Rep. Sykes Announces $613,759 National Science Foundation Grant To Stark State For Electric Vehicle Technician Training
CANTON, OH - Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced Stark State College has received an $613,759 grant award from the U.S. National Science Foundation. The grant award will create the Electric Vehicle Technician Training for Northeast Ohio program.
“Thanks to investments made by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the electric vehicle industry in Ohio is growing rapidly. The Electric Vehicle Technician Training program will provide students with the skills they need to take advantage of these good-paying, in-demand jobs, all while ensuring Ohio can continue to be a leader in the EV industry,” said Rep. Sykes.
Read a full summary of the grant award here.
With more than 12,000 electric vehicle (EV) jobs projected in Northeast Ohio by 2030, there is an urgent need to develop training opportunities, partnerships, and talent strategies to meet this growing demand. Stark State College (SSC) will use this grant award to develop an innovative training solution for regional employers in need of technicians prepared to maintain and repair EVs.
For more information about grant opportunities and assistance, visit https://sykes.house.gov/services/grants-and-federal-funding.