MANSFIELD, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW) – The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (ESC) Business Advisory Council, in partnership with the Cardington Miller Center, Marion Technical College, Ashland University, and Morrow County school districts, proudly hosted its End-of-Year Celebration on May 8, 2026, recognizing student achievements and industry certifications earned through the inaugural year of the Morrow County TurboCert program.

Launched in January 2026, the Morrow County TurboCert program completed its first successful semester, providing students with intensive, career-focused programming designed to prepare them for high-demand industries through hands-on training and nationally recognized credentials.

During the celebration, students were presented with certificates and credentials by Amy Wood, Director of Grants and Special Projects, and Kalin Wilburn, Morrow County TurboCert Program Coordinator. The 2025–2026 cohort included eight students representing three of Morrow County’s four public school districts.

2025–2026 Recognized Students

5G Readiness and Fiber OpTIC Installer (Information Technology)

Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) and Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) – Steven Damron (Cardington); Zack Pickens (Cardington); Anthony Scheibe (Northmor); Raedon Weathers (Cardington); Kayden Wells (Cardington)

FANUC Robotic Arm and Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation PLC (Advanced Manufacturing)

Fanuc Handling Tool Operation & Programming and Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation PLC – Mudar Abuayyash (Highland); Dane Creswell (Northmor); Dakota Smith (Highland)

All participating students also qualified for the Ohio State Apprenticeship Council Recognized Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certificate of Completion in Manufacturing.

The first year of the Morrow County TurboCert program demonstrated exceptional success:

  • 100% passage rate in either the Fiber OpTIC Installer program, earning 12 credential points or the 5G Wireless Infrastructure Association program, earning 12 credential points
  • 100% passage rate in the FANUC Robotics program, earning 6 credential points
  • 100% passage rate in the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) program, earning 6 credential points

Students interested in enrolling in the Morrow County TurboCert program for the upcoming fall or spring semesters are encouraged to contact Program Coordinator Kalin Wilburn at wilburn.kalin@moesc.net or speak with their school career coach or counselor for additional information.

Hosted at the Cardington Miller Center, the TurboCert program provides high school juniors and seniors with the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials in advanced manufacturing and advanced technology. As a dynamic and accelerated workforce development initiative, TurboCert equips students with the skills, certifications and experience necessary to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving career landscape.

Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center provides specialized academic and support services, including professional development, 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.