See notice of award, attachment 1 - terms and conditions, attachment d statement of work, abstract

This $11,499,850 federal Project Grant award was provided by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (CFDA 17.261 - Workforce Data Quality Initiative) to Lorain County Community College District. The grant aims to enhance state-level workforce data infrastructure and analytical capabilities to improve education and training program effectiveness, employment outcomes, and career pathway performance.

The award supports the development and improvement of longitudinal administrative databases that integrate workforce and education data. This will enable policymakers, job seekers, and workforce development professionals to make more informed decisions about education and employment strategies. The grant also funds sub-awards to Owens State Community College, Terra Community College, North Central State College, and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) to expand their capacity for workforce training, data-driven decision making, and career pathway programs. These sub-awards focus on enhancing educational access, developing industry partnerships, and supporting student success initiatives across the state of Ohio.