Advanced Manufacturing Consortium

05/28/2026

Congratulations to these Holgate Local Schools students who recently completed Wildfire Leadership training! These students are part of our pre-apprenticeship program on the mechanical principles pathway. Pre-apprenticeships are designed to help students gain career skills while they are still in high school.

Special thanks to Custom Training Solutions for facilitating this training, Joe Silva for leading it, Northwest State Community College for serving as our host site.

05/26/2026

If you are a business leader in northwest Ohio, please consider taking five minutes to answer this business outlook survey. Your feedback can help shape the future of the region.

Business leaders: In just 5 minutes, you can make a real impact on the future of our regional economy and continue to build !!

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has officially opened the 2026 Business Outlook and Trends Survey (BOTS) in collaboration with PCED and the counties of Defiance, Williams, Fulton, and Henry.

Why your voice matters:

• Help guide economic decisions — Your feedback provides valuable insight to the Federal Reserve, local leaders, policymakers, and support organizations working to strengthen businesses across our region.

• Get ahead of economic trends — Survey responses help identify regional business patterns and economic changes before they’re reflected in national reports, giving business owners a clearer picture of what’s ahead.

• Support local economic analysis — If our area reaches at least 50 completed surveys, PCED will receive a customized economic report highlighting trends and challenges specific to our local business community.

The survey is quick, confidential, and takes about five minutes to complete. Responses are open through June 10.

Take the survey here: https://clefed.org/4cSj6To

05/21/2026

Why should your manufacturing company consider an AMC membership? We're working to tackle the tough issues, and your investment will directly support those efforts.

✔️Skills gap
✔️Talent pipeline
✔️ Employee retention
✔️ Work-based learning needs

Become a member | Parents | Educators | Students | Job Seekers | Employers |Partners & Member Companies Join the Advanced Manufacturing Consortium The members of AMC serve as industry champions. They are committed to the success of their manufacturing partners, and can often be found rallying buy-in...

05/18/2026

Manufacturing Member Spotlight: Thank you to Custom Agri Systems for being an AMC member and helping to shape the future workforce in northwest Ohio!

05/14/2026

Congratulations to these Pettisville Schools juniors and seniors who recently completed Wildfire Leadership training! These students are part of our pre-apprenticeship program, which is designed to help students gain skills & prepare for manufacturing careers while they are still in high school.

Special thanks to Custom Training Solutions for facilitating this training and to Northwest State Community College for serving as our host site.

05/12/2026

Do you know a college student seeking an internship or co-op in manufacturing? We can help provide a career kickstart through our Co-op Connection Program!

+One streamlined application to reach multiple employers at once
+Our system matches each profile with the right opportunity, and employers reach out when there's a strong fit
+One step for real-world opportunities, hands-on learning & experience

Apply online today!

05/05/2026

is more than an in-demand job, it's a fantastic career! With opportunities for advancement, on-site job training, tuition reimbursement and competitive salary & benefits, a career in manufacturing is worth your consideration.

04/30/2026

Pre-apprenticeship programs are an important way to help prepare students for manufacturing careers while they are still in high school. These students are learning meaningful skills and industry-recognized credentials that will help translate to career opportunities for them after graduation. Thank you to all of the partners that make this program possible!

04/28/2026

Apprenticeships are a great way to build a pipeline of talent for employers and provide career-building training for employees. Simply put, !

04/27/2026

Local educators, this is a fantastic way to earn credits while learning about in-demand careers and local training options. Check it out!

📣 Williams County Educators—don’t miss this!
Earn FREE 3 college credit hours through Ashland University while connecting with local businesses and gaining real-world experience to bring back to your classroom.
✔️ 100% FREE ($540 value)
✔️ Complete in under 2 weeks
✔️ Local tours + hands-on learning
✔️ Limited spots available
This is meaningful professional development that truly impacts students.
👉 Apply today—your future classroom will thank you!

https://www.williamscountyed.org/event-details/williams-county-educator-bootcamp?utm_source=Williams+County+Economic+Development&utm_campaign=4c0a58e9e4-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_04_17_02_29&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_67a775d288-4c0a58e9e4-&mc_cid=4c0a58e9e4&mc_eid=UNIQID