Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted announce institutions approved for Ohio Teacher Bootcamp Program

2/5/2024

Bootcamps expose K-12 educators to business needs in their communities

Last week, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Director of the Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation, announced that eight institutions of higher education received approval to offer Ohio's Teacher Bootcamp Program, creating firsthand experiences for up to 655 Ohio K-12 educators. Teacher bootcamps connect educators to local businesses so they can learn more about the in-demand skills needed to be successful in the current workforce. The program aims to help educators better prepare students for career readiness upon graduation.

During bootcamps, educators complete related coursework and participate in business tours to learn about in-demand skills firsthand. Through these experiences, educators are exposed to new industries, jobs, and skills so they can use real-world knowledge when teaching their students, helping to better prepare them for a career in their community upon graduation. 

The following eight institutions of higher education received approval and will facilitate the teacher experiences and receive reimbursement for tuition costs of coursework taken by teachers when they earn graduate credit or continuing education units:

• Ashland University
• Lake Erie College
• Malone University
• Miami University
• Sinclair Community College
• University of Cincinnati
• University of Findlay
• Youngstown State University

The goal of the Teacher Bootcamp Program is to incentivize educator professional development and strengthen the quality of education in industries including Broadband & 5G, Cybersecurity, Healthcare, Transportation, Advanced Manufacturing, or other Trades.

Individuals interested in learning more can visit the Teacher Bootcamp Program webpage.