Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Director Stephen D. Dackin
announced Ohio's 2025 Business-Education Leader Awards for Excellent Business Advisory Councils. The ESC's Business Advisory Council (BAC) was named a four-star honoree. Four-star honorees "implement all quality practices throughout the year to create a culture of career-focused opportunities in alignment with in-demand occupations and provide supporting data."
The ESC's BAC is supported by the work of school districts and businesses to foster cooperation, engage in dialogue, build trust, and identify strategies that transform the student learning experience. This work helps schools to align with the needs of businesses and assists in building awareness of the local labor market, promoting work-based experiences, and helping students prepare for successful learning and employment opportunities.