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Ohio’s 14 public universities do more than open doors to education, they power opportunity. Together, we drive a $68 billion annual economic engine, support more than 865,000 jobs statewide, and conduct groundbreaking research that generates $1.9 billion in economic activity every year.

At Cleveland State University, capital investments are supporting critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades across campus, including improvements connected to Fenn Hall and the future Biomedical Discovery Complex. These projects will strengthen education and research in biomedical science, engineering, health, and data science. And they’ll help prepare more students for in-demand careers, positioning the region to develop, attract, and retain the talent that will drive our state’s future. Ohio’s continued capital support helps public universities modernize facilities, expand opportunities for students, and build the workforce Ohio needs to compete and grow.

By 2030, Ohio will need more than one million new workers—and we’re preparing them today. From teachers, nurses, and engineers to entrepreneurs, scientists, and business leaders, Ohio’s 14 public universities help to power our communities and our economy.

Ohio’s 14 public universities are shaping the future of healthcare. Training 40,000 new professionals each year, driving life-saving research, and keeping care close to home for every Ohioan.

Ohio’s continued capital support helps public universities modernize facilities to meet the needs of today’s students and tomorrow’s workforce. At The University of Toledo, that commitment is supporting the new Dorothy and Georgianna Saloff Welcome Center and one-stop student services center, planned to open ahead of the Fall 2026 semester. The project will create a new “front door” for prospective Rockets and their families while bringing important student resources closer to the heart of campus, including financial aid, the registrar’s office, the bursar’s office, and the military services center. Ohio’s public universities generate nearly $69 billion in economic impact each year and support one in eight jobs statewide. Investments like this reflect the value of renewing existing campus spaces to better serve students and Ohio’s future workforce.

What does workforce development look like in Ohio? $52.6 billion in added income every year. And with a projected 85,000 new jobs by 2032 requiring at least a bachelor’s degree or above, investing in public higher education today means building Ohio’s workforce for tomorrow. This National Workforce Development Month, we're celebrating the role higher education plays in preparing Ohio's future workforce and strengthening communities across the state. #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth #HigherEducation #ProudSponsor