Current Work
Ohio TechNet’s Active and Legacy ProjectsDiscover how Ohio TechNet’s statewide collaborations have advanced workforce programs and continue to impact Ohio’s talent pipeline.
Ohio TechNet Northeast Ohio Semiconductor Workforce Consortium
The Ohio TechNet Northeast Ohio Semiconductor Workforce Consortium is funded through Intel’s Semiconductor Education and Research Program (SERP). It is advancing Ohio’s role in the semiconductor industry by expanding education, training, and research opportunities. Through partnerships with colleges, universities, and employers, this consortium helps build a skilled talent pipeline and supports innovation critical to national and regional competitiveness.
EDA Good Jobs Challenge (GJC)
Funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the Good Jobs Challenge supports the development of industry-led training systems that connect jobseekers to quality careers. In Ohio, this initiative strengthens the manufacturing workforce by scaling earn-and-learn models, expanding access to training, and aligning programs with employer needs.
Northeast Ohio (NEO) Opportunities in Tech
The Northeast Ohio Opportunities in Tech initiative, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, aims to build a highly skilled tech workforce by connecting participants to high-demand IT jobs and career pathways. Through training, support services, and employer engagement, the project expands access to quality jobs across the region’s growing tech sector.
Ohio TechNet Defense Industrial Base (DIB) STEM Consortium
The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) STEM Project, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, engages students in hands-on learning to build awareness of advanced manufacturing and defense-related STEM careers. By partnering with education and industry, the project helps strengthen the talent pipeline critical to national security and innovation.
Industrial Training Assessment Center (ITAC) Expansion at Lorain County Community College
Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Industrial Training Assessment Centers (ITAC) project provides hands-on training for students while helping manufacturers improve energy efficiency and reduce costs. Through real-world assessments and applied learning, the initiative strengthens both workforce readiness and industrial competitiveness.
Midwest Microelectronics Consortium (MMEC)
The Midwest Microelectronics Consortium (MMEC) brings together regional partners to strengthen the microelectronics ecosystem through research, workforce development, and supply chain innovation. As part of the national CHIPS and Science Act strategy, MMEC supports the growth of secure, domestic semiconductor manufacturing in the Midwest. Ohio TechNet serves as a partner with MMEC to collaborate with partners to contribute to curriculum initiatives, including maximizing the content and evaluating it among the different educational and experience levels.
Northeast Ohio Collaborative Climate Resilience
The Northeast Ohio Collaborative Climate Resilience, led by The Ohio State University, is an initiative that supports the development of a skilled workforce prepared to address climate resilience and sustainability. Through education, training, and community partnerships, the project equips individuals with the tools to support climate-adaptive industries and strengthen local environmental resilience efforts. Ohio TechNet serves as a partner to provide leadership in designing a climate-informed workforce development program with a curriculum that trains workers to access good jobs and enhance climate resilience.
Northshore Manufacturing Workforce Partnership (NMWP)
The Northshore Manufacturing Workforce Partnership (NMWP), funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, expands access to manufacturing careers through industry-led training, support services, and employer engagement. The initiative focuses on building a resilient, inclusive workforce to meet the talent needs of manufacturers in the Northshore region.
Hydrogen Project with University of Toledo
In partnership with the University of Toledo, this project supports the growth of Ohio’s clean energy workforce through education, research, and training focused on hydrogen technologies. By aligning academic programs with industry needs, the initiative helps prepare talent for emerging careers in the hydrogen economy.