Online Training Drives Competitiveness and Growth in a lower cost and time optimized way. – a Webinar – May 17th, 2023

Learn about Tooling U-SME, the  state-of-the art online training resource that manufacturers across northwest Ohio can leverage to develop their incumbent workforce –  from entry level staff who need foundational skills to seasoned staff who may need to brush up on new technologies.

Tooling U-SME offers over 600 manufacturing specific course that focus on safety, maintenance, additive and smart manufacturing, machining, leadership, welding, and much more.  Employees can take these one hour courses on their phones, laptops, or tablets. This flexible workforce training system offers best-in-class technology and can be tailored to your company’s specific needs in terms of class selection. Employees can even attain Industry recognized certifications, including the Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) and others.

The Ohio MEP will connect your company to Tooling U-SME, to help manufacturers in northwest Ohio build a capable and inspired workforce to get you where you want to go.

Host Greg Surtman, Workforce Development Manager, Tooling U-SME

Greg is responsible for leading the team that supports Tooling U-SME’s 900+ partner network, including the IMC. This partner network collaborates to provide learning solutions that addresses the skills gap in manufacturing by filling the talent pipeline and continuing to develop the incumbent workforce.

Greg has over 26 years of workforce development experience as a top performer at New Horizons CLC, Cuyahoga Community College, Contract Training Edge LLC, & Tooling U-SME. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Toledo, is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and a Certified DiSC Facilitator and serves on the Board of Directors at the Uniquely Abled Project/Academy. Greg is passionate about helping both individuals and manufacturers succeed by bringing stakeholders together to create local talent ecosystems.