The Ohio Manufacturers' Association (OMA) recently released its latest OMA-Endorsed ISP Network and map.

Industry Sector Partnerships (ISPs) are a workforce strategy that brings employers together to lead collaborative solutions within their regional labor markets. Manufacturers work alongside education, workforce, and community partners to address shared talent needs. The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) supports ISPs that follow key principles, including employer-led leadership, a focus on regional and sector-wide workforce priorities, collaboration through a neutral convener, and alignment with Ohio’s Manufacturing Workforce Blueprint. Each partnership also designates a representative to contribute to statewide workforce leadership efforts. OMA groups ISPs by primary regions based on county coverage, aligned with JobsOhio regions, while recognizing that many partnerships operate across multiple areas. The OMA-Endorsed ISP Network includes an updated map of the endorsed ISPs. 

You are invited to register for one or all of the five remaining sessions to explore strategies, insights, and best practices that support impactful, hands-on learning opportunities. Join us to connect with peers, gain valuable knowledge, and enhance your approach to experiential education. The Ohio Association of Community Colleges and Ohio TechNet host the webinar series.

Who Should Attend? Faculty, staff, administrators, and partners interested in enhancing experiential learning opportunities and aligning education with workforce needs.

Upcoming Webinars:



• Designing Earn and Learn Programs - May 28, 2026
• Building Industry Partnerships - July 22, 2026
• Innovative Approaches: Micro-Internships and Project-Based Learning - September 30, 2026
• Leveraging Simulations and Virtual Labs - November 18, 2026
• Recap & Launch of the Updated Experiential Learning Replication Guide - December 9, 2026

Catch up on the first webinar, "Foundations of Experiential Learning" - slides and recording are available on Ohio TechNet's website, found here.

ChipPath, powered by NNME, can be a resource for OTN's academic partners to expand awareness and access to career pathways in the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing industries. By integrating this interactive resource, institutions can better engage students with real-world opportunities, in-demand skills, and clear education-to-career connections. ChipPath is a valuable resource to strengthen the talent pipeline and help students prepare for high-growth, high-tech careers across the region.

Stay engaged with upcoming events supporting advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity readiness, and innovative instruction across our network!

June 2026:

🔹 2026 Dayton Digital Transformation Summit | June 8–10, 2026

This summit, hosted at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, brings together more than 500 leaders, researchers, and innovators from industry, government, and academia to explore advancements in engineering, manufacturing, defense, AI, cyber-physical systems, and next-generation technologies, including Advanced Air Mobility and Unmanned Aerial Systems.

🔹Melt Electrowriting: MEW Workshop | June 15–18, 2026

This hands-on workshop allows participants to build their own open-source melt electrowriting (MEW) platform while learning the principles and possibilities of this emerging technology. Registration is open through March 31, 2026 (extensions available). Fees range from $2,550–$5,450 and include materials, housing, and meals.

July 2026:

🔹 Summer Workshop Opportunity for Educators – Advanced Metalworking

An in-depth professional development experience for educators looking to expand advanced manufacturing knowledge and skills.

Ohio's Manufacturing Talent Partnership

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