COLUMBUS, Ohio –State officials recognized two Mahoning Valley educational service centers among recipients of Business-Education Leader Awards for Excellent Business Advisory Councils.
The Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio and the Columbiana County Educational Service Center earned three-star recognition. The awards were announced by Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel and Stephen D. Dackin, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce director.
“Ohio’s Business Advisory Councils play a vital role in ensuring Ohio’s students are equipped with the skills and experiences they need to succeed in today’s workforce and reach their full potential,” DeWine said in a news release. “By connecting educators and business leaders, these councils create pathways that bridge classroom learning with real-world career opportunities. We are proud to recognize councils that are leading the way in this important work, setting an example for others across the state, and positioning students for meaningful careers.”
According to the release, three-star councils implement many quality practices throughout the year to create a culture of career-focused opportunities for all students.
Ohio’s Business Advisory Councils work in partnership with schools on business and workforce needs, as well as educational programming that responds to those needs.
“Whether it’s agriculture, STEM fields, manufacturing, technology and beyond, different parts of our state are great at different things and have unique workforce needs,” Tressel said in the release. “A top-notch Business Advisory Council is a critical tool in Ohio’s Workforce Playbook. By getting local business leaders talking with school leaders, we can focus on developing students in the skill sets that make their area of the state special. This will lead to special results as we continue to develop our workforce across Ohio.”
Pictured at top: The Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio.