Ohio is receiving $50 million in federal funding over the next five years to expand college and career planning for students across the state.
The funding will support Ohio’s participation in the federal Talent Search program, which is designed to help low-income and first-generation students prepare for education and training after high school.
About 20,000 students each year at roughly 130 middle and high schools are expected to be served. Students will have access to tutoring, career exploration, college application assistance, financial aid information and guidance on options such as apprenticeships and other workforce training.
Ohio received the largest award of any applicant and is the only new state joining the program this funding cycle.
Gov. Mike DeWine said the goal is to make sure more young Ohioans understand the different paths available to them after graduation, whether that means college, skilled trades or another career-training program.
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