ILHS upperclassmen got some exciting news from the manufacturing sector during their recent Career Speaker Series visit.
Nate Titus, an ILHS alum and current Western Ohio Workforce Partnerships Lead for Honda Motor Company, presented to the group.
He says these students are in a unique position.
"Because by 2030 the industry is saying that 85% of manufacturing jobs do not exist yet. How many of you started to think about AI or working directly beside of a robot?"
Titus encouraged the students to think outside the 4-year degree box and explore the education that may be available through employment. Titus also discussed the need for young people study engineering technology to have the ability to create or repair manufacturing equipment.
"For your career pathway, think about whether
you want to be more hands-on or you want to be more theory-based."
Titus is a 2004 Indian Lake High School graduate. He started out at the University
of Toledo, then joined the Navy. He completed his degree from Franklin University while employed, so he has participated in all of the 3 Es.
ILHS upperclassmen learned about the world of job opportunities in the health care setting during a recent Career Speaker Series visit.
Taylor Allison from Mary Rutan Health's Human Resources department detailed the many kinds of jobs available in a health center or hospital ranging from food service to physicians.
He offered lists of positions that only require a high school diploma and others that need a certificate or two-year degree. Allison also explained the difference between clinical and non-clinical positions. Finally, he discussed tuition assistance opportunities for employees who hope to move up in the MRH organization by furthering their eduction.
This visit is part of the Career Speakers Series supported by the Logan County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Logan County Collaborative between industry leaders and educators.
ILHS College and Career Readiness students heard about the unconventional
path to the bench taken by a local judge.
The latest Career Speaker was Judge Jacob Estes from the Bellefontaine Municipal Court.
Judges Estes was recently elected to the position after practicing law in Logan County for 10 years.
Estes attended a very small parochial school growing up and became a State Parole Officer, Juvenile Probation Officer, and Juvenile Corrections Officer as soon as his young age would allow. After serving in those roles for many years, he eventually graduated from Capital University Law School. He told the students, even though he didn't decide during his teen years to become a judge, his career opportunities and experiences led him to this position.
He offered several bits of advice including:
-learn to read, speak and write well or work well with your hands
-don't be afraid to make mistakes
-don't let upbringing or circumstances hold you back
-ask for help from others
-treat people with respect!
The Career Speakers Series is supported and arranged by the Logan County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Logan County Collaborative between industry leaders and educators.
As Veterans Day approaches, the ILHS College and Career Readiness students heard from another branch of the military--the Marines-- during their latest Career Speaker session. Sgt. Angel Gasca from the local Marine recruiting office talked to the students about active duty and the reserves. He explained many opportunities for job training in the Marines and chances to travel the world.
Sgt. Gasca encouraged the students to consider the Marines no matter what is their field of interest.
He said, "Most people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. Marines never have to wonder."
The Career Speakers Series is supported and arranged by the Logan County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Logan County Collaborative between industry leaders and educators.
Indian Lake College and Career Readiness students are considering all the options available with Uncle Sam.
Staff Sgt. Noles from the local Army Recruiting office was the latest Career Speaker in the series. He stressed the availability of non-combat jobs in the Army such as diesel
technicians for vehicles, electricians and even physical therapists. Sgt. Noles explained that the Army allows you to choose a job and it helps you pay for college to use your training outside of the armed forces. He stressed that many are able to choose which base they'd like to live at--either in the states or overseas.
The Career Speakers Series is supported and arranged by the Logan County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Logan County Collaborative between industry leaders and educators.
ILHS College and Career Readiness students considered a career in safety with their first Career Speaker guest this fall.
Health and Safety Manager Trent Myers from the Cliff Corporation in Cleveland explained the importance of his line of work recently.
Myers is a Ben Logan graduation who earned degrees in Environmental Science
from Cleveland State University and Environmental Safety and Occupation Health Management from the University of Findlay. He currently works in the steel industry in downtown Cleveland.
"Our task is to help companies and organizations around us protect their people and the environment." Myers explained, "It's a huge undertaking, with a lot of regulations, but ultimately it's advantageous for companies to keep their people at work and not create environmental issues."
He reports that environmental health and safety managers are some of the most in demand positions in the US since the Covid-19 epidemic.
This visit is the first of many Career Speakers Series supported and arranged by the Logan County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Logan County Collaborative between industry leaders and educators.