Career Learning Chronicle
March 2026
A Note from Mrs. Morris, Career Learning Principal
March is a month that challenges us to stay focused while also looking ahead. As we recognize Military Awareness Month, we reflect on the values of leadership, discipline, and perseverance that military service represents. These same qualities are ones we encourage in all of our CTE students, no matter which path they choose after graduation.
With WebXams approaching, now is the time to stay consistent. Preparation doesn’t happen all at once, it happens in daily effort, asking questions, reviewing material, and staying organized. Mid-semester can sometimes feel long, but this is where strong habits make the biggest difference.
LCs can support students by encouraging routines, checking in on progress, and celebrating effort.
Spring is just around the corner, bringing fresh energy and a chance to refocus. Let’s use this time to stay motivated and carry that momentum through the weeks ahead.
Attention 8th Grade Students - CTE Opportunities for Freshman Year
Current eighth graders, are you interested in applying to one of OHVA's state approved CTE pathways for the 2026-27 school year?
We recently held an information session to share about all the exciting CTE opportunities available to you as you transition to the high school next year, and applications are currently open to 8th graders only!
If you missed the CTE info session for 8th graders, check out the following resources:
Rising 9th Grade Recording Link
We have eleven pathway programs to choose from including:
Agriculture and Environmental Systems: Animal Science and Management
Agriculture and Environmental Systems: Natural Resource Management
Arts and Communication: Media Arts
Business and Administrative Services: Business Logistics Management
Education and Training: Early Childhood Education
Engineering and Science Technologies: Engineering and Design
Finance: Finance
Health Science: Allied Health
Hospitality and Tourism: Culinary Arts
Information Technology: Cybersecurity
Information Technology: Programming and Software Development
Click here for detailed information on each of these pathways!
8th graders only - APPLY HERE NOW!
Current 9th-11th Graders, your CTE information sessions will be held soon and the application will open to you following the session. Link to the session will be in your CC calendar!
Rising 10th-11th Grade CTE Info Session: 3/16/2026 at 12:00 PM
Rising 12th Grade CTE Info Session: 3/17/2026 at 12:00 PM
Cincinnati Area High School Internship Opportunity
Attention 9-12th grade students in the Greater Cincinnati area: The application for the INTERalliance INTERnship program is now open! The INTERalliance INTERnship program is your opportunity to work for some of the leading companies in the Greater Cincinnati IT industry. This program provides you with real-world work experience while still in high school, laying the foundation for countless opportunities throughout college and beyond.
The INTERalliance INTERnship program teams up with companies like P&G and GE to provide Interns with the most experience possible during their internship. Rather than getting coffee, INTERallliance Interns learn from executives about what it takes to be a future leader in Cincinnati’s IT industry.
Please contact central.office@INTERalliance.org if you have any questions or concerns. For more information: https://interalliance.org/programs/internships/
BGSU Summer Camps
Bowling Green State University hosts summer camps for students to explore several areas including cybersecurity, health science, manufacturing, writing, marine biology, music, fine art, athletics, and more!
Applications are open and spots fill quickly! Sign up here!
Note that some camps are free and others have an associated cost. Financial assistance is available by applying through this link.
7th Grade Career Explorations
Students in Mrs. Greenfelder's 7th grade Career Explorations classes have explored entrepreneurship & began brainstorming new business ideas! Over the next few weeks, they will analyze employment trends and discover the many CTSOs that can help them achieve useful workplace skills before graduation.
OHVA FFA Living to Serve: Virtual Get-Well Cards for Veterans 🌽
OHVA FFA members are proud to share that we are creating and sending virtual get-well cards to veterans currently in the hospital. This small gesture is our way of saying thank you to the brave men and women who have served our country. This project truly reflects our FFA motto, “Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve,” as students put service and gratitude into action. Students are designing heartfelt messages filled with encouragement, appreciation, and well wishes. We are honored to support our veterans and brighten their day in a meaningful way!
OHVA BPA Shines at State Leadership Conference
Several BPA students who placed at the Regional BPA Competition were invited to attend the BPA State Leadership Conference held in Columbus, OH, on February 23rd & 24th.
We are so proud of ALL students who qualified, as well as the eleven OHVA BPA students who made the trip to attend the in-person conference and represented OHVA so well! We also want to give a shout out to the teachers who prepared them and extend a special thanks to Mrs. Green, Mrs. Keaton, Mrs. Mullins, Mrs. Teeple, and Mrs. Fannin who accompanied OHVA's BPA students!
Competing against students from across the state, OHVA participants earned multiple top‑ten finishes, showcasing exceptional talent in technology, communications, and business skills. Two of our students earned an invitation to the BPA National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Nashville, TN in May! Way to go! 🎉
Join us in congratulating the following students for their impressive accomplishments:
- Auri L. – Linux Operating System Fundamentals – 6th Place - National Leadership Conference Qualifier
- Maxwell Z. – Digital Media Production – 4th Place - National Leadership Conference Qualifier
- Edward S. – Computer Programming Concepts (Open) – 2nd Place
- Auri L. – Information Technology Concepts (Open) – 5th Place
- Edward S. – Information Technology Concepts (Open) – 7th Place
- Maxwell Z. – Digital Communications and Design Concepts (Open) – 2nd Place
- Maxwell Z. – Meeting and Event Planning Concepts (Open) – 3rd Place
These accomplishments are a testament to our students’ dedication, creativity, and technical expertise. We are proud of every student who represented OHVA with excellence at the state level. Congratulations to all OHVA BPA competitors for an outstanding showing!
Personal Concerns and College/Career Planning
If you are a CTE pathway student and would like support in the areas of academic planning & progress towards graduation, college and career planning, or have personal concerns (social, emotional, mental health, etc.), please reach out to your school counselor:
CTE Pathway Students with last names A-K: Mrs. Alonzo at salonzo@ohva.org or 419-482-0948 ext. 7131
CTE Pathway Students with last names L-Z: Mrs. Bard at tbard@ohva.org or 419-482-0948 ext. 7283
If you are a CTE Explorations student or are not participating in a CTE pathway right now, please reach out to your assigned school counselor, who is the teacher listed in your Finding Your Path course and School Counselor classroom. Click here for counselor contact information.
