This summer the ESC was awarded a
Drive to Succeed grant from the
Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) to expand access to teen driver training for low-income students and families. The OTSO’s goal is to promote traffic safety messaging, research, and programming in Ohio to decrease traffic fatalities.
Recent OTSO research has provided data for the first time in Ohio that indicates a correlation between youth who complete driver training and obtain their license before they turn 18 and their crash outcomes within the first year of licensure. With the knowledge that driver training plays a crucial role in creating safer new drivers, OTSO is focused on helping more young drivers obtain driver training by making it more accessible.
The ESC has partnered with Canal Winchester Local Schools and Hilliard City Schools as part of this program. High school students in both districts meeting specific requirements will be eligible to apply for a scholarship. The scholarship will allow students to enroll and complete a high-quality driver's education and training program through Schwartz Driving School. With a mission to promote safe and responsible driving practices, the driving school offers comprehensive courses designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to become confident and capable drivers.
To learn more about the ESC’s Drive to Succeed program, the partnership with Canal Winchester Local Schools and Hilliard City Schools, and how to apply for a scholarship, please see here:
https://www.escco.org/DriveToSucceed