Upcoming Events
August 2026
Thu
27
2026
August 27, 2026
1:00PM - 2:00PM EST
COMP Roundtable: Expanding Ohio's Manufacturing Workforce Through Second-Chance Talent
Ohio Penal Industries (OPI) & Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)
Virtual
COMP invites manufacturing employers, educators, and workforce partners to join an upcoming Manufacturing Roundtable featuring the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) and Ohio Penal Industries (OPI). As manufacturers continue to navigate workforce shortages, ODRC and OPI have developed innovative workforce initiatives that prepare incarcerated individuals with technical skills, workplace readiness, and hands-on manufacturing experience prior to reentry into Ohio's workforce. These programs provide employers with an opportunity to learn about an often-overlooked talent pipeline while supporting successful workforce reintegration.
September 2026
Thu
24
2026
September 24, 2026
1:00PM - 2:00PM EST
COMP Roundtable: Central Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Needs & Opportunities
Joel Simon, Burning Glass Institute
Virtual
Manufacturing remains one of Central Ohio's most vital industries, providing high-quality career opportunities across production, skilled trades, engineering, technology, and business operations. As workforce demands continue to evolve, employers, educators, and workforce professionals need access to timely labor market intelligence to better align talent development with industry needs. COMP invites you to join an upcoming virtual Manufacturing Roundtable featuring Joel Simon of the Burning Glass Institute, who will present findings from a regional manufacturing workforce research initiative led by One Columbus.
October 2026
Thu
22
2026
October 22, 2026
2:00PM - 4:00PM EST
COMP Member Meeting - Autumn 2026
COTC - 1209 University Drive, Newark, OH 43055
Please join us on Thursday, October 22 from 2:00-4:00 pm for the Autumn Central Ohio Manufacturing Partnership (COMP) member meeting. There will NOT be a virtual option for this meeting. This is a free event but you must register to attend.
