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The council also worked together in 2023-2024 to apply for grants (STEM Ecosysytem and ODEW CTE grants).
Multiple districts were awarded CTE grants for FY25 including Madison, Riverside, Mentor, and Kirtland.
Furthermore, the BAC has established a feedback collection tool that will provide more accurate and consistent data
to drive programming aligned to focus areas adding clarity and efficiency to the group’s decision making.
8. What additional information would you like to share about how the business advisory council develops
professional skills for future careers? Please provide any details on how the work of the business advisory
council is shared within the community.
The business advisory council develops professional skills for future careers by engaging in curriculum
and program design, skill identification, workshops and trainings, mentorship/coaching, real-world
projects, internships, industry insights, networking, facility tours, soft skills development, and
advocacy.
The work of the business advisory council is shared with the community in the following ways: 3 part
speaker series open to the public, website and online presence, social media engagement, attending
public events, cohosting events such as NEOEA day offerings, showcasing in newsletters, email
distribution lists.
Additionally, the work of the BAC is highlighted in social media posts, in quarterly ESC newsletters,
and at conferences.
Parent education is another major area of focus for the Business Advisory Council. Painesville schools
ran parent open houses in 2023-2024 for each program offered.
Our Business Advisory Council Members are also actively involved in our Annual Day of Giving
which takes place every November. Members contribute by means of financial donations as well as
time in feeding those in need at the Painesville Salvation Army.
