The Tuscarawas County Workforce Engine
An infographic visualizing the interconnected system powering the future of manufacturing, driven by the Tuscarawas Valley Industry Sector Partnership (TVISP) and its collaborators.
Manufacturing Firms
Forming the backbone of the county's economy and the focus of workforce development efforts.
Core Ecosystem Sectors
Government, Education, Non-Profits, and Private Industry working in tandem.
Industry-Led Partnership
TVISP, established in Sept. 2023, aligns partners to meet manufacturer needs.
Mapping the Workforce Ecosystem
Tuscarawas County's workforce development is not a single entity but a network of collaborating partners. This map shows the primary categories of organizations and their foundational role in building a skilled talent pipeline for the manufacturing sector.
Tuscarawas Valley Industry Sector Partnership (TVISP)
Industry-Led Convener for Manufacturing
🏛️ Government & Public Agencies
Provide foundational structure, funding (WIOA), and one-stop services. Includes the STWDB, OhioMeansJobs, and TCJFS.
🎓 Educational Institutions
Build the talent pipeline from K-12 (PLTW) to career-tech (BCC) and higher education (KSU-Tusc).
🤝 Non-Profits & Community Orgs
Remove barriers to employment through targeted services. Includes Goodwill, HARCATUS, and United Way partners.
🏭 Private Sector & Industry
Drive demand, provide work-based learning, and invest in training. Includes major employers like Battle Motors and Schaeffler.
Key Training & Program Offerings
Skilled Trades Program Distribution
A comparison of institutions offering programs and credentials vital to the manufacturing sector. Buckeye Career Center serves as a major hub for both high school and adult learners, complemented by regional colleges.
Apprenticeship Pathways
Apprenticeships offer debt-free, learn-while-you-earn career pathways. Tuscarawas County benefits from both college-sponsored and robust union-led programs that directly feed the manufacturing and skilled trades workforce.
College-Sponsored Apprenticeships
Offered by Buckeye Career Center and Stark State College. Focus on Machining, Maintenance, CNC, and Tool & Die. Combines classroom instruction with on-the-job training at a local employer.
Union-Sponsored Apprenticeships
Offered by trade unions like IBEW (Electricians) and LIUNA (Laborers). Deeply integrated, multi-year programs with rigorous training, often serving the broader region including Tuscarawas County.
Removing Barriers, Building Futures
A critical component of the ecosystem is the network of non-profit and public agencies dedicated to helping individuals overcome obstacles to employment, ensuring a broader, more inclusive talent pool for manufacturers.
Job Coaching
Provided by Goodwill
Digital Skills
Provided by Goodwill
Gas Vouchers
Funded by United Way
Resume Help
Provided by OhioMeansJobs
Youth Services
Provided by HARCATUS
Comprehensive Directory of Workforce Partners
A detailed listing of the key organizations involved in the Tuscarawas County workforce development ecosystem, categorized for clarity. This serves as a resource for TVISP to identify and engage with relevant partners.
| Entity Name | Category | Location | Primary Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government & Public Agencies | |||
| Stark Tuscarawas WDB | Workforce Board | Canton (Serves Tusc) | Plans & oversees WIOA-funded programs. |
| OhioMeansJobs Center | One-Stop Center | New Philadelphia | Connects job seekers & employers. |
| Tuscarawas Co. DJFS | County Agency | New Philadelphia | Administers public assistance and work activity programs. |
| Educational Institutions | |||
| Buckeye Career Center | Career-Tech | New Philadelphia | Provides HS & Adult career-technical education in skilled trades. |
| Kent State at Tuscarawas | Higher Education | New Philadelphia | Offers degrees & professional development; partner in Adv. Mfg. Corridor. |
| East Central Ohio ESC | ESC | New Philadelphia | Leads Business Advisory Councils (BACs) for K-12 schools. |
| Non-Profit & Community Organizations | |||
| Goodwill Industries | Non-Profit | New Philadelphia | Provides pre-employment & job placement services for those with barriers. |
| HARCATUS Tri-County | Community Action | Dover | Offers Youth Employment Services and community support. |
| United Way of Tusc. Co. | Funder/Convener | New Philadelphia | Funds local agencies providing support services like transport vouchers. |
| Industry & Economic Development | |||
| Tuscarawas Valley ISP | Industry Partnership | Tuscarawas County | Industry-led group to align education and workforce needs. |
| Tuscarawas Co. EDC | Econ. Dev. | Tuscarawas County | Convener of TVISP; promotes business growth. |
| Tusc. Co. Chamber | Business Assoc. | New Philadelphia | Represents local businesses and links to workforce governance. |