Technology Industry Sector Partnership
Serving Western Ohio
Our Collaborative Partnership!
SOCHE, Technology First, and the Midwest Microelectronics Consortium (MMEC) have partnered to build and maintain the Western Ohio Technology Industry Sector Partnership. Our collaboration will leverage strong partnerships among employers, educators, workforce development agencies, government partners, and community organizations so we can better understand the evolving skill demands of Ohio’s industries and prepare Ohioans for the high-demand Technology jobs of the future.
Workforce Supply and Employment Projections
- Providing employers with the proper tools for understanding the workforce supply in different industries in Ohio, as well as in-demand occupational information. Employers can also use these tools to identify the relative earnings, and most critically – obtain specific contact information for educational programs that can train their workforce. Higher Education providers can use the tools to identify similar programs to coordinate degree and certificate offerings as well as to understand the need for their students in different industries.
- Working together with our partners to understand our workforce supply chain as well as the demand coming from employers in order to best meet the needs of our thriving economy!
- Subset Workforce Data, see left. Investigate general Industry and occupational information using the Workforce Tool and In-Demand Jobs List, directly below.
Events
- Our partners organize workshops, training, and conferences that provide timely resources to employers, faculty, staff, and students. Our events are the result of ideation and collaboration among our partners.
Workforce Development
- We are focused on helping employers engage with their potential workforce and helping students find the right pathway based on their interest and aptitude.
- Whether you are a business looking for top talent, an educator wanting to shape Ohio’s future curriculum, or a student looking for information on in-demand pathways, our resources can help provide valuable insights to help guide you along the way.
- We are committed to working on behalf of all individuals in our community by providing everyone with collaborative and limitless workforce opportunities and resources.
- We make everyone our top priority! Check out our limitless resources below.
- Whether you’re looking for credential guidance or a particular industry recognized credential or program, we’ve got you covered. Check out the credential engine (under College/University Credentials), which maps the credential landscape with consistent information that enables individuals to find the best regional pathway to that credential or degree program. Also, check out the CTE credentials button for the list of school districts where students are earning those Career Tech industry recognized credentials in our area.
Hire Talent
Upskill your Workforce
Connect with Veterans
Find Degree/Credential Programs
Credential Guidance
Connect with Untapped Talent
Technology Advisory Group (TAG)
We are building an ecosystem through our partnerships. Our TAG comprises regional education institutions, government, social service, employer, and industry partners. The purpose of the TAG partnership is to work collectively to help develop the current and future Technology workforce, provide support and resource opportunities for all populations, increase Tech Prep and IMAP applications, disseminate K-12 IT curriculum, and increase Technology work-based learning that will strengthen Ohio’s economy. TAG meets quarterly to help advise, counsel, and amplify the Industry Sector Partnership’s strategy and message and works to holistically identify and resolve current and future Technology workforce issues from all angles.
OhioMeansJobs.com Employer Accessibility Resource Guide
OhioMeansJobs.com is a one-stop-shop Toolbox for employers to find top talent for their company. You can post jobs, search resumes, and find federal, state, and local employer services. Employers can also access featured resources like the Workforce Bridge Program, how to hire veterans, restored citizens and pathways, to access individuals with disabilities, sponsor an Apprentice Program, and more! Attract, hire, and retain your workforce through the OhioMeansJobs.com database and resources!
Setting up a free OhioMeansJobs.com personal account is the first step to unlocking these resources:
- Go to OhioMeansJobs – https://ohiomeansjobs.ohio.gov/
- Click on Log In/Sign Up – login with your Ohio ID
- You will then be group to an Employer page……go to the bottom of the page and click on first time user
- Fill in the information:
- FEIN Number:
- Tax ID:
- Create your own username and password
- Complete this registration and then you’ll be linked to your company account
High School Educator Resources
College Student Resources
High School Student Resources
Check out Ohio’s resources for curriculum overviews
Check out SOCHE’s resources for College Students including internships and professional development.
SOCHE offers many resources and internships for high school students!
