MEDC awards Kettering University $1.6 million to support programs bolstering Michigan manufacturing
Kettering University in Flint has received more than million dollars in economic development funds aimed at supporting programs in semiconductor manufacturing, hydrogen fuels, software engineering and engagement with pre-K through grade 12 students, according to a Thursday announcement.
As part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Higher Education Strategic Initiatives the university was granted $1.6 million in an effort to bolster the state's advanced manufacturing efforts. Kettering also received funding to provide $5,000 and scholarships to students completing Co-ops in Michigan with select employers, alongside $10,000 incentives for students who commit to a full-time position, staying in Michigan for at least one year after graduation.
'Kettering University's experiential educational model has always been focused on developing leaders that will shape the future,' said University President Robert K. McMahan. 'This funding accelerates our ability to prepare Michigan's workforce while enhancing our capacity to equip it with the critical skills and hands-on experiences necessary to thrive in industries that will define the economy of the state for decades.'
The $1.6 million will be divided among the following programs:
$320,882 for semiconductor curriculum development
$354,202 for hydrogen fuels curriculum focused on the future of hydrogen fuel technologies
$287,432 for software engineering curriculum to develop new classes and acquire specialized equipment to prepare students for careers in software engineering and advanced systems development
$53,324 for Pre-K through 12 engagement, with the university launching summer hackathon camps to provide students with hands-on learning experience in engineering and advanced manufacturing.
The grants to Kettering are part of the nearly $30 million the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has invested into higher education institutions that are working with employers to prepare students for in-demand, mobility-related careers.
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