Work Wonders

Last week, the most recent graduates of the Good Jobs Challenge Bootcamp from Monti, Inc. were honored at a lunchtime celebration.

The GJC initiative, which connects graduating high school students and adults to career pathways and opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing, is part of a collaboration between Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership, AMEND, Cincinnati Works, Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, The Ohio Manufacturers' Association, and U.S. Economic Development Administration.

This workforce development plan involves recruiting more than 70 high school seniors from the region, who will then receive career technical training, pre-screening, onboarding and an ongoing support and one-on-one job coaching so they can find and succeed in an advanced manufacturing career. The program also supports the upskilling of advanced manufacturing employees to grow their knowledge and skills that will strengthen the local advanced manufacturing workforce. All program graduates will receive an industry-recognized credential and guaranteed interviews with local manufacturers.

CYC and its network of public and technical school connections are responsible for class recruitment. This includes a classroom series with speakers representing advanced manufacturing companies, offering in-person tours of modern manufacturing facilities, and group presentations highlighting earning potential, career advancement opportunities and benefits available to employees in the field. Cincinnati Works will implement a job readiness and jumpstart curriculum to provide a strong base in the basic knowledge needed to be successful, as well as one-on-one coaching to develop plans and work to address barriers. Participants will begin onsite work with AMIP manufacturing employment partners upon completion of technical and job readiness training.

“Our regions’ manufacturers are investing in new technology, utilizing automation and robotics to serve their customers, and still their number one issue is the workforce and how to get the skilled talent they need.  The Good Jobs Challenge will provide our manufacturers the immediate opportunity to build our workforce pipeline with newly skilled employees,” said Amy Meyer, chair of the AMIP Board. “AMIP in conjunction with our Cincinnati Works and Cincinnati Youth Collaborative in partnership with the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association offers program participants a unique opportunity to learn new skills and explore career opportunities with local manufacturers to reach their full potential and secure good-paying jobs to achieve economic mobility and security.”