Shawnee State Awarded $1.9 Million for Economic Development Project

COLUMBUS—State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County) is pleased to announce that Shawnee State University was recently awarded $1,999,092 to support a local Investment in Our Future project and strengthen the advanced manufacturing workforce in southeast Ohio.

More specifically, the grant funding will be used to (1) renovate the Advanced Manufacturing Center and (2) support Manufacturing on the Move, a K–12 career exploration program that partners with local employers to equip students with industry-specific skills.

“This funding will spur economic and workforce development in the 90th House District and greater Appalachia region,” said Pizzulli. “I am grateful for projects like this that instill hope for a bright future in our communities.”