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11/12/2021

Ohio Announces Launch of IMAP Grant Opportunity

The application period for training providers runs through Nov. 30 at 3 p.m.

Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as director of the governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, announced the launch of the application for Ohio’s Individual Microcredential Assistance Program (IMAP). This is the second round of the initiative, which helps those who are low income, partially unemployed, or totally unemployed participate in a training program and receive a technology-focused credential free of cost.

Husted made the announcement at Global Lynx Inc., an IT training provider in Central Ohio that participated in the first round of the IMAP program, in addition to TechCred.

The grant is currently open for training providers, including two-year and four-year colleges and universities, Ohio technical centers, and private businesses or institutions. Training providers who receive awards will be reimbursed up to $3,000 for each completed technology-focused credential issued and up to $250,000 per provider.

“IMAP helps individuals earn new skills that will lead to a career with more job security and higher pay, while at the same time providing Ohio businesses access to the new talent they need to compete," Husted said. “Today, we launched a second round of IMAP in addition to an updated website, making it easier to navigate the program and connect with a training provider to earn a technology-focused credential at no cost.”

“We want to make it easy for Ohioans to receive the training they need to start on a new career path or advance in their current one,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development. “A highly skilled workforce is essential to growing our economy and keeping Ohio competitive for economic development projects.”

The first round of IMAP awarded 11 training providers for nearly $2.22 million in September 2020. The application period for training providers runs through Nov. 30 at 3 p.m. Individuals and training providers interested in learning more about the program can visit the newly updated IMAP website at Workforce.Ohio.gov/IMAP.

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