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Ohio TechNet Spotlight: Summer Workshop Opportunity!

Looking to get hands-on with advanced manufacturing? Join the Melt Electrowriting (MEW) Workshop at The Ohio State University, June 15–18, 2026!

Participants will assemble their own open-source MEW platform and explore cutting-edge techniques—supporting industry partnerships, workforce development, and STEM engagement.

Learn more & register: https://hammer.osu.edu/events/2026/06/melt-electrowriting-workshop

Melt Electrowriting Workshop Learn the principles, operation, and possibilities of melt electrowriting (ME

✨ Exciting professional development for educators! ✨

Join Spark Place at Greene County Public Library for a FREE hands-on makerspace workshop and explore creative ways to bring makerspace learning into your classroom.

Don’t miss this chance to get inspired, try new ideas, and connect with other educators in the area!

Lorain County manufacturing leaders – this one’s for you!

Forge Forward is a chance to step away from the shop floor, gain fresh insights, and connect with local peers.

Ohio TechNet is proud to support programs like this that help manufacturers grow, strengthen teams, and build a stronger workforce in Ohio.

👉 Check it out and share with someone who could benefit: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ApdbSXRmm/

Have you or your team participated in Forge Forward before? Drop a comment and let us know!

Join us for our upcoming event, Forge Forward: A Series for Leaders in Manufacturing, on Thursday, April 30th. This session is designed specifically for the leadership shaping the future of our industry. Whether you are navigating day-to-day production hurdles or defining long-term strategy, this is your space to connect, learn, and grow.

The Details:

Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026

Time: 4:00 PM

Location: Lorain Brewing Company(The Shipyards) 500 Shipyard Way, Lorain, OH 44052

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and drive our local economy forward.

Secure your spot on Eventbrite today: https://tinyurl.com/forge-forward

Connect with ONE, Thrive with ALL!

Team NEO Lorain County JVS Lorain County Chamber of Commerce Ohio SBDC at Lorain County Community College Ohiomeansjobs Lorain County Lorain County Manufacturing Sector Partnership Lorain County Community Development Educational Service Center of Lorain County Lorain County Community College Manufacturing Works

Exciting opportunity for students interested in semiconductors!

The Kent State University Semiconductor Summer Institutes offer two great pathways to explore and build skills in this growing field:

🔹 Semiconductor Fundamentals – for high school juniors/seniors and early undergraduate students
🔹 Semiconductor Fabrication – for advanced undergraduates and graduate students looking for hands-on technical experience

Ohio TechNet is proud to support programs like this that connect students, educators, and industry—helping build a stronger semiconductor workforce in Ohio.

Learn more and share with students in your network: https://www.kent.edu/semiconductor-education/summer-institutes

Let’s help students take their first (or next!) step into the world of semiconductors.

Summer Institutes | Pathways to a Semiconductor Career Initiative | Kent State University Kent State University offers two immersive six-week Summer Institutes through the Pathways to a Semiconductor Career initiative. Designed for students at different stages of their academic journey, the institutes provide hands-on experience with semiconductor technologies, manufacturing systems, and...

Ohio’s aerospace and defense industry is creating incredible opportunities across the state—and connecting talent to these roles is key to sustaining that growth.

We’re excited to see initiatives like this from Find Your Ohio, helping employers connect with skilled professionals who are ready to build their careers right here in Ohio.

At Ohio TechNet, we’re focused on strengthening talent pipelines that align education, training, and industry needs. Efforts like the Ohio TechNet Defense Industrial Base STEM Consortium—supported by DoW STEM—are helping develop the workforce needed to support Ohio’s defense manufacturing base now and into the future.

Read more in our Executive Summary: https://lnkd.in/eFfFAeA4

Mark your calendar🗓️ ! Our Annual Career Fair is happening on April 15, 2026

Connect with 100+ employers from a wide range of industries, explore new career paths, and grow your network! Students, alumni, and community members are all invited.

✔️ When: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 12 PM – 3 PM
✔️Location: Building 12, The Great Hall
✔️Who should attend: Students, alumni, and community members

Don't miss your chance to take the next step in your career journey! See you there!

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Youngstown State University engineering students mentoring future innovators!

Local elementary and middle school students explored circuits using Circuit Scribe kits—and had a blast learning from real engineering role models.

Love seeing STEM outreach in action, building pathways to high-demand careers in technology and engineering.

STEM Borra

Shawnee State University is giving students an inside look at the future of advanced manufacturing! Join Plastics and Advanced Manufacturing Day on December 5th to tour labs, meet industry professionals, and get hands-on experience turning ideas into products.

Register here: shawnee.edu/plastics-day

Plastics and Advanced Manufacturing Day ⚛️

Dec. 5 | 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Flohr Lecture Hall, Clark Memorial Library

Get hands-on:
» Visit SSU’s labs + tech spaces
» Connect with industry pros
» Learn how to turn ideas into real products

Register: shawnee.edu/plastics-day

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Ohio TechNet! 🦃
Wishing you a day filled with gratitude, joy, and time spent with those who matter most.

Thankful for this team, in every season 🍂

We enjoyed a fall evening together at Red Wagon Brewing Company, with our families joining in on the fall fun. Moments like these remind us how thankful we are for the people who support our work and each other every day.

Wishing everyone a warm and restful Thanksgiving season!

Big news from Sinclair! The Integrated Technology Education Center (ITEC) is launching—a $30M hub for IT, Cybersecurity, and AI. Exciting to see initiatives like this supporting hands-on tech learning and high-demand careers, key focus areas for Ohio TechNet.

Read more: https://bit.ly/43KvmBD

BIG THINGS HAPPENING! ‼️ We’re transforming Building 8 into the Integrated Technology Education Center (ITEC). This will be a $30 million regional hub for IT, Cybersecurity, and AI education!

Opening Spring 2027, ITEC will support more than 7,500 students each year with modern labs, hands-on learning, and tech training for high-demand careers.

This is a major step in our mission to Unlock Opportunity for every student. Read more here: https://bit.ly/43KvmBD