MEP at Columbus State

?? The White House National Space Council invited Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Directors from around the country, including our very own?Senior Director, Jeff Spain, to participate in a?roundtable discussion on the space industry's current and future workforce needs! The roundtable included information about the space industry's education and career pathways and the Space Workforce Coalition. ?? The Administration also shared its space STEM priorities and national efforts to strengthen and grow the space workforce! The roundtable discussion was held at the White House in Washington, D.C. ? It was also an excellent opportunity to network and learn from MEP colleagues:?Rodney Reddic,?Jeff Spain,?Jennifer Sinsabaugh,?Ranae Stewart,?Christopher J. Scafario,?Beatriz Gutierrez,?Ingrid Tighe,?Peter Connolly, and?Michael Aller. ? ? Learn more about the Space Workforce Coalition:?https://lnkd.in/gxSUuQ2g

?? Ready to take on global markets? ?? Ohio’s Export Internship Program makes it easy! The Ohio Export Internship Program connects ambitious college students with small to medium-sized businesses looking to expand into the international marketplace. It's a win-win for everyone! The Ohio Department of Development has spent more than a decade helping businesses navigate international markets while providing students with invaluable hands-on experience. Plus, your business can be reimbursed for 50 percent of an intern's wages, giving you both the talent and financial support to help future growth! ?? Applications are now open for companies interested in participating in the program- click the link in the post below to get started!

Small Business Saturday is this week!? ? Small businesses, including manufacturers, are the backbone of our nation’s economy. Small and medium-sized manufacturers represent nearly 99% of all manufacturers in the United States. They significantly impact the economy and contribute to job creation, employing close to 9% of the U.S. workforce.? ? We encourage everyone to support local small businesses on Nov. 30 and beyond.? ? #SupportSmallBiz #ShopSmall?U.S. Small Business Administration

We are so proud of Dustin, his team, and the great work they're doing to becoming certified! ??

Here is a Technology scholarship opportunity for those interested in manufacturing! Technicians and Technology students apply! This supports learning in Community and Technical colleges around Ohio including Columbus State Community College. Honda Manufacturing Excellence scholarship through SME. High School Seniors are eligible if applying to 2-year Technology program. Application window is November 1 through February 1st, 2025. Apply now!!!! #ColumbusState #Technology #Honda #Scholarship #Technician

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the?Madison County Chamber of Commerce?for generously providing the use of their conference room for our meeting. The space was perfect, and their hospitality truly made a difference in facilitating a productive and successful session. ? We’re grateful for their support and the role they play in fostering collaboration within our community. If you're ever looking for a great venue or an incredible network of professionals, we highly recommend connecting with them! https://lnkd.in/gP_2pku2 #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #MadisonCountyChamber

?? Training Shoutout! ?? Tigerpoly Manufacturing, Inc. sent 7 of their employees through our Plastics Training Workshop to learn about plastics, injection molding operation, and blow molding operation. The employees all successfully passed their tests and were awarded certificates of completion last Friday! Thanks to our wonderful engineer, Virginie Donoghue, for facilitating the training!! ?? Interested in upskilling your own employees? Drop a comment below or check out our website, mep.cscc.edu for more information.

MEP Senior Director?Jeff Spain?moderated a panel of experts, including?Brian Vogel Vogel, Director of Plant Operations at Pharmavite,?Moe Andrabi, Senior Business Partner at Owens Corning, and?Omar Cedillo CPIM Cedillo, Director of Supply Chain at Acoust-A-Fiber, Inc. during the?Supply Chain: Forge Your Future Career Panel?presented by the?CSCMP - Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals?Roundtables and hosted at The Ohio State University. The panel discussed the diverse opportunities in Supply Chain, particularly within manufacturing! Interested in learning more? Drop a comment below ? and check out our website, mep.cscc.edu for more info. #OhioManufacturers #OhioMEP #SupplyChain

Columbus State Community College is preparing students for Advanced Technology careers like Semiconductor, EV and Biotechnology. This article captures the important role community colleges play in developing talent for Intel and other companies in Central Ohio. https://lnkd.in/grRC227a

?? More Manufacturing Month events to share- Earlier this month, MEP Project Manager and Plastics Engineer, Virginie Donoghue, attended The Manufacturing Institute - MI?Workforce Summit?in Minneapolis, MN! The summit focused on “Solving the Talent Equation” by highlighting local and national talent solutions and amplifying innovative training strategies. ?? Scott Dietz, Virginie Donoghue and Matthew Fieldman #MFGWorkforce24