State Senator Shane Wilkin (R-Hillsboro) has announced that more than $5 million is coming to the 17th Senate District to support career-technical education programs. The award recipients, including schools such as Adena Local, Dawson-Bryant Local, Lawrence County, and New Lexington School District, will use the funds to prepare Ohio's students for future careers.
"Our state is reaping the benefits of economic success, and it is critical that our children are prepared to meet the ever-growing demands of the workforce," expressed Wilkin. "I’m excited these funds are coming to Southern Ohio to directly help our students jumpstart their careers."
The funds, totaling more than $5 million, are part of the Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Program, which aims to provide financial support for the purchase of updated equipment for career-technical programs. In total, 56 schools across Ohio will benefit from over $67.7 million from this program, enabling them to reach an additional 10,345 students.
The allocation of funds for the program was made in House Bill 33, Ohio's main operating budget, a bill that Senator Wilkin actively supported. The success of this initiative has paved the way for the second round of the Career Technical Education Equipment Grant, which is set to open later this spring. Schools interested in applying for this grant opportunity can find more information on the application process on the official website.
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