MANSFIELD – Once again, Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center’s Business Advisory Council was recently awarded three stars in the 2025 Business-Education Leader Awards for Excellent Business Advisory Councils.
The Business Advisory Council’s honor demonstrates excellence in developing professional skills for the future, building partnerships and coordinating experiences, which contribute to preparing students for success.
Traci Oswald, the Senior HR Director at Ohio Mutual Insurance and Co-Chair of the Business Advisory Council, said the award is a significant honor for the Business Advisory Council.
“This recognition highlights the vital role our council plays in fostering strong partnerships between education and business, ensuring that local students are adequately prepared for their future careers,” Oswald said.
“Such accolades motivate us to continue developing practical learning environments by integrating educational institutions with industry, with the ultimate objective of preparing students for future success.”
These awards recognize educators, business partners, staff, schools, businesses, educational service centers and communities that come together to create dynamic, career-focused learning environments for students.
Three-star business advisory councils implement quality practices throughout the year to create a culture of career-focused opportunities for all students.
“The partnerships formed and the programs created through the Mid-Ohio ESC Business Advisory Council, under Amy Wood’s leadership, have brought tremendous value to Bucyrus City Schools,” Superintendent Bob Britton said.
“Our students are gaining real exposure to in-demand careers and earning industry recognized credentials that truly prepare them for life after graduation. These business connections have strengthened our programs and opened doors for students that wouldn’t have existed otherwise.
“We’re proud to be part of this collaborative effort that’s creating real impact in our
community.”
Award recipients will be recognized at the third annual Business Advisory Council Townhall on July 21 at the Hilton Columbus-Easton.
“I would like to thank Amy Wood for her efforts in leading the Mid-Ohio ESC Business Advisory Council and for earning this recognition,” said Kevin D. Kimmel, MOESC Superintendent.
“The BAC is committed to connecting education and business leaders with real-life opportunities that will help prepare students for their given career choice.”
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Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center’s Business Advisory Council proudly represents 17 school districts in Richland, Morrow and Crawford Counties.
Those districts are Buckeye Central Local Schools, Bucyrus City Schools, Cardington Lincoln Local Schools, Crestline Exempted Village Schools, Crestview Local Schools, GOAL Digital Academy, Highland Local Schools, Lexington Local Schools, Lucas Local Schools, Madison Local Schools, Mansfield City Schools, Mount Gilead Exempted Village Schools, Northmor Local Schools, Ontario Local Schools, Plymouth-Shiloh Local Schools,Shelby City Schools and Wynford Local Schools.