Westerville City Schools students and family members can learn about immediate job opportunities and future careers from local employers at Westerville Prepared, a one-of-a-kind event that brings industry leaders, community groups and educators together to build a talent pipeline that starts in the classroom.
Leaders from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Lake Shore Cryotronics, Corna Kokosing and Revolution Group are among the groups hosting breakout sessions about employer needs in the region’s most in-demand industries: healthcare, information technology, logistics, engineering and skilled trades. Representatives from various military branches will also host sessions during the event.
Students and families will learn about a new career apprenticeship opportunity starting this fall with Drive Direct, a used car dealership on Morse Road. Through the apprenticeship, WCSD students can get on-the-job training with potential employment during and after the program.
The Westerville Prepared community event will also feature a hands-on CSI activity for students in grades 3-5 in the Otterbein Makerspace; a student showcase featuring elementary partnerships with community organizations and middle and high school pathway programs; and a community resource hub with groups such as W.A.R.M, City of Westerville, Franklin County Job and Family Services and the Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio.
Columbus State Community College President Dr. David Harrison, Otterbein University President Dr. John Comerford and WCSD Superintendent Dr. John Kellogg will serve as the event’s featured speakers.
Westerville Prepared is 6-8 p.m. April 20 at The Point at Otterbein.
Other employers and industry leaders supporting and/or participating in the Westerville Prepared community event include:
HEALTH
ENGINEERING
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Lake Shore Cryotronics
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ABB
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Mid-City Electric
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SafeX
LOGISTICS/IT
SKILLED TRADES
MILITARY
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Ohio Army National Guard
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Navy
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Army
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Marines
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Air Force
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Coast Guard
Families in need of transportation to the event can use COTA Plus, which will have a stop at The Point. (More information on COTA Plus is available here.)
Event sponsors include Westerville City Schools, Westerville Chamber of Commerce, City of Westerville, Westerville Public Library, Otterbein University, COTA and Dawson Careers.
Those with questions can contact Dawn Sayre at sayres@westerville.k12.oh.us.