YSU secures $716K

YOUNGSTOWN

Ohio Department of Higher Education has announced Youngstown State University has won more than $700,000 in funding to purchase equipment for advanced manufacturing education.

Through partnerships with area businesses and higher education stakeholders, YSU was able to secure funding in the amount of $716,699 from the ODHE’s Regionally Aligned Priorities in Delivering Skills program.

YSU, through collaboration with the Columbiana Career Center, will enhance manufacturing resources to support area workforce development public-private partnerships. Local business partners said the funding will help prepare students for in-demand jobs in the region.