Partner Experiences

Connected Career Rounds

The Cleveland Clinic Center for Youth and College Education is pleased to announce that the full library of eleven Connected Career Rounds sessions from this school year is now available on-demand for free to all students and educators, as well as nine sessions from prior years. In these one-hour lessons, Cleveland Clinic caregivers walk through care scenarios and describe their professional roles, as well as how they got to where they are. The Connected Career Rounds team provides additional information about the depicted careers such as expected income, 10-year expected job growth, education requirements and local education programs.

Students and school professionals can access these one-hour videos about careers in healthcare by going to this link and selecting “log in as a guest” in the bottom left corner. In addition to the sessions, you and your students can also access links to relevant educational programs and career resources, video features on in-demand jobs at Cleveland Clinic, and caregiver testimonials from healthcare professionals.

If you want to receive updates about Connected Career Rounds for next school year, please complete this short form. If you have any questions about the Center for Youth and College Education, please check out our website or reach out to cyce@ccf.org.

Upcoming Programs

RSVP (Regional Site Visit Program)

Looking to have your students visit local companies to see work in action? We'd be happy to help you coordinate visits to Northeast Ohio companies, giving your students a behind-the-scenes look at regional employers and the opportunity to learn first-hand what it's like to work in a professional environment. Past sites included Deloitte, Ohio CAT, LAND, and KeyBank. Interested in having your students participate in this program? You can learn more by visiting our portal here and contact Emma Maloney (emaloney@greatercle.com) to make requests.

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Career Chats

Looking for IT and Financial Services professionals to speak to your students in your classroom or as part of a career fair?  We’ll help you find a Professional to come to your school to share stories about their IT/Finance career pathways and provide information about their industry.  GCCC schools can make Career Chat requests through the Vector PathwaysOS portal, other teachers/educators are welcome to contact Emma Maloney (emaloney@greatercle.com) to make requests.

The Health Collaboration

Free 2026 Ohio Healthcare Virtual Career Fair

We’re excited to invite your schools to participate in the 2026 Ohio Healthcare Virtual Career Fair. This free, statewide event provides middle and high school students an opportunity to explore rewarding, in-demand careers in healthcare. Participation will not only inspire your students but also supports district goals for career readiness and employer engagement recognized on Ohio’s school report cards.

Event Details:

• Wednesday, February 25, 2026

• 9:00–11:30 a.m.

• Virtual -Zoom Webinar

Students will:

• 1. Hear welcoming remarks from Governor Mike DeWine and a keynote presentation from Rep. Baker on the vast career opportunities available in healthcare

  2. Watch short, engaging videos produced by Ohio’s hospitals that feature medical assistants, nurses, radiologic technologists, respiratory therapists, and surgical technologists

  3. Participate in live Q&A sessions with healthcare professionals about their jobs and career paths

  4. Listen to a student sharing about his HOSA experiences

  5. Learn about available education and training options from high school through college to pursue these careers

There is no cost to participate. Teachers simply need to register once, indicating the number of students the expect will watch with them. If your students are unable to participate during the February 25 live event, all videos will be posted afterward and can be viewed at your convenience.

How to Participate:

1. Register your classroom at https://healthcollab.org/ohio-healthcare-virtual-career-fair/schools/.
2. Add the event to your school calendar and share widely with other teachers and counselors so they too will register.
3. Join the Zoom session on February 25. The event link will be emailed closer to the date.

Find event details at https://healthcollab.org/ohio-healthcare-virtual-career-fair and be sure to check back for updates.

Thank you for helping your students discover what’s possible in healthcare. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the organizers at virtualcareerfair@healthcollab.org. 

HOPE ARTHUR

Executive Director, Workforce Innovation

(513) 618-3651

healthcollab.org

OPPORTUNITIES at Hyland Software

Spring Hy-Tech Club - Applications Open Now Through Feb 26

Hy-Tech Club is where students in grades 7-12 can level up their coding skills in a welcoming and engaging environment. Our FREE courses, taught by volunteers with real-world software experience, provide students the opportunity to build their own websites and explore the world of computer science. Dinner is provided each session, and students work together with volunteers to create a supportive community for learning and fun.

Details:

• Time: 5-7:30pm ET on Tuesdays

• Location: Hyland Headquarters (28105 Clemens Rd, Westlake OH 44145)

• Start Date: Tuesday, March 3

• End Date: Tuesday, May 12 (10 sessions total - no club March 24)

Click here for the application!

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Hyland's Midtown Coding Club - First Session Thursday, March 12

Hyland's Midtown Coding Club is back for Spring 2026! 7-12th graders can join us on Thursday evenings to connect, work, and explore computer science topics. The club will take place in Hyland's classroom within the Midtown Collaboration Center (MCC).

In Spring 2026, sessions will alternate between structured and unstructured.

In the structured sessions, instructors will lead lessons that introduce computer science topics like Python or Hardware. Each session is designed to be beginner-friendly and fun, but we do expect students to follow along and pay attention.

In the unstructured "Free Study" sessions, students will have open time in our computer lab for projects, self-paced learning, homework, or other self-directed activity. Our facilitators will be present to proctor these sessions and may provide some activities, but ultimately, it is up to the students to determine how to use their time.

Details:

• Registration: Join anytime through the Spring

• Cost: FREE (with dinner provided each night)

• Time: 4-7:30pm on Thursdays

• Location: Hyland's Classroom @ the MCC (1974 E.66th St. Cleveland, OH 44103)

• Start Date: Thursday, March 12

• End Date: Thursday, May 21 (11 sessions total)

Click here for the registration form!

IN EDUCATION - LISTINGS

We are now opening our enrollment for the Cinterests - Career Exploration and Training Cohort! Please share with your community at will; we want to maximize our outcome (40 students) by the second week of February or sooner. 

Information page/ Landing page link: https://ineducationonline.org/career-cohort/ 

Direct Interest Form link: https://forms.monday.com/forms/ed18a0743e857be8a06f5b906e233201?r=use1  

Process: Interest form, Registration form, Acceptance, Onboarding, Cohort.  

JA Inspire - Career Walk

Event Dates: March 18 - 8th Grade Students; March 19 - High School Students

Location: Lorain County Community College (LCCC), 1005 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH 44035

At JA Inspire, students will take part in the Career Walk, where they’ll explore a variety of career clusters and engage directly with professionals from local industries. This hands-on experience is designed to spark curiosity and help students envision their future career paths.

Check out this highlight video from a previous Career Walk that took place at LCCC.

Pre-Event Preparation:
To ensure students are ready to make the most of the event, JA will provide pre-event activities, including a Career Interest Inventory through our JA Here to Career platform.  Schools that have completed a similar assessment may skip that portion.

Visit Format:
Each school will select a 90-minute time slot. The visit includes:

• 30-minute welcome and orientation

• Guided walk to the Career Walk experience

• Time for students to explore and interact with professionals

Available Time Slots (First-Come, First-Served – 100 students per slot):

• 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

• 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

• 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

• 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

• 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

• 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

 *Register Your School:

• Register for 8th Grade – March 18

• Register for High School – March 19

*Please note the registration link will show how many spots are available in real-time.

Schools that are interested but want to connect first to discuss this opportunity can reach out to me via email to schedule a call, virtual chat, or in-person meeting if needed.