Our Manufacturing Industry Sector Partnership focuses on promoting manufacturing, growing a skilled workforce, and addressing shared industry challenges in Lorain, Erie, and Huron counties.

How We Work Together

The ISP was established by a coalition of companies in Lorain County to address challenges and opportunities within the manufacturing sector. As an employer-driven partnership, the ISP is committed to:

• Increasing Manufacturing Career Pathway Awareness: Promoting understanding and interest in manufacturing careers among students, educators, and the broader community to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Developing Industry-Specific Workforce Readiness Curricula: Creating customized training programs and curriculum that align with the specific skills and competencies needed by local manufacturers.
• Supporting Up-skilling and Re-skilling Initiatives: Providing opportunities for current workers to enhance their skills or transition to new roles within the manufacturing sector, ensuring an adaptable and resilient workforce.
• Advocacy: Advocating for and implementing educational programs that allow students to gain practical work experience while earning credentials or degrees, such as apprenticeships and internships.

By collaborating closely, our members pinpoint common issues such as workforce shortages, skills gaps, and the need for updated training programs. Through facilitated discussions and focused working groups, we develop targeted solutions that are responsive to the evolving needs of manufacturers, ensuring that all voices are heard and that strategies align with the broader goals of the community.

Supporting Manufacturers

The ISP serves as a collective voice for manufacturers in Lorain County, advocating for policies and initiatives that support the growth and sustainability of the sector. By engaging with policymakers, educational institutions, and community organizations, we communicate the needs and priorities of our members, influencing decisions that impact the local manufacturing landscape. This helps create a favorable environment for manufacturers, promoting economic development and ensuring that industry concerns are represented at all levels.

The ISP partners collaborate and align on various initiatives to strengthen the manufacturing sector, including:

Collaboration: Fostering collaboration between local manufacturers to share best practices and innovative solutions.

Peer-to-Peer Learning: Facilitating peer-to-peer learning communities to share expertise and accelerate skill development.

Leadership Development: Offering leadership development trainings to empower local manufacturing leaders.

Networking Events: Organizing quarterly networking events to facilitate connections and knowledge exchange.

Innovation: Promoting industry 4.0 technologies and strategies to drive innovation and operational efficiency.

Advancing Awareness

Raising public awareness about the dynamic career opportunities in manufacturing is a key component of ISP's mission. We work to change perceptions about the industry by showcasing modern manufacturing environments and the variety of rewarding career paths available.

Through community outreach, school visits, career fairs, and Manufacturing Day events, we engage with students, educators, and the general public to highlight the value of manufacturing careers and the critical role they play in the local economy.

By promoting the benefits and possibilities within the industry, the ISP helps attract new talent and support the growth of manufacturing in Lorain County.

Make an Impact: Join the ISP

By joining the Manufacturing Industry Sector Partnership, companies can:

• Collaborate with other manufacturers to address shared workforce needs.
• Develop innovative training programs.
• Access earn-and-learn programs that help offset technical training costs.
• Connect training programs with the necessary skills and credentials required by the industry.

If you are a manufacturing company or in a manufacturing-adjacent business in Lorain, Erie, or Huron counties, consider joining the ISP to collaborate, innovate, and grow a skilled workforce for the industry. Email Marilyn Mosinski, Manager, Industrial Engagement, or call 216.920.1956.

Strengthen Our Manufacturing Community!

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