Industry-Led Solutions for Developing Our Manufacturing Workforce
Manufacturing in Central Ohio is booming with opportunities and good jobs. However, local manufacturers face a shared challenge: a critical shortage of skilled labor. Through the Central Ohio Manufacturing Partnership (COMP), local companies and education partners are working together to build the talent pipeline that will drive our region’s economic growth.
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Thu
24
2026
September 24, 2026
1:00PM - 2:00PM EST
COMP Roundtable: Central Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Needs & Opportunities
Joel Simon, Burning Glass Institute
Virtual
Manufacturing remains one of Central Ohio's most vital industries, providing high-quality career opportunities across production, skilled trades, engineering, technology, and business operations. As workforce demands continue to evolve, employers, educators, and workforce professionals need access to timely labor market intelligence to better align talent development with industry needs. COMP invites you to join an upcoming virtual Manufacturing Roundtable featuring Joel Simon of the Burning Glass Institute, who will present findings from a regional manufacturing workforce research initiative led by One Columbus.
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15
2026
October 15, 2026
1:00PM - 2:00PM EST
COMP Roundtable: Data Center Infrastructure & Regional Growth
Virtual
Join COMP for a virtual roundtable exploring the infrastructure behind the continued growth of data centers and what this rapidly expanding sector means for Central Ohio. The session will feature Susan Slattery, PE, MBA, who leads a multi-discipline engineering and design team at TRC. Susan brings extensive experience in energy infrastructure, engineering, operations, construction, and project management, including the design of natural gas transmission and distribution systems and other major infrastructure projects.
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