Partnership, Engagement and Collaboration

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Foster meaningful partnerships aimed at enhancing educational pathways, promoting workforce development for the region’s prosperity, improving learning environments and meeting the financial needs of students.

COTC recognizes the profound significance of fostering and strengthening partnerships to enrich educational opportunities and support workforce development in the community. By promoting career-technical education, facilitating pathways for college credit and aligning programs with industry needs, COTC aims to enhance technical skill development, increase workforce diversity and bolster the region’s economic vitality. Moreover, through strategic alliances and shared resources with other educational providers, COTC endeavors to maximize efficiency and avoid duplication of services, ensuring the effective utilization of resources to meet the evolving needs of learners and employers alike.

Goals

  • Champion the commitment to the collaborative partnership between the college and The Ohio State University to garner efficiencies and build capacities.
  • Enhance collaboration and partnership between the college and area high schools and career/technical centers, focusing on initiatives such as CCP, career exploration, and improving communications to provide students with better pathways and resources for higher education and career readiness.
  • Create more partnerships with business and industry to more robustly serve as a workforce development partner to help community leaders, economic development partners and local governments attract new companies to our region.