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Registration is currently open for our August 6th start date! Register today! https://thinkmfg.link/qyw

Today is Roger Sustar Day as proclaimed by Michael Zuren, Lake County Treasurer!

We are thrilled to announce that the Alliance for Working Together (AWT) Foundation has received $500,000 in capital funds as part of the state’s $4.2 billion biennial capital bill! This funding will support the AWT Northeast Ohio Transformation Training Center in Mentor, Ohio.

Learn more here: https://thinkmfg.link/mrs

This afternoon, Ohio Treasurer Sprague came to visit the AWT Transformation Training Center! We are grateful for his support and commitment to advancing manufacturing in our state!

Last week, Lake Erie College's Teacher Bootcamp stopped at the AWT Training Center! Teachers got to learn more about the manufacturing careers and opportunities available for their students, and even got some hands-on experiences with our manual machines!

AWT is growing! We are seeking a full-time Adult Program Coordinator.

Learn more here: https://thinkmfg.link/pk3

Congratulations to Mentor High School's NorT!

Mentor High Robotics Team finishes in top 7 at national competition Mentor High School’s NorT Robobots team started off slowly on the competition’s biggest stage, but rebounded with the tenacity and vengeance of their entrant to secure a top 7 finish in…

Crain's Cleveland Business, recently featured an article from Teresa Simons, AWT's Executive Director on the importance of attracting future generations to enter the manufacturing sector.

📰 Check it out here: https://thinkmfg.link/y83

We were so excited to partner with different Ashtabula County schools for their career exploration events. During these events, students immersed themselves in hands-on STEM activities, discovering the fascinating world of science, technology, engineering, and math. This initiative, spread across five schools, is all about sparking curiosity and showcasing the exciting world of manufacturing!

Ashtabula County A-Tech | Ashtabula County Board of Commissioners

🎉🎓 A milestone worth celebrating! 🎓🎉

We are thrilled to announce the graduation of our first cohort of apprentices from the AWT Foundation's Apprenticeship Program!

After four years of dedication, hard work, and hands-on learning, they have emerged as skilled Manufacturing Journeymen, ready to make their mark in the industry.

Let's give a round of applause to these journeyman for their commitment to excellence and their passion for manufacturing.

To our graduates: Your journey doesn't end here; it's just the beginning! Your skills, knowledge, and determination will continue to shape the future of manufacturing!

Congratulations, Class of Cohort 1!

Congratulations to AWT Partner, J & J Catering on their new event center!

Caterer, restaurant owner opens Woods on 84 Event Center in Painesville Township After decades of catering food, John Roberto is opening his own event center in Painesville Township. The owner of J&J Catering is preparing to welcome guests to the new Woods on 84 Event Cente…

Curious about camp this summer? Check out some of the super cool activities participants in our girls-only week of SMI: Mad Scientist will be doing 6/17-6/21!

Spots are filling fast so be sure to go to https://thinkmfg.com/smi/ to get your student enrolled now 🧪

The AWT team had a great time this afternoon meeting with the The Fine Arts Association! We loved talking more about the “A” in STEAM 🎨

What an incredible day at AWT WorkAdvance! We are so grateful to have had Dr. Michael Zuren, Lake County Treasurer join us to teach financial literacy. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the session truly impactful. He even brought his student treasurer of the day, David Schomisch with him!

Thank you for your partnership. Learn more about AWT WorkAdvance at AWTWorkAdvance.com

We're incredibly grateful to our amazing partner, Vector Technical Inc. for coming in to support our AWT WorkAdvance participants with resume and interview skills! Your expertise is helping to shape the future of manufacturing careers. 💼🔧✨

We are so grateful for our partners, like Auburn Career Center! Thanks for the tour today!

Come join us for Science is Cool Night at the Lake County Captains!

🔥 Gear up for the new virtual program, "EmpowerHer," presented by Alliance For Working Together (AWT) Foundation and Tooling U-SME! Registration is LIVE for this virtual program designed to engage and inspire young minds. 🔥

🗓️ Date: May 16
🕙 Time: 10-11:30 a.m.

During EmpowerHer, we'll be teaching future innovators how to:
✅ Foster confidence and resilience
✅ Promote inclusivity and diversity in engineering
✅ Discover engineering career paths, growth, and benefits
✅ Engage in opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and networking
✅ Understand engineering's importance and acquire vital career skills

📢 Teachers, parents, students, and community leaders, this is your chance to empower the next generation of engineers! Register now and share with your networks. On-demand access will be available post-event.

🔗 REGISTER NOW: https://brnw.ch/21wJ8Sy

Another great use of the AWT Transformation Training Center! Thanks for visiting, County Auditors' Association of Ohio! 🤗

2024 AWT RoboBots Competition This live video is about the 2023 RoboBots Competition. More information can be found on our website: awtrobobots.com**We do not own the music.**--- Learn mo...

FREE ADMISSION! Ohio's largest regional combat robotics competition! This is where local middle school and high school talent as they compete for the 2024 AWT RoboBots Champion title on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 from 8am-5pm at Lakeland Community College!

The Alliance for Working Together (AWT) Foundation has renewed our partnership with The Ohio Manufacturers' Association (OMA) Endorsed Industry Sector Partnership Network! This endorsement underscores our dedication to enhancing workforce development within Ohio’s manufacturing sector. Together, we are stronger, and by joining forces with the OMA and other ISPs, we are setting the stage for sustained growth and innovation across the state.

Read more here: https://thinkmfg.link/53i

Leadership Lake County, Inc. had a stop at AWT on their Business, Labor and Economy Day!