ISP Grant Secured for Southwest Ohio’s Workforce Development: Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Surpasses $1 Million Funding Milestone
In a landmark announcement made by the Lt. Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, the Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership (AMIP) proudly emerges as one of the distinguished 26 grant awardees.
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Cincinnati, Ohio – December 13, 2023 – In a landmark announcement made by the Lt. Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, the Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership (AMIP) proudly emerges as one of the distinguished 26 grant awardees. With this announcement, AMIP celebrates the remarkable achievement of securing grant funding, surpassing the $1 million mark in total approved grant funding since receiving its 501c3 distinction, to fuel its mission to facilitate activities to fill the talent pipeline for manufacturers in the Greater Cincinnati Region.
This significant achievement stands as a testament to AMIP’s unwavering dedication within the advanced manufacturing industry, fostering workforce development and economic prosperity across five counties of Brown, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren. The substantial funding injection marks a pivotal moment in AMIP’s trajectory, fueling the organization’s mission to propel Ohioans into the manufacturing workforce pipeline.
AMIP has been instrumental in orchestrating strategic alliances between manufacturing entities, educational institutions, and workforce development agencies. Through innovative programs and resourceful partnerships, AMIP has consistently championed the cultivation of skilled professionals and the creation of sustainable opportunities within Ohio’s manufacturing sector.
The infusion of grant funding to additional funding from members allows AMIP to:
Expand awareness of educational and training programs, equipping individuals with critical career pathways through the advanced skills demanded by the modern manufacturing landscape.
Strengthen collaborations among industry leaders, educational institutions, and workforce development agencies to streamline and bolster the skilled manufacturing workforce pipeline.
Initiate targeted outreach efforts, engaging and empowering local communities, and enhancing diversity within the manufacturing workforce.
AMIP’s achievement of securing this substantial grant funding marks a significant milestone in its relentless pursuit of advancing Ohio’s manufacturing industry. This accomplishment underscores AMIP’s pivotal role in catalyzing growth, innovation, and prosperity, benefiting both the regional economy and the skilled workforce.
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