Jason Cervenec

Speaking at

• ALL Ohio Conference 2026

  Building a Climate-Resilient Workforce: Addressing Education and Training Needs for Ohio’s Great Lakes Communities

  Tuesday, July 21 · 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM · Regent 3

  How can career-technical programs in agriculture and environmental sciences support the unique needs of Ohio’s Great Lakes communities? To address this, The Ohio State University has formed a partnership with water industry employers, education and training providers, and community organizations. In support of advancing a climate-resilient workforce, the partnership is focused on preparing a diverse workforce with specialized expertise in areas such as water quality monitoring, geographic information systems, stormwater infrastructure, and environmental management as well as placing prepared students in in-demand jobs. In this interactive session, we will share the partnership’s progress to date, highlighting skills identified by employers. Then, in small groups, we will gather feedback from participants to better understand how the skills align with current CTE programs, and we will explore opportunities for new programs, jobs, and student experiences.