West Central Ohio Manufacturing Partnership
Teacher Manufacturing Bootcamp 2025
First Day of Camp at WSU-Lake

The campers broke up into two groups for the first 3 days of camp touring Cooper Farms, Pratt Industries, Machine Concepts, Nidec, Pax Industries, Crown Equipment, Airstream, Plastipak, Rheinmetal, and Midmark. The fourth day of the camp had the groups combine to tour Wash Penn Plastics and the Honda Engine Plant.
The manufacturing hosts offered a detailed description of the job opportunities available in their business and key educational needs of potential employees. Discussion focused on communication skills, reading proficiency, basic math understanding, and a disciplined approach to work. The teachers got a better understanding of the variety of manufacturing careers in the region including technical, business, human resources career opportunities. They also learned about how the various companies support education and career growth.