It turns out state officials are, indeed, working toward bringing more supports to public school students who are already thinking about life after high school graduation. Last week, Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce announced $7.1 million for the Career Pathway Support Networks Request for Applications.

The money is part of a two-year effort to prepare students for in-demand careers through “advising, mentoring, exposure to various professions, and expanded career-technical education,” according to DeWine’s office.

Funding will be distributed among the seven JobsOhio regions, so districts, schools, Career-Technical Planning Districts and regional partners can apply for help with their work.

The idea is to focus on increasing access and participation in

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