Veterans Training Series: Understanding Veteran Benefits and Resources

Veterans possess unique skills and experiences that can greatly benefit employers across various industries. Recognizing this potential, the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association is conducting is conducting a comprehensive training series led by the Ohio Department of Veterans Services aimed at equipping employers with the necessary knowledge to tap into this valuable talent pool.

The upcoming session, titled “Veterans Benefits and Resources,” scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2024, from 10 to 11 a.m., will delve into the various benefits and resources available to veterans. Led by experts from the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, this session aims to provide essential information and address any queries regarding the recruitment and retention of veterans in the workforce.

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Brushware’s Top 15 Article’s For 2023

As we countdown to the new year, Brushware takes a look back with our annual most read articles ranking. This year’s list addresses well-known industry topic as the top article touches on the labor issues that continue to be a challenge for all of manufacturing. Looking further down the rankings, acquisitions were active in 2023 and that activity captured the attention of readers. Additionally, there always seems to be an interest in new products, so it was not surprising to see articles on new product innovations in the top 15 as well. Please enjoy Brushware’s recap of the top industry news articles from 2023:

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Hidden Workers: Uncovering Untapped Talent

The Ohio Manufacturers Association is hosting a Hidden Workers: Uncovering Untapped Talent webinar on Thursday, April 21, 2022, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Are you struggling to find talent? Manufacturers may be surprised to learn that there are an estimated 27 million “hidden workers” in the U.S., according to a recent report by Harvard Business School and Accenture.

Hidden workers are those who are unemployed or underemployed and who are eager to get a job or increase their working hours but are consistently overlooked by employers. Hidden workers are diverse, but might include caregivers, people with disabilities, refugees, immigrants, veterans or those previously incarcerated. Participants will learn how to engage potential workers from untapped sources.

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