Establish the Community Connectors Workforce Program
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Overview
This bill establishes the Community Connectors Workforce Program, which aims to connect students with job and internship opportunities within their local communities. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce will oversee the program, with educational service centers administering it in local school districts. Directors at high schools will work to identify local jobs, provide career mentoring, and offer training in soft and professional skills to prepare students for these opportunities.
Key provisions
- Establishes a program to connect students with jobs, internships, and career professionals.
- Designates the Department of Education and Workforce to oversee the program.
- Requires educational service centers to employ directors in high schools to administer the program.
- Directors must have experience in job placement, school counseling, or education.
- Directors will collaborate with OhioMeansJobs centers and community partners.
- Students will receive training in soft and professional skills.
- Districts must comply with minor labor laws for students participating in the program.
- Provides an appropriation of $8 million for the program, split between fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Who is affected
- Students
- High Schools
- Educational Service Centers
- OhioMeansJobs Centers
- Local Businesses and Organizations
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