The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $400,000 Project Grant under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to Owens State Community College. The grant will fund a collaborative research project called "EPIIC: Collaborations with High-Tech Industry Partners (CHIP)". Through this project, Owens State Community College, along with partners Cuyahoga Community College, Tuskegee University, Youngstown State University, Madison Area Technical College, and Owens State Community College, will create industry partnerships, develop capacity, and secure future funding to support emerging technology fields and regional innovation ecosystems. The project will establish a Center for the Future of Work to study workforce challenges and propose solutions for employers, focusing on areas such as skill gaps, changing demographics, and hybrid work models. The goal is to improve the connection between colleges and the workforce ecosystem by leveraging partnerships to drive innovation, productivity, and individual empowerment in emerging industries. The award runs from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027.
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