Student driving a construction vehicle

Our Work

What We Do

​As part of our work OACTS regularly communicates and advocates with legislators and policymakers throughout Ohio to create an environment in our state which promotes the growth and quality of Ohio’s career centers.

​Our organization builds on partnerships with many different education entities, businesses, and governmental agencies to foster an understanding of how career-technical and adult education impacts the lives of students and contributes to the workforce of Ohio by supplying skilled workers to help grow Ohio’s economy.

student with cow

students in medical setting

students in greenhouse

student welding

Our Vision

To be THE catalyst for reimagining student success!

Re-Imagining
Innovative/Creative
Thinking differently
Outside the box

The Catalyst
We make it happen
Significant change
The driver​

Student Success
All students/Any learner
Defined by student
Personalized success

Our Mission

To provide a recognized
high-quality workforce development and
education system that enables all learners to lead
productive, successful lives,
contributing to economic growth.

Our Values

Collaborative

Results Oriented

Student Focused

Trusted

Our Actions

Build strong leaders of CTE

Influence, educate, and inform members

Advocate for support of CTE at a state and national level

Promote and market a positive image of CTE in Ohio