The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $400,000 Project Grant under its Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) and its partners Tuskegee University, Youngstown State University, Madison Area Technical College, and Owens State Community College. The grant will fund the "EPIIC: Collaborations with High-Tech Industry Partners (CHIP)" project, which aims to create partnerships, develop capacity, and secure future funding to support ongoing efforts in emerging technology fields and regional innovation ecosystems. Key activities include enhancing the colleges' industry advisory structures, establishing a Center for the Future of Work to study workforce challenges, and embedding workforce partnerships to better connect the colleges to regional industry. This collaborative project seeks to improve the connection between higher education and the workforce, with a focus on innovation, productivity, and individual empowerment in emerging industries. The award period runs from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027.
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