The Cleveland Innovation Project

Hear from a panel of professionals who are a part of the team to implement this bold plan.

Dr. James Young MD, Executive Director of Academic Affairs, Cleveland Clinic Professor of
Medicine and Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Cleveland Clinic Learner College of Medicine

Julie Jacono, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategies, MetroHealth System

Johnathan D. Wehner, Vice President and Dean Admissions, Cleveland State University

Big Numbers, Big Plans!
20,000 jobs over the next decade
$3 billion in economic development

$265 million from state agencies

The 20,000 jobs goal will capitalize on Cleveland's already well-known medical
research and IT success including research in infectious diseases and will
encourage startups and companies to invest in creating jobs in our area. How
can our schools prepare to develop pathways for the expected creation of these
jobs and support service jobs.