TIFFIN, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—The North Central Ohio Educational Service Center (NCOESC) successfully hosted its 2025 Educator Business Boot Camp from June 2-5, linking 20 local educators with 10 diverse area businesses. The initiative aimed to provide teachers with firsthand insights into local industries and the critical skills students need for the modern workforce.

Throughout the four-day program, participating educators explored sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, finance and technology. They gained a deeper understanding of available job opportunities and the essential skills required for securing and retaining positions within these industries.

Beyond career exploration, educators also learned about educational advancement opportunities and benefits offered by the participating companies. This included valuable insights into pathways that can help students acquire career-ready skills and potentially avoid college debt.

As a direct outcome, teachers developed classroom units or projects based on their industry tours. This practical application will help bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world career demands. Participants also earned three hours of graduate credit in partnership with Ashland University.

Educators from Fostoria City Schools, Hopewell-Loudon Local Schools, Old Fort Local Schools, Riverdale Local Schools, Tiffin City Schools, Upper Sandusky Exempted Village Schools, and Vanguard Sentinel Career and Technology Centers attended the boot camp.

Participating businesses included American Plastics, Arnold Machine, Bascom Communications, Church & Dwight, Croghan Colonial Bank, Edward Jones, Grammar Logistics, National Machinery, Tiffin Mercy Hospital and Webster Industries.

The 2025 Educator Business Boot Camp was a collaborative effort, brought to fruition by Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted’s Office of Workforce Transformation, NCOESC, Vanguard Sentinel Career and Technology Centers, Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce, Ashland University, and local schools and businesses.

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