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Southeast Region Career Pathway Support Network
December 2025 Newsletter
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As we wrap up 2025, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our Southeast CPSN partners and stakeholders for your support as we launch this important work. And a special thank you to our Steering Committee members for helping guide the vision for our region.
Looking ahead, our team is eager to connect with districts about pathway expansion—especially in the middle grades. If you’re planning for new VM courses, updating existing pathways, or strengthening career advising and mentoring, please reach out. We want to support your work and ensure we’re all moving toward our shared regional goals together.
With the holiday season in full swing, I hope you find time for rest, joy, and celebration. We are excited to step into 2026 with energy, purpose, and strong partnerships across Southeast Ohio.
And one more request—please continue to send us your success stories. We’d love to highlight the incredible programs, partnerships, and student experiences happening throughout our region in future newsletters.
Warm holiday wishes to you and your teams!
— Katie Good, SE CPSN Regional Lead
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The Southeast Region held its first CSPN Steering Committee meeting on November 12,2025 at Tri-County Career Center. The excitement and passion for our new work was palpable!
Our Sub Committees are formed, and we are looking forward to moving into the next phase of our work in the coming months.
If you are interested in attending our stakeholders meeting in the future, please reach out to Katie Good. katie.good@ecoesc.org
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We are excited to invite you to the GRIT Days of Learning Conference, taking place on February 26-27, 2026, at Washington State College of Ohio in Marietta. Join leaders and innovators from across Appalachian Ohio as we exchange big ideas, spark creativity, and tackle real-world challenges. This year’s theme is “Playbook for Progress: Writing GRIT’s Next Chapter.”
Register here: GRIT DAYS OF LEARNING 2026
For more details and to register, please visit our conference page and secure your spot today!
We look forward to welcoming you to an event full of learning, collaboration, and impact. Together, let’s shape the future of our communities.
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 You’re Invited!
Appalachian STEM Collaborative 2025: AI Summit
Join us back at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center for the AI Summit, featuring:
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AI Power Hour: GenAI tools for classrooms, careers, and communities
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Breakout Sessions: Engagement strategies, workflow hacks, and real-world examples
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TechCred Credential: Earn an official AI credential with 100+ hours of resources!
Wednesday, December 17th
 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Registration at 8:00 AM)
 Cambridge, OH
 Register now
 Or visit: https://www.stemcollaborativeoh.org/events-asc
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Sharing One Idea at a Time
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As we continue to enhance our newsletter, we want to share some exciting developments on the horizon. We want to showcase highlights from Middle School Career Tech, Advising and Mentoring, Regional CTPD Good Works, And Regional Industry.
The stories, pictures, field trips and all of the good works you tell, will help us highlight your schools, students, and partnering industries! We believe these additions will help enrich our newsletter and provide valuable insights and inspiration! Please email or Amanda Parker, amanda.parker@ecoesc.org We appreciate and celebrate you!
If you know someone who does not currently receive our newsletter, please share their contact so they can be added.
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Middle School Spotlight
Why Middle School CTE Matters?
– Early career exposure boosts engagement.
– Helps students make informed high school pathway choices.
– Aligns with emerging economic opportunities in Ohio.
– Experiential learning and real-world connections.
– Secures equal opportunity and access for all students.
– Now required for all 7th and 8th grade students to have access to Middle Grades CTE.
Now is the time for planning for Middle School CTE expansion in your district for next school year! Review the CTE Middle Grade Programming ODEW webpage for additional information, and contact the SE CPSN or your CTPD for support in program design, course selection, teacher identification, and application submission to make sure your students have access to high quality career exploration through career technical education beginning in the fall!
https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Career-Tech/CTE-Middle-Grade-Programming
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Advising and Mentoring Spotlight
Is your district ready to review and improve your career advising? ODEW has an incredible resource in the Career Advising Toolkit. Do you need support utilizing the toolkit or working through the gap analysis? Contact the SE CPSN for additional information and support
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Regional CTPD Good Works Spotlight
Belmont Career Center senior Welding students recently had the opportunity to have an incredible tour of both a Rig Site and a Production Site of Ascent Resources! The students gained valuable, real-world insight and hands-on perspective that will stay with them as they prepare for their future careers!
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Regional Industry Spotlight
The Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers’ Coalition presents the M.A.D.E. Tour!
The M.A.D.E. Tour delivers a one-of-a-kind, hands on experience that introduces students to the world of modern manufacturing – without ever leaving school. From 3rd grade through high school, students will see how creativity, problem-solving, and technology come together to create exciting career opportunities. Visit their website for more info – https://www.aomanufacturers.org/made
AOMC serves Athens, Belmont, Gallia, Guernsey, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, and Washington Counties in Southeast Ohio.AOMC serves Athens, Belmont, Gallia, Guernsey, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, and Washington Counties in Southeast Ohio.
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Please note!
Governor Mike DeWine has vetoed SB50 (Schaffer) REGARDING CERTIFICATE, WORK REQUIREMENTS – UNDER AGE 16. In his veto message, he noted that child labor laws have long allowed 14- and 15-year-olds to work after school until 7:00 PM, and that SB50 would have extended that to 9:00 PM on school nights. He stated that he does not believe it is wise for 14- and 15-year-olds to work that late on school nights and sees no compelling reason to deviate from current law.
At this time, existing youth employment laws remain in place, which means current work-based learning and student employment practices for 14- and 15-year-olds are unchanged.
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I would like to invite you to help us spread the word about the 2026 Ohio Healthcare Virtual Career Fair to your schools and partners. This free event is designed to inspire Ohio middle and high school students as they explore rewarding careers in healthcare.
Students will:
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Hear welcoming remarks from Governor Mike DeWine
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Watch short, engaging videos produced by Ohio’s hospitals that feature medical assistants, nurses, radiologic technologists, respiratory therapists, and surgical technologists
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Join live Q&A sessions with healthcare professionals to ask questions about their careers
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Learn about education and training options from high school through college
Event Details
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Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Virtual via Zoom Webinar
Additional event details are available at https://healthcollab.org/ohio-healthcare-virtual-career-fair.
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Time to Register!
2026 CTE Student Showcase are open, and submissions will close on December 13, 2025.
The Showcase is open to middle school, secondary, and post-secondary (OTC) students.
You’re invited to apply for the Showcase, taking place at the Ohio Statehouse on February 4, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM during the Ohio ACTE Legislative Seminar at the Ohio State House. This event highlights the powerful impact of career and technical education through hands-on, real-world learning experiences. Students will present their work, engage with policymakers, and help demonstrate the value of CTE across Ohio.
Each district will receive one 6-foot table and two chairs in the Statehouse atrium. If your display requires electricity, please note this on your submission form.
Interactive elements, handouts, and materials are encouraged but not required.
Please note: The Executive Committee has removed the registration fee for 2026, so there is no cost to participate.
Timeline Overview:
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Submission Deadline: December 13, 2025
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Selection Review: December 16–20, 2025
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Notification of Selected Districts: January 6, 2026
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CTE Student Showcase: February 4, 2026
Submit your application HERE!
We hope your district will take part in this meaningful opportunity to showcase the excellence happening in Ohio’s CTE programs.
Our Best,
Ohio ACTE | Info
info@ohioacte.org
www.ohioacte.org
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Southeast Region Career Pathway Support Network Contacts
Katie Good ,Regional Lead 740-517-2207
Tara Adornetto, Coordinator tara.adornetto@ecoesc.org – Athens, Coshocton, Guernsey, Hocking, Holmes, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, and Perry
Harmoni Stamper, Coordinator, harmoni.stamper@ecoesc.org 740-464-2838- Adams County Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Pike, Ross, Scioto, and Vinton
Amanda Parker, Coordinator, , 740-312-8447- Belmont, Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson, Monroe, and Washington
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