OPPORTUNITY
Opportunity doesn't always knock. Sometimes it arrives as recognition on a "Best Places to Work" list or a much-needed program that builds talent. This month, we're spotlighting the many ways opportunity is taking shape across our network.
We believe our role is connecting people to these opportunities: employers seeking talent, students exploring career pathways, and members looking for new ways to engage. Ready to see how opportunity knocks in manufacturing? Keep scrolling.
Electricians Wanted: Shining A Light On A Critical Need
When Charles from Presrite told us "every manufacturer in NEO, and in the country, is desperate for electricians," it struck a chord. The demand for skilled electrical maintenance talent is outpacing supply, creating a challenge felt across shop floors everywhere. Here's the opportunity: Manufacturing Works offers an Electrical Maintenance Apprenticeship that builds the pipeline of talent companies need. If you didn't know, now you know you can grow your own talent. Connect with us to get started!
Showcase Your Work To Youth 
This October, more than 2,500 students will experience the Lorain County Career Pathways Expo, a hands-on chance to ignite interest in manufacturing careers. The opportunity is mutual: inspire future talent while building relationships with tomorrow's workforce. Ready to participate? Learn more.
Opportunities To Celebrate, Prepare, And Expand
Best Places to Work - Two members of the Manufacturing Works community were recently named to Crain’s Cleveland Business “Best Places to Work” list. Redmond Waltz (manufacturing member) and TPI Efficiency (supporting partner) earned this recognition for creating workplaces where people can succeed and opportunity flourishes!
CMMC Compliance - For manufacturers with Department of Defense contracts, CMMC compliance can feel like a moving target. The good news? There are opportunities to learn and prepare through ongoing informational discussions designed to answer real questions and share practical approaches. Reach out to Howard to seize the opportunity.
Manufacturing Plant Available - Looking for space to grow? A 90,845-square-foot manufacturing, move-in ready facility in Central Ohio is now available. Previously operated as a food-grade processing plant, it boasts flexible layouts to support a range of production or distribution needs. View the property brochure.
Opportunity Takes Many Forms
For us, one of the most significant opportunities arrives each year at our Nuts & Bolts Bash. This signature event is our largest fundraiser and the driving force behind our mission. When you sponsor the Bash, you're investing in workforce development programs, leadership training, and manufacturing's future in our region. Every sponsorship dollar creates a ripple effect of opportunity for skilled talent, students discovering rewarding careers, and communities building economic strength. Will you join us in making a difference in 2026 and beyond? Become a sponsor!
Oct. 2, 2025 | 12:00-12:30PM
Ready to maximize your Manufacturing Works membership? Join our virtual welcome session to discover the full scope of benefits available to you. Connect with our executive director, program leads, and team to learn how membership can advance your business goals and open doors of opportunity. Email Tiffany to register, and share with colleagues who want to explore all that membership offers.
