The OMA and its endorsed industry sector partnerships (ISPs) played a central role in securing $8 million in Super RAPIDS grants by coordinating regional efforts to invest in equipment that supports in-demand manufacturing training.

Working closely with schools, manufacturers, and economic development partners, the OMA and ISPs helped shape equipment project proposals that directly align with regional workforce needs. ISP and OMA representatives guided schools through the proposal process, using the Ohio Manufacturing Competency Model both to identify manufacturers’ priority skill needs and to design equipment projects that build those competencies. 4/15/2025