Sponsored By:
Industry Champions
BESTOhio
Industry-Sector Partnership
The BESTOhio (Business & Education Success Team) of south central Ohio is a new voice for our region’s manufacturers. This industry-led sector partnership is building a better workforce through the common ground synergy of industry, education, economic development, human services organizations, and community-based organization leadership.
BESTOhio is endorsed by The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association and covers Scioto, Ross, Pike, Adams, Jackson, Vinton, Lawrence, and Highland counties.
Together, we identify issues, challenges, and opportunities common to the individual employers for the collective good of all current and future industrial and service organizations. As part of these efforts, we will better align business programs, upskilling and entry level training, innovative curriculum design, available providers, funding options, and other resources that best serve both employers and employees.
BESTOhio Opportunities
JobsOhio Relocation Incentive
The JobsOhio Relocation Incentive supports manufacturers by helping attract skilled workers to the region. This program provides financial incentives to individuals and families moving into Ohio to take positions in manufacturing. By reducing the barriers of relocation, employers gain access to a larger pool of qualified talent, strengthening the regional workforce and fueling long-term economic growth.
OMA Earn & Learn
OMA Earn & Learn Program
The Earn & Learn program, led by the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) in partnership with Accenture, is an employer-driven model designed to bridge the skills gap across Ohio’s manufacturing industry. Participants gain paid, on-the-job training while earning valuable credentials that align directly with employer needs. BEST Ohio supports this program by connecting local manufacturers with the resources and guidance needed to engage in this statewide workforce initiative.
Leadership & Management Trainings
Through a partnership with Shawnee State University’s Kricker Innovation Hub, BEST Ohio offers specialized training programs designed to strengthen leadership across the manufacturing workforce. The 15-hour Leadership Foundations course equips supervisors with practical communication and team-building skills, while the 24-hour Project Management course develops decision-making and organizational tools. These courses give employers the opportunity to upskill their workforce, support employee retention, and prepare the next generation of leaders. If you would like more information, please fill out our Interest Form here.
Our mission
We are a manufacturer-led industry sector partnership focused on working together to build, expand, attract, and retain skilled workforce capacity to provide economic stability in our region. We do this through training and development, collaborative employer engagement, career awareness, and creative strategies to build a future pipeline of diverse workers.
What is BESTOhio?
BESTOhio is endorsed by the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association,
and we cover Scioto, Ross, Pike, Adams, Jackson, Highland, Vinton, and Lawrence counties in south-central Ohio.
What is a Sector Partnership?
Together we identify issues, challenges, and opportunities common to the individual employers for the collective good of all current and future industrial and service organizations. As part of these efforts, we work to better align business programs, upskilling and entry-level training, innovative curriculum design, available providers, funding options, and other resources that best serve both employers and employees.
A sector partnership is a collaboration between businesses and education/training providers. Led by manufacturers, BESTOhio supports ensuring that our local residents can participate in the workforce pipeline while meeting the needs of job creators and the local economy.
To help grow Ohio’s manufacturing talent, the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association coordinates and supports the state of Ohio’s network of industry sector partnerships (ISPs). By fostering collaboration and resource-sharing among manufacturers, these local ISPs are transforming how Ohio attracts and develops manufacturing workers.
Disclaimers:
This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the grantee and
does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor.
The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership.
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This website was prepared by Ohio Manufacturers Association using Federal funds
under award #ED22HDQ3070085 from the Economic Development Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views
of the Economic Development Administration or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
For more information about BESTOhio, contact us:
BESTOhio@shawnee.edu
Sponsored by
Industry Champions
