“This grant will allow students to earn certificates or an industry recognized credential in an in-demand field that will enable students to contribute to the Ohio workforce at an accelerated rate,” said Tiffany Hunter, Ph.D., Provost and vice president of academic affairs.
Hunter said students can receive the funds more than once, which allow them to earn more than one certificate or credential. Funds from the grant are available immediately and students can receive up to $3,000.
“This grant will truly have a positive impact on our students, the community, and our Ohio workforce as a whole,” she said.
Short-term training programs will help fill vacancies or upskill current employees quickly. The program selected for the grant represent industries facing a need for skilled workers, including advanced manufacturing, healthcare, sales, information technology, transportation/logistics, addiction treatment, and food service.
“Training budgets are tight right now so being able to have some funding to assist those get the training they need is a big deal for our area,” said Gerritt Smith, director of Clark State Workforce and Business Solutions.
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