AJ Huff

Speaking at

• ALL Ohio Conference 2026

  Building Student Voice and Leadership in CTE: A Scalable Student Ambassador Model

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

  Student voice plays a powerful role in career technical education. When intentionally structured, student leadership can strengthen recruitment efforts, enhance program visibility, support equity and access, and deepen engagement across CTE pathways. This session will highlight the Butler Tech Student Ambassador Program as a case study in designing and sustaining a structured, scalable leadership model embedded within CTE. Participants will learn how Butler Tech recruits, trains, and supports student ambassadors; establishes clear leadership expectations; and intentionally develops students as confident representatives of career technical education. Ambassadors serve as visible advocates for their programs—engaging prospective students and families, supporting new student onboarding, and representing CTE in interactions with business partners, elected officials, and community stakeholders. This structured approach has expanded student-led outreach capacity, strengthened consistency across campuses, and reinforced leadership skill development aligned to workforce readiness. The presentation will share practical strategies for aligning ambassador responsibilities to district priorities, including strengthening recruitment pipelines, improving early engagement, and advancing student retention across CTE pathways. Through guided discussion and workshop-style collaboration, participants will identify actionable steps to elevate student voice and leadership within their own districts.