<p>Ohlone College is leveraging its EPIIC grant to enhance its biotech program, expand research capacity, and strengthen regional innovation partnerships. Through its collaboration with Jefferson College, Ohlone will build strategic industry and educational connections while developing a framework for recruiting and retaining a diverse STEM workforce. These efforts will empower students, faculty, and industry partners to contribute to a dynamic regional economy rooted in creativity, research, and entrepreneurship.</p>