Ohio Department of Education Career-Tech

Career fields and career pathways form the basis of an Ohio Career Field Initiative that responds to the needs of a rapidly changing economy. Schools and career centers are the best sources for local career preparation information. Click on the links below to access resources and contact information.

Career-Technical Education (CTE) is available at all Ohio public schools. Each career center has an informative website listing information regarding program offerings. For a list of career centers by school district, click here.

Career Field Resources

• Ohio CTE Career Fields, Pathways, and Specializations (PDF) (Word)

Career Field Consultants

• Agriculture and Environmental Systems:
  Leah.Amstutz@education.ohio.gov   
  Cyndi.Brill@education.ohio.gov
  Kevin.Williams@education.ohio.gov  
• Arts and Communication:
  Pat.Huston@education.ohio.gov
• Business and Administrative Services, Finance, and Marketing:
  Dee.Sturgill@education.ohio.gov
• Construction Technologies and Transportation Systems:
  Mike.Cowles@education.ohio.gov
• Education and Training and Hospitality and Tourism:
  MaryJo.Kohl@education.ohio.gov
• Engineering and Science Technologies (PLTW) and Manufacturing Technologies:
  James.Ruble@education.ohio.gov
• Government and Public Administration and Law and Public Safety:
  Eric.Landversicht@education.ohio.gov
• Health Science and Human Services:
  Linda.OConnor@education.ohio.gov
• Information Technology
  Aaron.Stewart@education.ohio.gov
• Director, Ohio Career-Technical Education
  Steve Gratz
  Steve.Gratz@education.ohio.gov