Intel brought a lot more than shovels to our state Friday. It also announced the first round of grants as part of a long-term commitment to higher education.
KENT, Ohio — Intel made its commitment to Ohio official Friday, but the company brought a lot more than shovels to our state. It also announced the first round of grants as part of a long-term commitment to higher education with $17.7 million to be divvied up between eight collaborations of higher education institutions. It’s all geared toward making sure our state is training the workers of tomorrow.
“It’s kind of a cross between software, mechanical and electrical engineering,” she said. She also has a minor in Unmanned Aircraft Systems and hopes to one day work with drones. The timing couldn’t be more perfect. Two years ago, most people didn’t know what a semiconductor chip was. Then the pandemic led to a shortage of them.
The grant money announced Friday will help more than 80 schools train 9,000 students over the next three years to meet the demand Intel brings to town. Demand is expected to grow beyond its facility walls.
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