Grant

Secured $118,126 to acquire PLC trainers, software, and programming tools.

Aimed to increase lab capacity and student throughput in PLC/automation courses and credentials.

Designed to align with industry standards ( Allen-Bradley/Siemens) and regional employer demand.

Secured $213,600 to acquire PLC trainers, software, and programming tools.

Aimed to increase lab capacity and student throughput in PLC/automation courses and credentials.

Designed to align with industry standards ( Allen-Bradley/Siemens) and regional employer demand.

Secured $550,000 to scale enrollment/completion in manufacturing engineering technician pathways and expand earn-and-learn opportunities.

Aimed to meet regional workforce demand in advanced manufacturing by aligning associate-degree programs with employer needs and credit for prior learning.

Designed to strengthen collaboration among Ohio TechNet partners, regional employers, and colleges to create replicable models statewide.

Secured $400,000 to support the hiring of a new STEM Grant Coordinator.

Aimed to build capacity for innovative partnerships and STEM education, with a focus on addressing workforce demands in advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies.

Designed to strengthen collaboration between industry, academia, and community stakeholders.

Secured $999,648 to enhance pathways in engineering technology education from K-12 through community college to university with industry internships and employment along the way.

Supported existing collaborative experiential learning activities in mechatronics while developing new collaborative activities.

Partnered with the University of Toledo, Owens Community College, Toledo Public Schools, and Dana Incorporated.

Leveraged a strong history of collaboration in offering experiential learning opportunities, including a mandatory co-op program and the mechatronics certificate at the University of Toledo 

Secured $79,250 to acquire an industrial welding robot and training cell.

Aimed to expand hands-on robotics/automation training and increase capacity in welding & advanced manufacturing pathways.

Designed to align with industry standards and regional employer demand, strengthening pipelines to internships and jobs.

$50,000 provided with funding from General Motors (GM) to identify skills training needs as GM transitions to manufacturing EVs.

working closely with GM to meet the company's specific needs while also addressing broader industry trends and challenges. This partnership may involve conducting surveys and interviews with industry stakeholders, analyzing labor market data, and identifying best practices in EV training programs.

Partnering with lead institution Lorain County Community College on a U.S. Department of Defense grant to foster in-demand talent and advance STEM workforce innovations.

The primary goal of the consortium is to develop and implement innovative strategies to attract, train, and retain talent in key STEM disciplines relevant to the defense sector.

Through various initiatives, such as curriculum development, apprenticeship programs, internships, and industry partnerships, the consortium aims to provide students with hands-on experience and real-world skills that are directly applicable to the defense industry.

By engaging with employers and aligning training programs with industry needs, the consortium strives to create a pipeline of qualified candidates who are ready to meet the evolving demands of the defense sector.

Partnered with lead institution Ohio University on a $3,000,000 grant from the Intel Semiconductor Education and Research Program for Ohio.

Leveraged Ohio University's established reputation as a leading research university to provide the necessary infrastructure and resources to support the project's objectives.

Secured funding that emphasized the importance of collaboration between academia and industry in advancing semiconductor technology.

Collaborated as part of a $2.8 million grant awarded by Intel to a group of 23 community and technical colleges, led by Columbus State Community College, to build and sustain a technician pipeline in Ohio.

Contributed to adding semiconductor-specific courses and equipment to existing advanced manufacturing programs.

Partnered with institutions across Ohio, including Hocking College, Belmont College, Central Ohio Technical College, Cincinnati State Technical & Community College, Clark State Community College, Columbus State Community College, and many others, to enhance workforce development in semiconductor manufacturing.