Success Stories
Stories of Success from Ohio TechNet and PartnersAcross Ohio, collaboration is making an impact. Explore how Ohio TechNet partners are driving real results — from innovative training programs to career success stories. These examples highlight the power of industry, education, and community working together to build Ohio’s future workforce.
Earn-and-Learn Programs
LCCC’s MEMS earn-and-learn program is fueling student success through real-world experience and mentorship. Jared Dumont, one of the program’s first graduates, now helps guide new talent like Lia Douglas—who leveraged scholarships, internships, and hands-on training to launch a promising career in microelectronics. Their journeys show how education and industry collaboration can transform lives.
FlexFactor: Sinclair Community College and FastLane
Sinclair Community College and FastLane MEP are reshaping how high school students explore careers in advanced manufacturing through FlexFactor—a hands-on program blending STEM, entrepreneurship, and industry exposure. With strong employer partnerships, student outcomes, and growing demand, FlexFactor is helping build Ohio’s future talent pipeline.
MEMS Programs: Lorain County Community College
Lia Douglas’s path to a dream career in engineering took an unexpected turn—but staying local at Lorain County Community College opened the door to hands-on learning, industry internships, and an Intel opportunity of a lifetime. Her story shows how the Microelectronic Manufacturing (MEMS) and Ohio’s STEM investments are transforming student outcomes.