Ohio Department of Education and Workforce

Ohio is focused on strengthening workforce readiness experiences for students! In addition to purchasing machinery and hiring licensed manufacturing instructors, funding from our recent career-tech grant announcement includes building partnerships with local manufacturers for job-shadowing, internships, and work-based learning. ⇨ https://lnkd.in/gNFdS7Dh

This year’s ReadOhio Literacy Academy includes a day dedicated to strengthening teacher leadership. You can register for the ReadOhio Literacy Academy portion of the conference, the sessions structured to teacher leadership development, or all. ⇨ https://lnkd.in/gYjmgyyN

We thank Ohio’s speech-language pathologists for their commitment to fostering language and communication skills in children. They work with educators and families to provide essential support for student success.

Meet the chefs! Our “Ohio Grown: Student Chef Showcase” featured five student teams who prepared their original recipes of school lunch entrées that included fresh fruits, vegetables, and proteins. We’re cheering for the finalists and this year’s champion, Community STE[A]M Academy-Xenia. Congratulations to all! 🏆 Community STE[A]M Academy-Xenia 🍽️ Cory-Rawson Local Schools 🍽️ Hamilton City School District 🍽️ Sycamore Community Schools 🍽️ Youngstown City School District

Educators in the Teays Valley Local School District are making critical connections between the classroom and essential workforce experiences. They have centered programs around high-quality career-connected learning to ensure students are prepared for every next step following high school. Director Stephen Dackin visited Teays Valley High School to see firsthand how career-connected learning is part of the school day. The tour included an overview of several programs, including presentations on the engineering and electrical programs from students learning in these pathways. Thank you to Teays Valley district leaders, educators, and students for showcasing how these in-demand skills are connected to future career and education opportunities.

NEW: Nearly $100 million in grant funding to expand community school access in Ohio We announced the release of two competitive grants, as part of Ohio’s ongoing commitment to ensuring all students have access to quality educational opportunities to build a strong academic foundation for the future. Details: https://lnkd.in/gPkAEbUV

NEW! We have the daily schedule of keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and workshops for this year’s ReadOhio Literacy Academy. 🗓 June 3-4 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center Find details, registration info, and more! ⇨ https://lnkd.in/gSczffvw

⚙️ The demand for career-tech continues to grow! We're working to help more schools develop programs that teach students the skills needed for modern manufacturing careers. Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Director Stephen Dackin announced grant funding to expand career-tech programs in manufacturing and increase access to hands-on training. ⇨ https://lnkd.in/gwNwDUR2

We’re cheering for these culinary connoisseurs! Today we hosted our Ohio Grown: Student Chef Showcase. Five student teams prepared original school lunch entrées, featuring fresh fruits, vegetables, and proteins, before a panel of judges. Congratulations to each of the talented student chefs competing today, representing these school communities! 🍽️ Community STE[A]M Academy – Xenia 🍽️ Cory-Rawson Local Schools 🍽️ Hamilton City School District 🍽️ Sycamore Community Schools 🍽️ Youngstown City School District Earlier this school year, we challenged students to submit original recipes using local, fresh foods that can be used in school meal programs. Student teams submitted their original recipes along with a nutrient analysis and cost breakdown, to demonstrate that the recipe can be replicated as part of a school meal and served in cafeterias across the state.

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