Why manufacturing needs a purpose revolution - not just a digital one
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Rising Tides: Empowering Ohio’s Manufacturers for the Future
Collaboration is at the heart of Rising Tides. By working with key regional partners, we provide manufactuers with the resources, expertise, and connections needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving industrial landcape.
Ohio Employers Encouraged to Share Input in New In-Demand Jobs Survey
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) invites employers across the state to participate in the latest In-Demand Jobs Survey, now open to all registered Ohio businesses.
The survey takes just a few minutes to complete, and it plays a vital role in ensuring that our communities have the skilled workforces employers need. The results are used to allocate federal training funds. They’re also used to help develop Ohio’s Top Jobs List, which both job seekers and employers can use to make more informed decisions.
The Top Jobs List identifies the state’s most in-demand and critical professions. For individuals, it can help them choose career paths that meet their needs and that are expected to have plenty of future opportunities. For educators, employers, and community leaders, the list can help them better align training programs with real-world job market demands.
ODJFS partners with the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation and the InnovateOhio Platform to develop and administer the survey. It’s a key tool for guiding workforce reforms to better align education and training to business needs.
ODJFS encourages all Ohio employers of all sizes to take the survey to make their voices heard. For more information or to take the survey, visit https://topjobs.ohio.gov/survey#/.
What Will Manufacturing Look Like in 2065
In honor of our 40th anniversary, we are looking ahead to the future of manufacturing.Talking with industry leaders, we asked what manufacturing will look like 40 years from now, in 2065. Smart factories, empowered workers, and cutting-edge technology dominated the responses.
Check out the video compilation of these conversations, and in just three minutes, experience a world where manufacturing is faster, more inclusive, and more essential than ever—and discover how the choices we make today will shape the industry of tomorrow. What do you think manufacturing will look like in 2065? Leave your thoughts in this LinkedIn post.
State Offering Reimbursement to Technological Companies Through Internship Program
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – As part of its ongoing effort to support technological companies and create a pipeline of diverse and dynamic talent, the Ohio Department of Development today announced the opening of a new round of company applications through a state-sponsored internship program.
Tech-based companies, or businesses with a technological need, can be reimbursed through the College Technology Internship Program with up to two-thirds of each intern’s salary.
“We’re committed to providing Ohio’s most innovative companies with the resources they need to expand and thrive,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Department of Development and chair of the Third Frontier Commission. “The College Technology Internship Program allows companies to recruit local talent while helping shape the next generation of innovators and launch meaningful careers right here in Ohio.”
The Ohio Third Frontier, an economic development initiative within the Department of Development, will reimburse companies for two-thirds of an intern’s wages—up to $7,500. The company can hire as many as 10 interns per round, and the minimum wage for interns is $15 per hour but can exceed that amount. The program is accepting company applications through Aug. 29.
Through 16 rounds of the program, 1,376 interns have been hired.
Previous interns have had a wide range of skills and experience—from design and engineering, to mathematics, to software development. They’ve also helped companies with everything from developing social media platforms, to implementing new software and enhancing cybersecurity.
Internships for this round can occur between Nov. 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026, and the student application period will run from Sept. 2-26.
Interested students and companies can join the mailing list to be notified.
For more information and to apply, visit TechIntern.Development.Ohio.Gov.
The Ohio Department of Development empowers communities to succeed by investing in Ohio’s people, places, and businesses. Learn more about our work at
https://development.ohio.gov/
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