As part of a partnership with GE Aerospace Foundation, United Way of Greater Cincinnati announced six grant recipients fromYear III of its Future of Manufacturing Fund. The organizations were chosen for their “leadership in addressing critical gaps in the advanced manufacturing workforce and their proven, innovative approaches to scaling impact.”
The Future of Manufacturing Fund, established through a $1 million grant by the GE Aerospace Foundation in 2024, is designed to expand high-quality workforce development to meet rising demand in the aviation and advanced manufacturing sectors. In Years I and II combined, the partnership helped expose 13,255 individuals to advanced manufacturing careers.
This year’s grantees are listed below.
“It’s energizing to see employers, educators and community partners working together to create clear pathways to good careers,” said Moira Weir, president and CEO, United Way of Greater Cincinnati. “As this year’s grantees build on progress from previous years, they’re preparing more people for opportunities in a growing industry and helping build the skilled workforce our region needs to thrive.”
Year III is intended to build on earlier investments in career awareness, credentialing and employer partnerships by helping more people complete advanced manufacturing training, transition into employment, internships or apprenticeships, and build long-term careers in the advanced manufacturing industry.
According to Meghan Thurlow, GE Aerospace Foundation president, “As we begin Year III, we’re excited to support leaders like these grantees that are opening doors to opportunity and helping more people build rewarding careers in advanced manufacturing.”
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Future of Manufacturing Fund Year III grantees:
- Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership’s Manufacturing Education Expansion Initiative – Connects adult job seekers to manufacturing training, career coaching and employment.
- Cincinnati State – Strengthens stackable manufacturing pathways through student support, instructor development and hands-on career exploration.
- Gateway Community & Technical College – Expands welding training capacity for high school students and adult learners.
- LEAD Training – Prepares high school students for manufacturing careers through credentialing, coaching and work- based learning.
- Miami University Hamilton – Provides accelerated technical training that prepares new and current workers for manufacturing careers and advancement.
- UC Clermont College – Expands hands-on training and industry-recognized credentialing in manufacturing engineering, robotics and automation.
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