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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. This virtual meeting will take place Thursday, September 24 at 1:00pm.
This research provides a comprehensive analysis of manufacturing workforce demand, critical skill needs, and demographic trends across Central Ohio. The findings are intended to help employers, education providers, workforce organizations, and economic development partners make informed decisions that strengthen the region's manufacturing talent pipeline.
What You'll Learn
- Current manufacturing employment trends across Central Ohio
- High-demand occupations and projected workforce needs
- In-demand technical and durable skills sought by manufacturers
- Demographic trends shaping the future manufacturing workforce
- Opportunities for employers, educators, and workforce partners to better align talent development with regional industry demand
Why Attend?
Effective workforce planning begins with quality data. This research provides valuable insights that can help manufacturers, education providers, workforce organizations, and economic development professionals make informed decisions about talent attraction, workforce development, and long-term strategic planning.
The findings will offer practical guidance for:
- Aligning education and training programs with employer demand
- Preparing individuals for high-quality manufacturing careers
- Strengthening employer engagement and workforce initiatives
- Supporting regional economic development and talent pipeline strategies
Featured Discussion
Joel Simon of the Burning Glass Institute will share key findings from the One Columbus-led research, discuss emerging workforce trends impacting Central Ohio manufacturers, and facilitate a conversation around how employers, education providers, workforce organizations, and economic development partners can work together to address current and future talent needs.
Who Should Attend?
- Manufacturing executives
- Human resource professionals
- Operations and plant managers
- Workforce development professionals
- Education and training providers
- Economic development organizations
- Community and regional workforce partners
Join us for this timely discussion to gain valuable labor market insights, better understand the evolving manufacturing workforce landscape, and explore collaborative strategies to strengthen Central Ohio's manufacturing talent pipeline.
