BAC Plan 2025 2026 (1) - Flipbook - Page 19
It is through the result of relationships that the Business Advisory Council has fostered that
experiences, programming, and services that students are placed in work-based learning experiences
and can earn industry recognized credentials (see data below in this award application) and earn
OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seals. To grow in the area of helping students prepare and successfully
enter the local workforce the Business Advisory Council is committed to developing new relationships
(see Initiative 2 Building Partnerships in the aforementioned plan). Having a diverse membership and
cadre of relationships representative of local in demand fields (ex: nonprofit, manufacturing, and
technology). In 2023-2024 the Business Advisory Council welcomed new nonprofit members (Solid
Rock), manufacturing (Lubrizol), and technology partners (Bloc Digital).
By leveraging new partnerships, expanding membership, and refining BAC initiatives to be more K-12
student focused the Council has been able to improve the annual growth in the number of
students earning industry-recognized credentials and earning the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal.
By participating in events such as the State of the Workforce Event, November 8, 2023 our BAC
expands in knowledge and awareness to better design curriculum, programming, and experiences
for students.
The Appendix includes specific examples of how the Business Advisory Council has helped students
prepare and successfully enter the local workforce.
