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State Senator Bill Beagle
Changing the
Face of Manufacturing in Ohio
If someone asked you to name a career that was innovative and
challenging, in a precise and highly advanced field, what industry
comes to mind?
If you answered manufacturing, you’d be right.
October is the third annual “Ohio Manufacturing Month” and October 3 is
“National Manufacturing Day,” and here in the Miami Valley we take this
opportunity to celebrate those working in this growing industry.
The days of dark and dirty manufacturing jobs are a thing of the past.
In fact, many manufacturing jobs offer exciting career paths in the
fast growing STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields.
Today’s manufacturing industry provides real career opportunities for
young Ohioans as well as those seeking a new career. Although jobs in
these fields may require additional education and training beyond a
high school diploma, they may not necessarily need a four-year degree.
These jobs are high-paying, highly skilled jobs that encourage a strong
tradition of hard work and pride in Ohio, especially right here in the
Miami Valley.
Since the beginning of this year, over 2,600 new jobs have been created
in our community, many of them in manufacturing. While we continue to
see more jobs created in Ohio, manufacturers are struggling to find
qualified applicants to fill these positions. Many people often turn
away from these jobs due to a negative perception of the manufacturing
industry, and that’s why bringing awareness to this growing industry
and the opportunities it presents is more important than ever.
Our state must have a qualified workforce to continue on the path to
economic recovery, and we are looking to Ohio’s youth and young adults
to take an active role in our recovery by pursuing manufacturing as a
career. One great way to do this is by taking a firsthand look inside
these companies.
This Friday, October 3, many of our local manufacturing companies are
opening their doors to students and their families to take a tour and
learn more about careers in this exciting industry. I encourage
everyone to join as I visit some of these companies and learn more
about this critically important sector of Ohio’s economy.
To learn more about Ohio Manufacturing Month, visit
OhioManufacturingMonth.com, and for more information about all the
tours and open houses taking place locally, visit MfgDay.com. I hope to
see you there.
Senator Bill Beagle serves the people of Ohio’s 5th Senate District,
which includes Miami and Preble Counties as well as portions of
Montgomery and Darke Counties. He presides as the Chairman of the
Senate Committee on Workforce & Economic Development. Learn more at
www.OhioSenate.gov/Beagle. To download a high-resolution photo of
Senator Beagle, click here.
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