AMIP’s Auto & Advanced Mobility Super RAPIDS Grant initiative in partnership with the OMA successfully engaged manufacturers, educational institutions, and stakeholders across SW Ohio to address critical workforce needs in the Electric Vehicle (EV), EV Supply Equipment, and Battery Manufacturing value chains. Through collaboration with 31 manufacturers, AMIP identified in-demand occupations and critical workforce skills. Simultaneously, 11 post-secondary institutions developed project proposals for equipment acquisition to enhance training for targeted occupations. AMIP also consulted with 16 other companies, community-based organizations, and economic development organizations to gather labor market insights, ensuring a comprehensive approach to workforce development.

Outcomes include the prioritization of five innovative projects, which will be submitted to the Ohio Department of Higher Education for Super RAPIDS Grant funding. These projects, proposed by Cincinnati State, Miami University, Sinclair Community College, the University of Cincinnati, and Warren County Career Center, aim to address diverse occupational needs through state-of-the-art equipment and updated curriculum. Funding decisions are expected in January 2025, and will become available to the educators in February 2025, making a timely impact on SW Ohio’s growing EV industry.

Read the Project Proposals