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Become an Ambassador

MAGNET needs Manufacturing Ambassadors for our Dream!t Do!it program to carry the exciting message about the future of manufacturing in Northeast Ohio to young people and other manufacturers.

Ambassador Program titleThe National Association of Manufacturers, through its Manufacturing Institute, has four goals for the DIDI program:

purple squareEnhance public perception of manufacturing.

purple squareConvince young people to prepare for careers in manufacturing.

purple squareEncourage manufacturers to take a leadership role in advancing career opportunities.

purple squareMotivate manufacturers to improve their own global competitiveness.

Manufacturing Ambassadors host plant tours for students, speak at schools, sponsor student internships and teacher externships.

For complete information, download the Manufacturing Ambassador Program brochure (PDF, 175k), or fill out our online information form.

You can also contact Karen Herpel (voice: 216/432-5390). Karen will be happy to explain how you can help get the industry's message out to young people and help MAGNET build a bright future for manufacturing in Northeast Ohio.


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Education & Training Resources

Resources: Education & TrainingWant to find a training program for your employees? Looking to find an organization that can design a custom program for your plant? Seeking access to the region's top graduates?

Whatever you're looking for, you can find it right here in Northeast Ohio. Browse our education and training resources.

The 22-page Resource Toolkit for Manufacturers (PDF, 96k) is designed for manufacturers who plan to visit a classroom or give a school tour of their facility . It includes links to online resources that might be helpful to reinforce your points or exemplify the kind of work or product unique to your company. Suggestions are provided for different grade levels and course subject matter. It is important to help the students see how what they are learning in school relates to the world of work. There is a companion Resource Toolkit for Educators that includes numerous resources and suggestions to prepare students for the presentation and for follow-up activities.


One-Stop Centers

One-Stop CentersWant to find workers whose skills match your needs? Would it be a big plus if your employees lived in or near your community?

Northeast Ohio is dotted with local "One-Stop Centers" that can partner with your company and regional schools to find qualified job seekers near your plant locations. Find your local One-Stop Center now.