Tech Prep
The Career Pathway Support Network (CSPN) Southwest Region (formerly Tech Prep) is a state-funded grant initiative executed in collaboration between the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
CSPN has grant goals and deliverables focused on increasing access to and participation in middle grades (7-10) career-technical education at all regional school districts, ensuring all students receive high-quality career advising and mentoring, collaborative regional career-connected learning projective planning, and continuing relationship building among all regional interested parties.
The biennially-funded grant directly supports career services provided to students enrolled in all community schools, STEM schools, affiliated higher education institutions, and school districts, including joint vocational school districts within the Region.
The CSPN-funded personnel at the University of Cincinnati provide connections to career tech students and education professionals in the region, supports state credit transfer initiatives, and more.