WEBINAR | Wednesday November 19th

Building the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce

Speakers

Michell Ward

Director of Development

Columbus State Community College

Laura Wittel

Senior Analyst

Columbus State Community College

Chandler Allen

Account Executive

Lightcast

Key Topics

  • Learn how Columbus State uses real-time labor market insights to align academic programs with regional employer demand and wage trends.

  • Discover how labor market data informs grant applications, industry collaborations, and targeted program offerings to meet local workforce needs.

  • See how expanding access to employment outcomes and alumni data supports smarter decisions in building and refining workforce pathways.

Through market aligned programs and close industry partnerships, Columbus State Community College has become a key part of Ohio’s advanced manufacturing talent strategy — equipping students for in-demand jobs that meet critical workforce needs and unlock pathways to prosperity.

In this webinar, Michell Ward (Director of Development, Office of Talent Strategies) and Laura Wittel (Senior Analyst, Office of Institutional Effectiveness) will share how they use Lightcast labor market data to design and expand high-value programs aligned with regional talent demand.

Whether you’re building new pathways or refining existing programs, this session shows how data can guide smarter, faster workforce development decisions.