One of most compelling aspect of LCCC’s recent work with adult learners has been building on the strong bonds it forms with employers. LCCC’s TRAIN Ohio Earn & Learn program is a replicable Ohio TechNet initiative that connects students with work-based learning opportunities in manufacturing and other occupations.
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Owens Community College: Braided funding impacts training for transitioning adults
Owens Community College has successfully braided funding to improve welding and CNC/machining training. Through Ohio TechNet, the Department of Labor contributed approximately $62,500 in equipment and the Gene Haas Foundation contributed more than $28,000 in scholarships and equipment. Funding was also leveraged to establish a...
Stark State College: Strategic response to industry demand opens the door for additional funding
Ohio TechNet Grant funding was a critical piece in bringing Stark State College’s new manufacturing lab to fruition, said Dr. Para M. Jones, the College’s president. “Thanks to the U.S. Department of Labor TAACCCT funding received under the Ohio TechNet Grant, Stark State was able...
Wayne County Schools Career Center: Guiding Career Transition to Manufacturing
After he made the decision to drop out of high school, Chris Garrett worked in the food services industry for over a decade, eventually ending up scraping by working two jobs.