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Strengthen Your Workforce.
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Join WestComp.
WestComp exists to help manufacturers across West Central Ohio hire better, retain talent longer, strengthen training pipelines, and elevate the region’s awareness of modern manufacturing careers. When you become a partner, you gain access to a collaborative network of industry leaders, educators, workforce organizations, and community champions all working toward the same mission: building a strong, skilled, future-ready workforce.
Membership gives you the tools, connections, and support needed to stay competitive in a rapidly changing labor market — and to help shape the future of manufacturing in our region.
Don’t miss out. Become a partner today and take your workforce strategy to the next level.
Who Can Join?
Our membership is open to:
Manufacturers in Allen, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Shelby, and Van Wert counties
Local training, education, workforce, community, and economic development partners
Businesses and organizations who believe in our mission and wish to support manufacturing as Associate Members
Key Benefits of Becoming a WestComp Partner
Access practical tools, shared recruiting initiatives, and proven strategies that help you attract qualified candidates and keep them long-term. As part of a united regional effort, you’ll lower recruitment costs and strengthen stability within your workforce.
Gain visibility into training grants, programs, and education partnerships that help your employees grow. Partners collaborate on onboarding, apprenticeships, curriculum alignment, skill development, and hands-on learning experiences.
WestComp leads regional initiatives — such as student Manufacturing Power Hours, educator job shadowing, STEM outreach, and public presentations — to help young people and families understand the opportunities manufacturing provides. Partners benefit directly from increased awareness and interest in manufacturing careers.
Join a community of manufacturers and workforce partners who openly share best practices, challenges, and solutions. Through regular meetings, shared projects, and cross-industry cooperation, you gain insights that accelerate your company’s growth and help strengthen manufacturing across the region.