Next Round Open for Industry Sector Partnership Grants
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The fifth round of the Industry Sector Partnership Grant program is now open.
The program funds partnerships that help prepare Ohioans for the workforce while meeting the needs of job creators and local economies.
A new application period opened Tuesday with $5 million available for new and existing industry sector partnerships, as funded through the current state operating budget. ISPs can be located in any region of the state, as long as the focus is on an in-demand sector such as manufacturing or technology.
“Industry sector partnerships bring together educators and businesses, helping address the local workforce needs across Ohio,” said Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation. “These partnerships give everyone a seat at the table and require collaboration between the public and private sectors. We continue to see success in these investments, helping prepare more students and job seekers for in-demand careers across the state.”
Industry sector partnerships are designed to develop workforce strategies specific to a given region of the state or industry sector to drive collaboration between local businesses, education and training providers and community stakeholders. ISPs create and implement workforce strategies that enhance economic growth.
“Through the Industry Sector Partnership program, we’re building a dynamic, sustainable workforce,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development. “This latest investment will further benefit job creators and help ensure that Ohioans have the skills they need to work in the in-demand jobs and industries that make our state a fertile ground for businesses looking to expand or relocate here.”
The fourth round of the program awarded 26 partnerships a total of $5 million. Since the start of the program, a total of $12.5 million has been awarded to 41 unique partnerships. These partnerships have supported industries including manufacturing, information technology, health care, construction and more.
The application period for the fifth round will close at 3 p.m. Oct 31. For more information and to apply, click HERE.
Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.
