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Stark Tank leaves a lasting impact on Sharks, Teachers, and Students

Issues (June 2, 2023) – Stark Tank is an entrepreneurial challenge modeled after the television show Shark Tank. Our Stark area program – in its 4th year – is made possible through the generous support of local entrepreneurs and is coordinated by the Stark Education Partnership. Additional support is also...

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College, Work, or the Military - Where Do Students Go After High School?

Issues (May 19, 2023) – High school graduation season is upon us, and the graduating seniors are moving quickly into the next exciting – and sometimes uncertain – phase of life. For most, the big decision is whether to attend a college or university, start working immediately, or enter the military. Each...

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In-Demand Jobs: Statewide & Locally

Issues (May 5, 2023) – Stark Education Partnership celebrates In-Demand Jobs Week! Hosted by the State of Ohio and local workforce organizations, this annual celebration promotes fast-growing, societally essential career fields. Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted are connecting Ohioans...

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Engaging Youth in Entrepreneurship

Issues (April 21, 2023) – The Stark County Minority Business Association (SCMBA) was formed in 2008 as a volunteer organization by Will Dent, Bob Fisher, and Mel Gravely for minority businesses to network and discuss business opportunities and challenges. Today, with over 300 member...

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Stark’s High Demand Job Sectors Abound in Opportunity

Issues (April 7, 2023) – Ohio is a hotbed for corporate innovation and economic vitality. It’s true! With its momentous groundbreaking in February 2023, the new Intel facility to be built in Licking County promises jobs for upwards of 3,000 employees – engineers, technicians, and other administrative positions...

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Empowering Stark's Students: The Impact of AmeriCorps College and Career Guides

Issues (March 24, 2023) – This year, Stark Education Partnership is the host site for three AmeriCorps College and Career Guides – placed in Alliance, Canton, and Massillon high schools. The program puts recent college graduates into urban schools as "near-peers" to help students prepare for a successful...

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Videos Show Students Real-World Connections to Local Career Opportunities

Issues (March 10, 2023) – Are You Aware of What's Available in Stark County? As adults, how many times have you driven by a business and thought, “I wonder what they do?” Our lack of awareness is likely the result of a busy schedule preventing us from searching out the information and the fact that...

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Planning for Our Student's Future

Issues (February 24, 2023) – Tom Botzman, a Familiar Face. After thirty-two years of service as a college professor, vice president for business, and president for nine years at two universities, I decided to retire from full-time work in 2022. It was a privilege to be a part of educating students for so...

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Looking for Key Data on Stark Students?

Issues (February 10, 2023) – Stark Education Partnership (SEP) is currently engaged in career connected learning with the goals of positively impacting students’ career potential and planning, as well as influencing graduates to remain in Stark County. While our focused work centers on middle and high...

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Teens, Cellphones, and Social Media

Issues (January 27, 2023) – As Stark Education Partnership shifted focus over the past year to career connected learning, we had the opportunity to hear from both school and business employees. While connecting local education and workforce entities, we consistently heard about the lack of social and life skills...

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Local Businesses Partner with Schools to Offer Career-Connected Experiences

Issues (January 6, 2023) – Stark Education Partnership (SEP) is poised and ready to support Stark County schools and businesses as they collaborate to engage students in quality work-based learning experiences – and it begins this semester! Students in Alliance City, Marlington Local, Osnaburg Local, Tuslaw...

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