Making connections between what is learned in the classroom and its relevance to future careers is essential to preparing youth for post-high school career choices. Ohio law requires school boards of education of each city, local, exempted village, and joint vocational school district to adopt a policy on career advising and student success plans for students identified as at risk for dropping out of high school. 

The Career Advising division of the State Support Team 7 website offers instructional resources and supports for educational partners, families, and community members to aspire students, as early as in kindergarten a career pathway available to them such as the workforce, post-secondary training or military.

Ohio Revised Code 3313.6020: Policy on Career Advising https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3313.6020

Ohio Revised Code 3301.079: Academic Standards -Model Curriculum https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3301.079/6-12-2024

Ohio Revised Code 3313.617: Adoption of Policy for At Risk of Not Qualifying for High School Diploma https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3313.617

D.E.W. Ohio’s Graduation Requirements: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-s-Graduation-Requirements

D.E.W. Ohio Curriculum Choices: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/Ohios-Learning-Standards/Ohio-Curriculum-Choices

D.E.W. Career Pathways: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Career-Tech/Career-Connections/Career-Pathways

D.E.W. Career Fields/Career Tech: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Career-Tech

D.E.W. Career Advising Policy https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Career-Tech/Career-Connections/Career-Advising-Policy

Student Success and Graduatiuon Plans: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Career-Tech/Career-Connections/Career-Advising-Policy/Overview-and-the-Foundations-of-Career-Advising/Career-Advising-in-Student-Success-and-Graduation

D.E.W. Ohio Resources for College and Career Planning: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/Career-and-College-Planning