This $613,759 federal Project Grant, awarded on August 1, 2024 by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program, will support Stark State College of Technology's Electric Vehicle Technician Training for Northeast Ohio (EV-NEO) program. The project aims to enhance Stark State's Automotive Technology curriculum to prepare students for careers servicing and repairing electric vehicles (EVs). Key objectives include: (1) expanding EV-focused training within the Automotive Technology program, (2) collaborating with industry partners to improve regional EV workforce strategies, and (3) implementing student support services and career awareness initiatives to increase enrollment, retention, and completion in EV technician programs. The program seeks to increase the pipeline of qualified EV technicians, with a focus on recruiting women, minorities, and low-income students into these in-demand occupations. The EV-NEO program can serve as a model for other institutions seeking to adapt their programs to meet the growing need for skilled EV technicians in the region.
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