Tuscarawas County
Centrally located between Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Columbus, Tuscarawas County is a rural region home to leading technology and advanced manufacturing operations, including hydraulic design and fabrication, rubber extrusion, machine shops, and thriving healthcare and agricultural industries. Engineering, automotive, and advanced manufacturing flourish in the county thanks to a highly educated workforce of 500,000-plus within a 45-mile radius. Local leaders have made significant investments in workforce development programs to meet the demands of advanced manufacturing companies and companies serving the electric vehicle market to attract and retain these companies effectively.
Tuscarawas County offers convenient access to four airports, major highways, and one of the country’s most advanced telecommunications and data networks. Its thriving tourism industry offers ample recreation opportunities, including theaters, parks, golf, historic landmarks, museums, ziplining, kayaking, and a gateway to Amish Country.
Equipped to meet your needs
93,263 PEOPLE
Living in Tuscarawas County
34,213 workers
in the robust workforce of Tuscarawas County
500,000+ WORKERS
Within a 45-mile radius
125 MANUFACTURERS
Industrial segments include EVs and hydraulics
1,100 FARMS
Thriving agriculture industry
90-MINUTE DRIVE
From Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Columbus
Recent Economic Development Achievements
Schaeffler Automotive Group
Vienna Beef
Altor Solutions Relocation
ARC-funded Broadband Expansion
OMA-Certified Industry Sector Partnership
ARC-funded Recovery to Work Planning Project
Notable Higher Ed. / Vocational Training Institutions
Tuscarawas County Sites & Buildings
Education Program Spotlights
Buckeye Career Center (BCC)
offers high school and adult education programs to produce skilled talent for advanced manufacturing: Precision Machining, Welding, CAD Design, Computer and Network Systems, Electrical Systems, Project Lead the Way (engineering/robotics), and HVAC-R.
Kent State University at Tuscarawas (KSU-Tusc)
provides two- and four-year degrees. It also serves as a community college. KSU-Tusc has strategically added and offered specialized credit and non-credit programs useful to the bottom line of manufacturers: Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, Green & Alternative Energy, Electronics Engineering Technology, and Information Technology.
The Advanced Manufacturing Corridor
a diverse group of multi-county partners, address the training needs of Advanced Manufacturing through Buckeye Career Center and KSU-Tusc. This initiative is designed to find and raise funding for equipment like robotic trainers, CNC trainers, electrical/mechanical (mechatronics) trainers, automated welding simulators, and other industrial maintenance training simulators. The four-tier program enhances curriculums and facilities at both Kent State University at Tuscarawas and the Buckeye Career Center.
The Tuscarawas Valley Industry Sector Partnership (TVISP)
endorsed by the Ohio Manufacturer’s Association (OMA), is a group of manufacturing companies that have come together to identify common workforce needs and collaborate with local education about curriculum, internships, and apprenticeships. The initiative aims to produce highly skilled employees in areas like maintenance and engineering. It also aims to market the industry locally to improve enrollment in manufacturing-related programs.
