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Ohio Department of Education
Ohio Launches
SuccessBound Initiative
In opening remarks to conference attendees, State Superintendent of
Public Instruction Paolo DeMaria launched the SuccessBound initiative
that brings together Ohio’s strong business and education partnerships
to engage and inspire students about career opportunities.
“The success of our students is fundamental to our future as a society.
When we can connect education to real careers for students, they’re
more engaged in their learning,” said DeMaria. “Together, we can help
students find their paths and passions while building a future
workforce for businesses.”
Many students are unaware of the different career-focused opportunities
available to them. The SuccessBound initiative will address this
knowledge gap and help nurture a strong and qualified talent pipeline
in Ohio by strengthening the relationship between schools, businesses
and communities. Click here to see SuccessBound in action and watch
videos of real SuccessBound partners in Ohio.
SuccessBound Students:
Take active roles in planning their future by exploring career
interests early and consider how they align their interests to careers;
Consider what education and training is needed to reach their goals;
Respond to financial concerns by earning free college credits in high
school and follow a pathway that allows them to work in a related field
while continuing their education; and
Dedicate themselves to long-term goals and commit to continuous,
lifelong learning.
SuccessBound Schools:
Research and respond to the economic needs of their communities;
Provide education pathways that give students the skills they need for
in-demand jobs and for a remediation-free college experience;
Encourage work-based learning experiences and internships and offer
rich, engaging learning experiences to students; and
Encourage students to plan for their future careers and take stock of
what skills and resources they need for those careers.
SuccessBound Businesses:
Collaborate with schools to develop the local workforce;
Invest in schools to create educational pathways and provide work-based
learning experiences that prepare students for jobs that are available
now; and
Communicate openly with schools about what skills students need to have
when they graduate.
Earlier this year, Ohio was awarded a $2 million New Skills for Youth
grant from the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Ohio is one of 10 states to receive a New
Skills for Youth grant, which directly aligns with many of Gov. John R.
Kasich’s Executive Workforce Board’s initiatives and many Ohio
Department of Education activities geared toward creating a
comprehensive strategy to make sure Ohio’s students are tuned into
high-quality career choices and ready for the workforce of the future.
SuccessBound was inspired by and will be sustainable beyond the New
Skills for Youth grant work.
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