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Business Journals
09-05-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Real-world solutions for manufacturers navigating talent shortages and training barriers
Ask any manufacturer in Southwest Ohio about their biggest challenge today and you'll likely get the same answer: people. The skilled labor shortage is no longer a looming threat, it's a daily reality. And while many businesses are scrambling to plug holes with short-term fixes, the truth is that sustainable workforce development requires a long-term, strategic approach rooted in real-world solutions. At TechSolve, we work with hundreds of manufacturers each year, ranging from small shops to global suppliers and one thing is clear: The companies seeing real results are those investing in talent development as part of their core growth strategy. Why short-term fixes fall short Temporary staffing, sign-on bonuses and crash-course training might fill gaps in the short term, but they rarely build a workforce that's ready for the future. Technology is advancing, supply chains are tightening and customer expectations are rising. Manufacturers need employees who are not just present, but prepared and engaged. To close the skills gap, companies must commit to continuous training and development, upskilling existing employees and building stronger connections with local talent pipelines. A continuous learning culture isn't a quick fix, it's a mindset shift. Local resources are available Southwest Ohio is home to some of the most impactful workforce resources in the country. Yet many manufacturers aren't taking full advantage. Here are three tools we consistently recommend: Ohio TechCred This statewide program reimburses businesses for training employees in tech-focused skills, from CNC programming to cybersecurity and far beyond. Employers choose the credential and training provider, submit a simple online application and get reimbursed once the training is complete. TechCred reduces the financial barrier to upskilling and makes continuous learning more accessible. Career-technical education (CTE) partners When manufacturers and educators collaborate, great things happen. Butler Tech, among others in our region, are leading the way in aligning training with real industry needs, offering programs that prepare students for in-demand careers in manufacturing and logistics. These programs are more than talent pipelines — they're long-term partnerships. TechSolve's workforce services As a designated Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center, TechSolve helps companies connect the dots between workforce needs and solutions. We work with manufacturers to map out training plans, identify available funding and navigate the often-complex landscape of workforce programs. Whether you're applying for TechCred, partnering with a school or building an internal training model, we're here to guide the process. TechSolve offers in-person and online training programs. Collaboration is the competitive edge Solving the workforce equation isn't just about internal changes, it's about building bridges. Manufacturers who partner with educators, government programs and workforce organizations are creating stronger, more sustainable pipelines. And they're seeing the results in productivity, retention and competitiveness. At TechSolve, we're committed to helping manufacturers build and retain the talent they need to thrive, not just today, but five and 10 years from now. That means sharing best practices, making the most of public resources and helping leadership teams integrate workforce strategy into their overall business plan. The workforce challenge isn't going away, but it can be solved. With the right resources, partnerships, and commitment to long-term success, manufacturers can turn workforce development from a roadblock into a growth driver. We understand the frustration of dealing with skills gaps and turnover – it's costly and disruptive. With the right training and leadership development, your culture can become a driver of growth. To learn how TechSolve can support your workforce strategy, visit our website. Dan Catalano is the president and CEO of TechSolve, a Cincinnati-based organization dedicated to helping manufacturers solve operational challenges through continuous improvement, advanced technology adoption, and workforce development.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Storm damage reported across Greater Cincinnati after severe weather. What we know
Strong storms packing heavy rain, lightning, thunder and high winds downed trees across the Greater Cincinnati area, causing damage, power outages and downed trees, according to county dispatchers and the National Weather Service in Wilmington. The area saw tornado warnings and severe thunderstorms, but no fatalities have been reported. Here's what we know. Sunday's severe storms, which brought damaging winds and heavy rains to the region, also triggered several tornado warnings and watches from the National Weather Service in Wilmington. All severe thunderstorm warnings have expired locally. Tornado watches will also expire as the severe threat ends locally. Due to recent severe weather across the area, the weather service will review damage reports to determine the need for surveys on Monday. No definitive plans have been made at this time. A final assessment, including the results of any surveys, is expected to be completed and transmitted via a Public Information Statement this week. Yes. Butler, Clinton County, Franklin, Hamilton and Warren counties in Ohio and Ripley County in Indiana all had reports of damage. The Linda Mobile Home sits in St. Clair Township, about four miles north of Hamilton in Butler County. Dispatchers said Sunday night that there was a report of a "possible roof being torn off" a trailer on Ellen Circle in the park. The National Service had reports that some trailers at the park on Hamilton Trenton Road were ripped off their foundation. In Franklin, near Middlertown, a steeple toppled on its side atop Grace Baptist Church. Campers and RVs flipped or blown over at Camp Cedar on Kings Island Drive in Mason. There also is fencing damage and outdoor furniture and equipment thrown. Multiple trees with large branches broken off, single damage to home in Mason area. Damage to homes in Corwin. Trailers overturned in South Lebanon area. Several trees down in Caesar Creek State Park and power poles and trees are down in Harveysburg. Pole down on Ohio 132 and Kunker. Roads blocked due to downed power lines in Roachester. A tree landed in King Avenue before it turns into Grandin Road in Kings Mills. The New Miami Local School District is closed Monday due the storm and storm damage, according to its website: 'There will be no transportation to Butler Tech, parochial schools, or outside educational placements. With school closing due to severe weather and storm damage, all athletic practices and games scheduled for Monday have been canceled. If games are rescheduled, we will communicate that out as soon as possible.' The Butler County Engineer's Office reports a traffic advisory on Wayne Madison Road at and near Molson Coors, where eight utility poles are down after last night's storms. Motorists can expect delays from lane restrictions until further notice. Choose a different route if possible and check the engineer's website, Facebook, and X @bceonews for possible date and status changes concerning this advisory. Around 2,000 Duke Energy customers in the Greater Cincinnati area remain without power Monday morning in the wake of severe storms that barrelled through the region Sunday night. That number dropped to about 1,600 by mid-morning. According to Duke Energy's outage map, most of those are in Warren County with 575 customers without power. Butler County still had 345, Clermont County had 239, and Hamilton County had 336. Duke said repairs and damage assessment are underway. Estimated times of restoration were unknown. At 11 p.m., Sunday, about 8,000 households across the Cincinnati area had lost power. Areas majorly affected included Cincinnati's West Side, Blue Ash, Mason, Morrow, Monroe and Lebanon. Per a hazardous weather outlook, a few strong to severe storms will be possible Wednesday into Wednesday night. Several additional rounds of showers and storms are expected through Saturday. The repeated rounds of storms and heavy rain may lead to flooding and rises on area waterways. Share your photos of storm damage using this link and we'll featuere some of them in a gallery at >>>><<<< Enquirer media partner Fox 19 contributed to this report. This story will be updated. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Southwest Ohio surveys storm damage following Sunday weather
