Expanding career tech opportunities across Ohio

Dear friends and neighbors, Ohio’s future depends on preparing the next generation with skills to succeed, and a traditional college pathway isn’t always what’s best for every student. As Ohio’s lieutenant governor, I worked to expand career and technical education across our state, providing students and schools with resources to be ready to join the workforce. As your U.S. Senator, I helped pass the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which will help schools create more short-term training opportunities for students. Today, those investments are paying off. I recently visited the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center (MCCTC) and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College where educators, students, and alumni shared how expanded career tech opportunities are preparing more Ohioans for in-demand careers and helping employers build the workforce they need. Hearing from Ohioans MCCTC Superintendent John Zehentbauer shared the school received an $11.4 million grant through Ohio’s career tech expansion initiative, something I worked toward as lieutenant governor, allowing the center to build a new facility and purchase modern equipment. The expansion will open this fall with 100 new student spots, giving more students access to hands-on career training after years of turning applicants away. Hear their story here . Former Cincinnati State President Dr. Monica Posey shared how our work together advanced the Rapids and Super Rapids project and the TechCred program, helping her students get ahead. I also secured federal funding to modernize Cincinnati State’s advanced manufacturing program. Hear her story here . Career tech graduates are already seeing the benefits! Ben, a 2026 graduate, shared how career tech education helped him pursue electrical engineering, operate his own business, and build a future in cybersecurity. Robert, a career tech alumnus and business owner, said career tech education gave him the foundation to start one of only four companies in the United States using a specialized manufacturing process. These stories are examples of what’s possible when we invest in students, expand access to career tech education, and give schools resources to prepare the next generation of Ohio’s workforce. Whether students go straight into the workforce, continue their education, or start a business of their own, I want every Ohioan to have the chance to build a successful future right here at home. I’ll always advocate for real-life solutions that help young Ohioans get ahead. We’re here to help Customer service is my top priority. My team and I have offices across Ohio to help our nearly 11.9 million neighbors. You can find the office locations here . As your U.S. Senator, my number one goal is to be a resource for you. If you’re having issues with federal agencies, you can fill out a form here for help. You can also call my Columbus office at (614) 369-4925 to speak with a dedicated member of my casework team. Stay in touch You can keep up with the work I’m doing on behalf of Ohioans by following me on X at @SenJonHusted , Facebook at www.facebook.com/SenJonHusted , YouTube at @SenJonHusted , and Instagram at @SenJonHusted . In your service, Jon Husted In Case You Missed it in the News: The Hill: Sen. Jon Husted answers Schumer’s ‘toothless’ charge on data center bill Fox News: Dems kill Republican’s chances of lowering Americans’ electricity bills in key election flashpoint Toledo Blade: Senate blocks Husted’s bill to address data center costs Cleveland.com: Jon Husted’s bill to fight human trafficking heads to Trump’s desk Lima.com: Husted’s Great Lakes bill passes Senate Hometown Stations: Husted meets with farmers to discuss Farm Bill and agriculture concerns WCMH NBC News 4: Ohio’s Senators call for ban on licenses for undocumented immigrants WLWT News 5: Ohio senator proposes bill to limit international student-athlete participation in college sports