As technology continues to shape the future of work, access to high-quality, pre-apprenticeship opportunities is more important than ever. In a recent interview with WOSU-NPR AllSides, TECH CORPS leaders discussed how new state funding is helping expand technology education and workforce pathways for students in rural and small communities across Ohio.
In the conversation, Lisa Chambers, Executive Director of TECH CORPS, is joined by Beth Keplar, Director of Teaching and Learning at Teays Valley Local School District. Together, they explore how the Student TECH CORPS Tech Support program is creating meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for in-demand technology careers while strengthening local communities.
The interview highlights the importance of state investment in pre-apprenticeship facilitators, the role of school–community partnerships, and how TECH CORPS is closing the opportunity gap by delivering career-connected technology programs that build skills, confidence, and clear pathways into the workforce.
Listen to the full AllSides interview to learn how this funding is helping ensure more students, regardless of geography, have access to the tools and experiences they need to unlock a successful future.
