MANSFIELD, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Mid-Ohio ESC Business Advisory Council, in partnership with the Crawford Success Center, North Central State College and Crawford County school districts, held an End of the Year Celebration on May 1, 2026 to recognize the participating students’ accomplishments and certifications. The event brought together students, educators and community partners to celebrate the achievements and future contributions of local high school juniors and seniors.

The morning began with refreshments, networking and a warm welcome from TurboCert Program Coordinator Kevin Fourman, followed by a motivational anecdote from MOESC’s Amy Wood, Director of Grants and Special Projects. Attendees then enjoyed engaging presentations from Crawford Partnership Executive Director Makenna Laser, North Central State College President Dr. Dorey Diab and Crawford Success Center Facility Manager Nate Harvey.

A special recognition ceremony honored each student, with certificates and credentials presented by MOESC and personalized student comments delivered by Superintendent Kevin Kimmel.

The 2025-2026 Crawford County TurboCert students represented five of the six Crawford County school districts with a total of 23 unique and individual students for the year.

2025-2026 Recognized Students

Registered Phlebotomy Technician (Healthcare)

American Medical Technologist – Samantha Auck, Buckeye Central; Anna Baker, Crestline; Shelby Cumston, Galion; Jillian Dulaney, Buckeye Central; Janelle Jian, Bucyrus; Adrienne Jury, Buckeye Central; *Jacob Kalb, Bucyrus; Ava Presler, Buckeye Central and Brooklyn Ryland, Bucyrus

5G Readiness (Information Technology)

Wireless Infrastructure Association – Hayden Butcher, Bucyrus; Rielly Boltster, Bucyrus; Dalton Criswell, Colonel Crawford; Angelica Logan, Bucyrus and Gavin Skidmore, Bucyrus

Drone Safety and Operations (Advanced Mobility)

FAA-Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification & Small Unmanned Safety Institute Certification Level 1 – Jayden Ash, Buckeye Central; *Jacob Boudinot, Buckeye Central; *Adam Burton, Crestline; Carson Cole, Bucyrus; Donald Fourtner, Buckeye Central; Will Kuhn, Bucyrus; Zachary Pfeifer, Buckeye Central; Rielly Bolster, Bucyrus and Elijah Williams.

FANUC Robotic Arm and NIMS (Advanced Manufacturing)

Fanuc Handling Tool Operation & Programming J2P-31-IACT Approved and NIMS: Measurement, Materials & Safety – Jaysen Jones, Bucyrus; Will Kuhn, Bucyrus and Zachary Pfeifer, Buckeye Central

All students qualify for the Ohio State Apprenticeship Council Recognized Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certificate of Completion in Manufacturing

*Pending completion of certification requirements

In addition to the student’s individual achievements, the Crawford County TurboCert celebrated its own wins this year including adding a year-long (32 Fridays) Phlebotomy Technician program with nine students. To date, eight of the nine students have taken their examination, and all eight have passed. The program’s second semester courses also saw:

· 100% passage rate in the drone program with six credentials earned

· 100% passage rate in the 5G Wireless Infrastructure Association program with five credentials earned

· 100% passage rate in the Fanuc Robotics program with 3 credentials earned

· 100% passage rate in the NIMS, Measurement, Materials and Safety program with 3 credentials earned

Students interested in enrolling in the Crawford County TurboCert program next fall or spring can express their interest by contacting Program Coordinator Kevin Fourman at fourman.kevin@moesc.net and/or their school career coach or school counselor if they wish to have more information

Taking place at the Crawford Success Center, the TurboCert program offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials in 5G Readiness, Phlebotomy, Robotics in Advanced Manufacturing and Drone Operations and Safety. TurboCert is a dynamic, fast-paced initiative that equips high school students with industry-recognized credentials in high-demand fields.