Walsh University was spotlighted for its commitment to local economic development and academic innovation with an article highlighting the Skilled Technical Workforce initiative in the Canton Repository. Read the full story here.
Walsh’s innovative Skilled Technical Workforce Training Program is designed to teach the essential skills people need to thrive in a technology-based economy. Through this unique program, Walsh is not only addressing Northeast Ohio economic needs, but helping local industries explore digital connectivity to imagine new capabilities. Walsh’s Skilled Technical Workforce training can benefit people in virtually any industry including manufacturing, healthcare, scientific industries, retail and service industries, education and financial services.
The program was spearheaded by Walsh Director of Development Dan Passerini, Ph.D., and Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs Michael Dunphy, Ph.D., in collaboration with a team of professional experts including President of FOFM, Inc./Managing Partner of Lensman & Associates, Ltd. Todd Lensman, Paragon Shift Managing Director Abdou Ayoub, Blue Chip Consulting Group Cloud Services Practice Jason Barr and Agile Network Builders’ President/Founder Kyle Quillen.
This state-of-the-art program aligns with national and state initiatives to foster a STEM-capable workforce.