Category: News

LMMC Newsletter – April 2026

LMMC April Newsletter — Manufacturers and Educators Unite to Close the Workforce Gap. Also read about Flowline’s Economic Development Award and the latest student focus group at Shenango High School.

LMMC Newsletter – March 2026

LMMC March Newsletter — Coalition Takes Workforce Story to State Legislature and Welcomes New Education Member Also read about LMMC’s first student focus group at Farrell High School and the upcoming Semi-Annual Membership & Community Meeting on April 22.

LMMC Newsletter – February 2026

LMMC February Newsletter — New Funding Supports Pre-Apprenticeships and Members Mark Milestones Also read about a new career-exploration option and students testing STEM skills at a regional competition.

LMMC Newsletter – January 2026

LMMC January Newsletter — Training Launches, Partnerships Grow and 2026 Takes Shape Also read about a new member, student-focused STEM events and important upcoming meetings.

LMMC Newsletter – December 2025

LMMC December Newsletter — A Year of Momentum and Regional Workforce Progress Plus, meet two new members expanding training access and strengthening local manufacturing career pathways.

Two Teens Didn’t Wait: How Manufacturing Day Became a Job Opportunity in 24 Hours

A Manufacturing Day presentation at Riverside Beaver High School helped two cousins see futures they had not considered before. The visit was part of a broader Manufacturing Week effort coordinated by Lawrence County School-to-Work in collaboration with Lawrence Mercer Manufacturers Coalition, which brought manufacturers into classrooms across the region to help students connect what they […]

LMMC Newsletter – November 2025

LMMC November Newsletter — New Member Profile and Scholarship Opportunities Also read about student interest sparked during a Manufacturing Day visit and the initiatives guiding LMMC’s youth engagement strategy. https://lawrencemercermfg.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/11/LMMC-Newsletter-1125.pdf

LMMC Newsletter – October 2025

LMMC October Newsletter — National Insights, New Training Opportunities and Semi-Annual Meeting Recap Also read about a new member joining LMMC and the partnerships announced for the 2026 “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing” contest.

Neighbors Working Together to Grow the Region’s Manufacturing Workforce

A growing coalition is redefining the future of workforce collaboration close to home. More than 60 manufacturers, educators, workforce partners and community leaders gathered October 7 at Mercer County Career Center for the Lawrence Mercer Manufacturers Coalition’s (LMMC) Semi-Annual Membership and Community Meeting. The event provided updates on LMMC’s workforce development initiatives and invited attendees […]