ESC NEO Business Advisory Council Celebrates Manufacturing Day 2023 Members of the ESC of Northeast Ohio’s Business Advisory Council visited Swagelok Global Headquarters in Solon, Ohio, on October 6—National Manufacturing Day 2023. Swagelok is a manufacturer of fluid systems products, assemblies, and services for the oil, gas, chemical, semiconductor industries with approximately 5,000 employees worldwide. District administrators, business operations, principals, and career leaders learned about the company’s 75 year history, its business values, and career opportunities. The company actively recruits veterans, college interns and graduates, high school graduates, and collaborates with K-12 districts and educators to prepare students for future careers in manufacturing. During a tour of the manufacturing floor, BAC participants learned about the entry level, technical, and highly-skilled employment opportunities. Advanced manufacturing includes additive manufacturing, robotics, and state-ofthe art laboratory facilities. Swagelok staff shared that in 75 years of operation, there has not been a worker layoff. The private company provides outstanding benefits and seeks to build relationships with its employees. The BAC network will meet at Cleveland Clinic on December 1, 2023.
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Bill Swan, Swagelok Program Specialist for Talent Acquisition and Community Engagement, speaks with ESC BAC members on Manufacturing Day 2023.
