Manufacturing Works Blog

In-Demand Jobs Week Spotlight: Manufacturing in Lorain County

By Chris Brown - May 13, 2025

NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH — On May 9, 2025, 33 manufacturing students from Amherst Steele, Firelands
Lorain County Joint Vocational School, and Midview High Schools joined the Lorain County 
Manufacturing Sector Partnership (LCMSP) and OhioMeansJobs Lorain County for an exclusive plant 
tour of Beckett Thermal Solutions, a leading manufacturer of high-performance thermal products. 

Held in conjunction with the State of Ohio’s In-Demand Jobs Week, the event exposed 9th–12th grade 
students to the cutting-edge world of advanced manufacturing through a guided tour of Beckett 
Thermal Solution’s North Ridgeville facility. Students experienced real-world applications of robotics, 
automation, Solidworks, and press systems used in modern production processes, gaining firsthand 
exposure to the technology and teamwork that drive today’s manufacturing sector. 

The tour reinforced the goals of In-Demand Jobs Week by connecting students directly with careers that 
are critical to Ohio’s economy. As they explored the facility, students learned about high-demand roles 
in manufacturing—from engineering and robotics to skilled trades—gaining a clearer understanding of 
the pathways available to them through local training programs and career-technical education. “We’re 
thrilled to help connect students to the exciting opportunities in advanced manufacturing,” said 
Christopher Brown, Director of the Lorain County Manufacturing Sector Partnership. “Experiences like 
this help students see how their education translates directly into meaningful, high-demand careers 
with strong earning potential.” 

The event offered valuable insights not only into technical processes but also into the diverse career 
pathways available in Lorain County’s industrial sector. Beckett Thermal Solutions staff and engineers 
hosted a Q&A session, sharing their career journeys and encouraging students to explore local training 
and employment options. 

LCMSP and OhioMeansJobs Lorain County extend their thanks to Beckett Thermal Solutions for opening 
their doors and investing in the next generation of manufacturing talent. 

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About the Lorain County Manufacturing Sector Partnership (LCMSP):
The Lorain County Manufacturing Sector partnership, powered by Manufacturing Works, is a 
collaborative initiative driven by local manufacturers and community partners to strengthen the talent 
pipeline, promote manufacturing careers, and support workforce development in Lorain, Erie, and 
Huron Counties. By aligning education, training, and employer needs, LCMSP works to build a more 
competitive regional manufacturing sector. 

About In-Demand Jobs Week in Ohio:
In-Demand Jobs Week is a statewide celebration of the jobs, industries, and skills that are in high 
demand in Ohio. Held annually in May, the initiative connects students, job seekers, and workforce 
partners with local employers to highlight career opportunities and support pathways to employment in 
growing sectors such as healthcare, technology, and advanced manufacturing.

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