12.03.24

Cuyahoga Community College,

Project Title: Northeast Ohio Opportunities in Tech (Consortium)

Project Purpose: To address identified workforce gaps in specific in-demand Information Technology occupations.

Information and Cyber Security
End User Support
Network Systems and Maintenance
Application / Software Development
Data Analytics
Total Funding for SCC Program Grant: 5,000,000

Tri-C Subaward: 1,320,000

Funder: U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Project Strategies:

Employer Engagement Model: Business & Industry Leadership Team (BILT) Model Expansion and curriculum redesign with integration of work-based learning
Program Design & Implementation: Curriculum course redesign to include credentials and work-based learning, and comprehensive student services to include coaching and advising
Advancing Untapped Talent Regional Engagement Strategy: Partner with Community-Based Organizations to recruit participants into IT Pathways, and to expand dual enrollment into communities where untapped talent live
Additional Information: https://ohiotechnet.org/opportunities-in-tech/

Project Title: Get IT Certification Program

Project Purpose: The goal is to provide an opportunity for Tri-C students to earn an IT-employable certification.

Industry-recognized certifications are often used by employers in their hiring and promotion decisions.
Funder: Ode Family Foundation

Project Title: CUE-P: Ohio Pathways to Undergraduate Computing Success (OPUCS) (Consortium)

Project Purpose: Creating clear, accessible pathways for students beginning their computing studies at two-year institutions and transitioning to complete bachelor degrees at 4-year institutions

Increase number of CS graduates in Ohio
Workforce development
Increase diversity in computing
Funder: National Science Foundation (NSF)

(Our department is considered a sub-awardee, I believe, so not sure if this would be included):

Project Title: Choose Ohio First

Project Purpose: Support students who are committed to majors in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or medical (STEMM)-related majors.

Part of a strategic effort to bolster Ohio’s economic strength by ensuring a ready workforce for STEMM-related industries.
Funder: Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE)