This document provides an overview of career technical education (CTE) programs in two Ohio school districts. It highlights the CTE infrastructure and accreditation processes, describes local career options across 16 career clusters, and emphasizes building partnerships between schools and employers to match students' skills with job opportunities. The districts offer 900+ CTE students across various programs, and have partnerships like co-op, internships, and articulation agreements to help students transition into careers or further education. Data shows high graduation and employment rates for CTE students who gain real-world skills through hands-on learning and industry connections.

1. Career Technical
Education
Superintendents:
Chris M McCully
Greg Edinger
2023

2. Agenda
● Highlight the CTE infrastructure and Accreditation
● Describe local career tech options
● Making the match between jobs and the skills
required to fill talent pool
● Building awareness: partnerships and success stories

3. What is Career Technical Education?

4. History of CTE
Why was CTE
created?
“Understanding the
history of CTE is crucial
for continuing to
change negative
perceptions”
anonymous
Smith-Hughes Act 1917

6. Highlight the
Infrastructure

8. #1: Earn 20 credits

9. #2: Pass Algebra & English II OST

10. #3: Earn 2 diploma seals

11. 2
1
3
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Federal
State
Other Sources
AE: Tuition
HS: Local Taxes
CTE Funding
Sources

12. CTE gives purpose to learning by emphasizing real-world skills and
practical knowledge.
Students receive hands-on training, mentoring, and internships from
employers in their community. They also learn how to develop a resume and
interview for a job.
These additional tools and experiences make school more relevant, and
ensure students are ready for the real world.
CTE doesn't replace academic learning; it complements traditional
education by helping students at every level—middle school, high school,
and college—develop practical skills.
Prepared for the Real World

13. Ohio Data

14. Ohio Data

15. 16 National Career Clusters - U.S. Dept of Labor
https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements/Contacts-and-Resources/Industry-Recognized-
Credentials/Industry-Recognized-Credentials-by-Career-Field

16. Quality Program Review (SAMPLE)

17. Student Clubs & Competitions
• SkillsUSA.org
• Robotics Team
• Teen Leadership Corps
• DrugFree Leaders
• E-Sports
• DECA
• PBA
• Educators Rising
• FFA

18. Sports?
Are CTE students engaged in sports?

19. Community Service / Impact
Raised money, collected and donated food and survival
products, provided service hours to non-profits, etc.
Examples of entities that benefited:
American Cancer Society Local Foster Care System
Ohgo Ronald McDonald House
Soup Kitchens Humane Society
Local Nursing Homes Wreaths Across America
United Fund Fellow Students
Local Food Banks Prosper Coalition
Habitat for Humanity Veterans

20. Who We Are?
Vision:
Vanguard Sentinel Career & Technology
Centers will be the essential resource of
challenging, transformational career
education and workforce development.

22. Enrollment

23. Who We Are?
Mission:
To provide a diverse educational experience
where all students will become respected,
productive, and valued members of our
community.

24. Enrollment
• 900 students at the high school during 2021-2022
• 1,042 students participating in a career technical education
course
• 225 students enrolled in Career Tech 2 year programs.
• Programs include: Aviation Technologies; Automotive
Technologies, Business and Administrative Services, Computer
Programming, Construction, Dance, Engineering, Graphic
Design, Health Careers, Hair Design, Advanced Manufacturing,
Theater, Welding
• Capstone Program/ Global Internship Experience
• Sandusky High School is a comprehensive high school with CTE
embedded into the normal school day.

25. Who We Are?
Mission:
Preparing the future workforce for in-
demand careers through skilled hands-on
education

27. Enrollment
Work-Based Learning

28. Adult Education Center
Programs offered through Adult Education:
• FT/PT training programs
• Customized Training for Existing Workforce (We
develop training for your employees)
• Aspire (Helping adults receive their GED)
• Adult Diploma Program (Helping adults earn high
school diploma and workforce credentials
simultaneously)

29. Making the Match

30. CCP and/or Articulated Credit

31. 4 2
1
3
Workforce
Development
BUSINESSES
STAFF
COMMUNITY
STUDENTS
Our
Stakeholders
Advisory Councils
Secure Employment/Internships
Customized training for skilled trades,
public safety, healthcare, and business
Assessments
Jobs/Career Fairs
Guest speakers/project opportunities
Fab Lab
Cosmetology Salon
Student run restaurant
Child Development Center
Partnership with County Health
Career Exploration
(8th, 9th, 10th)
Saturday Youth Workshops
Summer Camps
Job Shadowing
Academics
Career Technical Education
Internships/Placements
On-the-job training
Driver’s Ed
Campus Health Clinic
Access to resources
Scholarships
Tours
Jobs/Career Fairs Professional Development
Local Memberships
Community Engagement

32. Multiple Pathways to Pursue
CTE Graduation statistics:

33. Building Awareness
Through Testimonials

34. EMPLOYER Panel
Ask Your
Questions

35. STUDENT Panel
Ask Your
Questions

36. Thank
You
Chris M McCully
EHOVE Career Center
cmccully@EHOVE.net
Greg Edinger
Vanguard Sentinel CTC
gedinger@VSCTC.org