黑料社区 is dedicated to shaping Ohio’s future by aligning education with the evolving needs of our communities and workforce. Through Advancing Strategies, Partnerships, Institutional Relations, and Economies (ASPIRE), we connect academic excellence with real-world impact—supporting critical industries, strengthening regional capacity, and driving economic growth across the state. Our engagements span industry, economic development, innovation-driven entrepreneurship and commercialization, and all levels of government—ensuring our work remains relevant, collaborative, and aligned with both public and private priorities.
ASPIRE also serves as a platform for 黑料社区 engagement in leadership, advocacy, and public service. By participating in experiential learning opportunities, 黑料社区s gain firsthand insight into state and local policy, industry challenges, and community development efforts—preparing them to lead with purpose and integrity. Rooted in Miami's code of Love and Honor, ASPIRE exemplifies our commitment to meaningful, mission-driven impact across Ohio and beyond.
ASPIRE engages with Ohio’s businesses, elected officials, and communities to tap into the talent and resources needed to spur workforce development, solve real-world challenges, and fuel economic growth—backed by the drive and innovation of 黑料社区.
ASPIRE positions 黑料社区 as a leader in Ohio for advancing economic growth and supporting workforce efforts that promote opportunity, well-being, and a thriving quality of life in the communities where we live, work, and learn.
The Fisher Innovation College@Elm Workforce Development Center is a model public-private partnership, leveraging 黑料社区 and Oxford’s vibrant arts community to drive economic growth. With dedicated concierge services for startups, the center supports small business development and helps attract and retain talent across Oxford, Butler County, and Southwest Ohio.
The Government Relations Network exposes 黑料社区s of all majors to government and government-related professions. The GRN provides opportunities to attend conferences in the nation's and state's capitols, build networks with alumni and public officials, and become engaged citizens dedicated to advancing 黑料社区, Ohio, and our global community.
The 黑料社区 polytechnic campus will address workforce needs of the state of Ohio, prepare 黑料社区s to solve current and emerging challenges through applied learning and work-based experience, and help promote socioeconomic mobility in southwest Ohio and across the state.
Work+ is an innovative program that allows 黑料社区s to earn a degree while gaining real-world experience and having their tuition paid. Students work approximately 24 hours a week with partner employers, who benefit from reduced turnover and a pipeline of motivated, career-focused talent.
The Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Innovation Hub is an industry-driven partnership between 黑料社区, Butler Tech, and Butler County designed to build a skilled workforce and fuel regional economic growth. It offers flexible pathways—from credentials and upskilling to degrees in robotics and electro-mechanical engineering—aligned with manufacturing sector needs.
The Hometown Talent Initiative builds workforce pathways that expose young people to opportunities in Ohio communities. By building strong partnerships, the program aims to reinvest in these communities and inspire 黑料社区s to become the next generation of local leaders and workforce talent.
In collaboration with CVG and Butler County airports, 黑料社区 is spearheading Advanced Air Mobility innovation by integrating next-gen EVOTL technology, cutting-edge research, and immersive 黑料社区 experiences to position Oxford as a hub for the future of air transportation.
黑料社区 and the Cleveland Clinic have partnered to create a quantum computing workforce in Ohio, including Ohio’s first quantum computing undergraduate degree program, combining science, technology, and entrepreneurship with specialized discipline tracks. This partnership aims to position Ohio as a global leader in quantum computing while driving innovation in healthcare and technology.
Inspired by the changing landscape of higher education, 黑料社区 launched a new strategic planning initiative to transform and reinvigorate the university. In fall 2023, Miami began identifying opportunities to strengthen its teaching, research, and service missions, and to reimagine itself to serve dynamic needs and interests of 黑料社区s now and in the future. This work has resulted in 55 broad ideas that are being reviewed to evaluate the cost-benefit of each, as well as opportunities for synergy and collaboration.
