MANSFIELD, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW) – We are proud to announce that the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center Business Advisory Council (BAC) has earned a Three-Star Business-Education Leader Award from the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce. This prestigious recognition honors Business Advisory Councils that demonstrate excellence in building meaningful partnerships between education and business while creating career-focused opportunities that prepare students for future success.
Pictured accepting the award is Amy Wood representing Mid-Ohio ESC along with Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel and Jeremy Varner, Deputy Director of Career-Technical Education & Workforce.
This achievement reflects the outstanding collaboration of our business, education and community partners across Crawford, Morrow and Richland counties. Together, we are helping students explore career pathways, earn industryrecognized credentials and develop the skills needed for success in Ohio’s workforce.
“This recognition is a testament to the strength of the partnerships we have built between our schools, businesses and community organizations. At Mid-Ohio ESC, we believe that preparing students for success extends beyond the classroom, and our Business Advisory Council plays a vital role in connecting education with real-world career opportunities,” said Superintendent Kevin D. Kimmel. “I am especially grateful to our dedicated Business Advisory Council members, school leaders, business partners and to Amy Wood for her exceptional leadership in guiding our Business Advisory Council. Their collective commitment and collaboration continue to create meaningful pathways that help students thrive while strengthening the future workforce across Crawford, Morrow and Richland counties.” Congratulations to our Business Advisory Council members and everyone who makes this important work possible!
Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center provides specialized academic and support services to 13 school districts and over 20,000 students in Crawford, Morrow and Richland Counties. Client districts receive services from curriculum, gifted and special education consultants, speech pathologists, psychologists, special education teachers, occupational therapists and physical therapists.