Teacher Manufacturing Boot Camp 2.0

2022 Marion County Teacher  Manufacturing Boot Camp participants requested to continue their boot camp experience into 2023.  First-year participants from last year will be visiting six additional companies this year.  We are proud to be the only county in the State of Ohio to offer this amazing opportunity.

About this experience…

This summer, fifteen teachers and school counselors from districts in Marion and surrounding Counties will have the opportunity to participate in the “Teacher Manufacturing Boot Camp” being organized by America’s Workforce Development Capital, Marion Technical College, Ashland University, and The Ohio State University at Marion.

This program will show teachers what really goes on behind the scenes in the manufacturing industry. Participants will gain first-hand experience with the rewarding careers available in manufacturing companies in Marion County and the skills students need to obtain and retain these positions.

The schedule for the five-day Boot Camp experience includes:

• Day 1 (June 12) – Orientation: 8:30 a.m. – noon
  The Ohio State University at Marion, Maynard Hall Room 220
  1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tours of Marion Technical College and Ohio State Marion, TRCC/Ramtec
• Day 2 (June 13) – Interactive tours of two different manufacturing companies 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Day 3 (June 14) – Interactive tours of two different manufacturing companies 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Day 4 (June 15) – Interactive tours of two different manufacturing companies 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Day 5 (June 23) – Wrap-Up/Presentations: 8:00 a.m. –4:00 p.m.
  The Ohio State University at Marion, Maynard Hall Room 220 

Additional opportunity: As part of this program, educators will have the opportunity to attend a ½ day session on July 27 in the MTC Engineering labs to gain exposure to what Smart Manufacturing is all about, understand how it is used in industry, hear from students currently enrolled in the program and carry out hands-on activities related to this field.

Teachers and counselors who are selected for participation in the Boot Camp will receive the following benefits:

• 3 graduate credit hours from Ashland Funding provided by The Office of Workforce Transformation, Lt. Governor, Jon Husted. Participants must register and follow through with Ashland’s application process. (This is a $540.00 savings.)
• Material to use in the classroom based upon information learned throughout the All educators will create a project/unit to use with students.
• Instruction and guidance from top-level professionals at participating manufacturers, Ashland University, Marion Technical College, and America’s Workforce Development Capital.
• After attending a ½ day Smart Manufacturing session on July 27, a stipend will be provided to participants through a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant awarded to the Marion Technical College (MTC) Engineering Technologies program. This grant allows MTC to develop a new Smart Manufacturing Technology program.

All core content and special area elementary, middle, and high school teachers, school counselors, and career coaches interested in participation can fill out an online application at the following link (please open in Google): Application

The deadline to apply is April 1, 2023.

• Fifteen participants will be chosen for this year’s Boot Camp.
• Notification of acceptance into the program will occur by May 1, 2023.
• Cost of the program: $75.00 due May 15, 2023, checks are to be made out to Marion Technical College. This fee is non-refundable.
• This can be mailed to: Marion Technical College, Attn: Tami Galloway, 107 N. Main Street, Marion Ohio 43302

What participating educators from 2022 had to say about the Boot Camp Experience from Marion County?

• “Teacher Boot Camp was a rewarding experience, giving me insight into various businesses. As I toured each plant, I saw many ways to help students understand employer work requirements, work ethics, need for safety, cleanliness, precision, and teamwork. Every single manufacturer made me proud to live in this community. Learning about some hidden gems in the local manufacturing arena was a real treat.” (Pam Holman, River Valley Schools) 
• “I felt the Teacher Boot Camp was beneficial for current teachers to listen to employers discuss the current strengths and weaknesses of new hires. This should help schools and teachers communicate and develop the needed work skills in the K-12 classroom.”  (Scott Murphy, Marion City Schools)
• “I was inspired by the Teacher Boot Camp. I was able to hear loud and clear what the employers wanted me to impress on the students to prepare them to work in manufacturing in Marion.”(Dave Sieg, Ridgedale Schools) 
• “Touring local manufacturing across Marion and seeing what they produce and how many employment opportunities there are was eye-opening.” (Scott Emerick, Upper Sandusky Schools)

Contact Information:

Tami Galloway,
Program Manager America’s Workforce Development Capital
gallowayt@mtc.edu
740-386-4236

This boot camp is in partnership with America’s Workforce Development Capital, Marion Technical College, Ashland University, and The Ohio State University at Marion.