About
Founded in 1985 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, MAGNET is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio and serves a 24-county region. As part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) and Ohio MEP, MAGNET helps small- and mid-sized manufacturers by providing hands-on support with business consulting, new product design, operations excellence, and workforce innovation, and by working with industry, education, and community leaders to create tomorrow’s manufacturers.
Over the past five years, MAGNET has engaged and worked with 340 manufacturers, helping them generate $739.5 million in increased or retained sales, $93.1 million in cost savings, make $372.7 million of investment in their operations, and create or retain 5,086 manufacturing jobs. Our work directly and indirectly creates more vibrant communities, increases economic inclusion, and builds a stronger middle class.”
Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network Inc. (MAGNET) expands pathways from high school to manufacturing jobs in the Cleveland area. To make the region more skills-friendly, they are engaging students through tours at their Manufacturing Innovation Center, building skills through a high school training program, and establishing connections with local employers. The program aims to help fill thousands of open manufacturing jobs in Cuyahoga County and develop a network of student ambassadors with the skills for these jobs.