EMAC's Partnership Approach
We work with companies, industry leaders, and workforce development partners to strengthen how talent is prepared for electronics manufacturing careers. Through collaboration, partners help inform training priorities, align education with real-world needs, and contribute to workforce solutions that support regional growth and long-term industry stability.
Partnership opportunities are designed to be practical, flexible, and focused on measurable outcomes.
Our Partnership Tiers
Supporting Partner
Ideal Partner Profile
- Small to mid-size EMS providers or PCB fabricators
- Companies exploring future hiring needs
- Organizations new to workforce initiatives
Workforce Partner
Ideal Partner Profile
- EMS providers, OEMs, and PCB fabricators with ongoing hiring needs
- Employers offering internships or apprenticeships
- Staffing firms focused on electronics manufacturing roles
Strategic Partner
Ideal Partner Profile
- Large EMS providers and OEMs
- PCB fabricators with advanced technology roadmaps
- Equipment and materials suppliers
- Organizations with long-term workforce risk exposure
Enterprise Partner
Customizable for strategic opportunities
Built for organizations seeking a tailored partnership experience, this tier adapts to meet your unique business objectives and long-term strategy.
Supporting Partner
The purpose of the Supporting Partner tier is to provide an accessible entry point for companies that want to support electronics manufacturing workforce development and gain visibility, without a heavy engagement or staffing commitment.
Ideal partners include:
- Small to mid-size EMS providers or PCB fabricators
- Companies exploring future hiring needs
- Organizations new to workforce initiatives
Key Benefits Include:
- Company logo and profile listed in the Partner Directory
- Inclusion in regional search results
- “Recruiting Trial” - Ability to post up to 2 job or internship listings per year
- Recognition as an industry workforce supporter
- Access to high-level, aggregated workforce insights (non-confidential)
This tier is designed to be an “easy yes.” It aligns with typical entry-level association dues and establishes a relationship that can grow over time.
Annual Investment: $1,500
Workforce Partner
The purpose of the Workforce Partner tier is to enable employers who are actively hiring to engage more deeply with emerging and transitioning talent while improving recruiting efficiency.
Ideal Partner Profile
- EMS providers, OEMs, and PCB fabricators with ongoing hiring needs
- Employers offering internships or apprenticeships
- Staffing firms focused on electronics manufacturing roles
Key Benefits
Includes all Supporting Partner benefits, plus:
- Featured company profile with enhanced visibility
- Ability to post unlimited job and internship listings
- Access to searchable job-seeker profiles (basic filtering)
- Participation in career pathway content (company or role spotlights)
- Eligibility to participate in platform-led student and educator initiatives
This tier is positioned as a recruiting enablement investment, not a marketing expense. The cost is intentionally less than the effort required to fill a single hard-to-hire role. This tier connects employers to talent earlier and more efficiently.
Annual Investment: $5,000
Strategic Partner
This tier is meant to provide industry leaders with the ability to shape workforce readiness, influence skill development, and gain long-term talent pipeline visibility.
Ideal Partner Profile
- Large EMS providers and OEMs
- PCB fabricators with advanced technology roadmaps
- Equipment and materials suppliers
- Organizations with long-term workforce risk exposure
Key Benefits
Includes all Workforce Partner benefits, plus:
- Sponsorship of one major platform section or initiative
- Thought leadership opportunities (blogs, webinars, panels)
- Priority access to job-seeker profiles and employer tools
- Participation in advisory councils or skills framework discussions
- Recognition as a Strategic Workforce Partner across the platform
Strategic Partners are investing in workforce infrastructure, not advertising. This tier provides year-round visibility, influence, and early access to talent pipelines.
Annual Investment: $15,000
Enterprise Partner
The Enterprise Partner tier is meant to be customizable for strategic opportunities.
Ideal Partner Profile
- Built for organizations seeking a tailored partnership experience
Key Benefit
- This tier adapts to meet your unique business objectives and long-term strategy
Annual Investment: $25,000 to $50,000
Optional Add-Ons (All Tiers)
Benefit Summary
Feature / Benefit | Supporting Partner | Workforce Partner | Strategic Partner |
Annual Investment | $1,500 | $5,000 | $15,000 |
Primary Objective | Visibility & alignment | Hiring enablement | Workforce leadership & influence |
Target Partner Type | Small–mid EMS, PCB fabs, local suppliers | Active employers, internship hosts | Large EMS, OEMs, major suppliers |
Partner Directory Listing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Regional Search Visibility | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Job / Internship Postings | Up to 2 per year | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Featured Company Profile | — | ✔ | ✔ |
Access to Job-Seeker Profiles | — | Basic search | Priority access |
Participation in Career Pathway Content | — | ✔ | ✔ |
Student & Educator Engagement Opportunities | — | ✔ | ✔ |
Thought Leadership (Blogs, Webinars, Panels) | — | Limited | ✔ Priority |
Section or Initiative Sponsorship | — | Optional add-on | ✔ Included (1) |
Workforce Advisory / Skills Input | — | — | ✔ |
Annual Workforce Insights Briefing | — | — | ✔ |
Recognition Level | Supporter | Workforce Partner | Strategic Workforce Partner |
Founding Partner Program
Join our Founding Partner Program! This is a time-limited offer available only during the platform’s launch year.
The Founding Partner program is designed to provide early partners with visible leadership recognition at EMAC’s launch.
It strengthens organizational credibility as a committed leader in building sustainable workforce pipelines.
It contributes directly to shaping practical, industry-aligned tools and initiatives from the outset.
It signals a long-term commitment to workforce readiness, accountability, and sustainable industry impact.
Founding Partner Price - Launch Year Only
Tier | Standard Annual Rate | Founding Partner Rate |
Workforce Partner | $5,000 | $4,000 |
Strategic Partner | $15,000 | $12,000 |