Husted?Announces Next Round of
Industry Sector Partnership Grant?
 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)?Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Director of the Governor?s Office of Workforce Transformation, today announced the fourth round of the Industry Sector Partnership (ISP) Grant opportunity. The program funds partnerships that help prepare Ohioans for the workforce while meeting the needs of job creators and local economies.
For this round, $5 million?is available for new and existing Industry Sector Partnerships, as funded through Ohio?s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 operating budget. This is double the amount of funding available last fiscal year for partnerships.
?Our existing Industry Sector Partnerships are effectively uniting educators and businesses, strengthening the workforce in communities throughout Ohio," said Lt. Governor Husted. "The recently approved state operating budget has enabled us to broaden the reach of these partnerships to additional communities within Ohio. This expansion will result in an expanded list of opportunities for Ohioans to concentrate on preparing for the growing number of high-paying jobs that lie ahead."
Industry Sector Partnerships are designed to develop workforce strategies specific to a given region of the state or industry sector to drive collaboration between local businesses, education and training providers, and community stakeholders. ISPs create and implement workforce strategies that enhance economic growth in all corners of the state.
?Industry Sector Partnerships put employers in the driver's seat, ensuring the system is truly demand-driven and resulting in better outcomes for individuals,? said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development. ?By continuing to advance adaptable workforce solutions, we?re further positioning Ohio as a leader in productivity and a great place to grow your business.?
Earlier this year, the third round of the Industry Sector Partnership Grant program awarded 13 partnerships for a total of $2.45 million. Since the start of the program, a total of $7.5 million has been awarded to 27 unique partnerships. These partnerships have supported industries including manufacturing, information technology, healthcare, construction, and more.?
The application period for the fourth round begins today, September 1, 2023, and closes September 29, 2023, at 3:00 PM.
To apply and learn more about the Industry Sector Partnership Grant program, visit Workforce.Ohio.gov/ISP.
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