May 2025 Update – All Counties

Spotlight

GRIT made it possible for me to start my welding career at such a young age, covering my training, tools, and materials.

Zaden, Welding Program Participant

Stats & Figures

Assessments This School Year (Click to open)

Students will take the Future Plans Career assessment to identify their strengths, interests, personality, and work values, then explore suitable careers. Each student will meet with a career coach to discuss results and potential career paths, aiming to develop a career plan.

County	School
Adams	Adams County Christian School,Manchester, North Adams, Peebles, West Union
Ashtabula	Ashtabula County Technical & Career Campus, Pymatuning Valley HS, Conneaut HS
Athens	Alexander High School, Athens High School, Nelsonville High School, Trimble High School
Belmont	Union Local, Barnsville High School
Brown	Fayetteville-Perry Local, Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington Local
Clermont	Goshen High School, Grant Career Technical Center, Bethel-Tate Local
Clinton	Blanchester Local, Clinton-Massie Local, East Clinton Local, Wilmington City Schools
Columbiana	East Liverpool Jr/Sr High
Coshocton	Coshocton High School, River View HS
Fayette	Miami Trace Local, Washington Court House City
Gallia	Gallipolis High School, Gallipolis City (Gallia Academy, not in ESC)
Guernsey	Meadowbrook High School
Highland	Bright Local (Whiteoak Jr./Sr. HS), Greenfield (McClain) Exempted Village, Hillsboro City, Lynchburg-Clay
Hocking	Logan High School
Jackson	Jackson City, Wellston High School
Jefferson	Edison High School, Jefferson County JVS, Toronto High School
Lawrence	Collins Career Technical Center, Fairland Local, Rock Hill School, South Point Local, Tri-State STEM+M School, Chesapeake Union Exempted Village
Meigs	Eastern High School, Meigs High School, Southern High School
Monroe	Beallsville High School, Monroe Central High School, River High School, Swiss Hills High Career Center
Morgan	Morgan County High School
Muskingum	Foxfire High School, Franklin Local Community School, Maysville High School, Philo High School, Zanesville High School
Noble	Caldwell High School, Shenandoah High School
Perry	Franklin Local Community School, Miller High School, Sheridan High School, New Lexington High School
Pike	Eastern Local School District, Scioto Valley Local – Piketon, Waverly City, Western Local, Pike Christian School, Pike CTC
Ross	Chillicothe City, Zane Trace Local
Scioto	New Boston Local (Glenwood HS), Clay Local, Green Local, Minford Local, Northwest Local, Valley Local, Portsmouth West(Washington-Nile Local), Portsmouth STEM Academy, Sciotoville Community
Vinton	Vinton County Local
Washington	Belpre High School, Fort Frye High School, Warren High School

County Highlights

Adams County

Athens County

Belmont County

Brown County

Clermont County

Clinton County

Columbiana County

Fayette County

Gallia County

Guernsey County

Harrison County

Highland County

Jackson County

Jefferson County

Meigs County

Monroe County

Morgan County

Muskingum County

Noble County

Perry County

Pike County

Ross County

Scioto County

Tuscarawas County

Vinton County

Adult Program Updates

Adult Programs Continue to Expand, Breaking Barriers to Employment

Our adult-focused programs continue to grow, providing valuable support to clients overcoming employment challenges. We now offer three dedicated initiatives: The GRIT Project, Project REACH, and the Workforce Peer Recovery Supporter Initiative.

Project Spotlight: Workforce Peer Recovery Supporter Initiative

Meet the team behind the Workforce Peer Recovery Supporter Initiative!

• Brooke Davis, Program Manager, joined Future Plans in January 2024.
• Taylor Lovensheimer, PRS Initiative Coach, became part of the team in January 2025.

“In addition to onboarding our first Peer Recovery Supporter Coach, I also met with seniors at Western High School to introduce them to the Certified Peer Recovery Supporter pathway. Three students expressed interest, and they have already enrolled and begun their e-based academy courses. As they work toward this credential, they will also earn credit toward their graduation hours.”

Brooke Davis, on the program’s progress.

2025 Summer Youth Programs

Designed for rising and graduating high school seniors, our programs provide the skills, certifications, and real-world experience needed to launch into a career. Participants earn workforce credentials, gain hands-on experience through internships and job placements, and step confidently into your next chapter. Get more details here!

GRIT Days of Learning Recap – 2025

On behalf of the entire GRIT Ohio team, we want to extend our heartfelt thank you again to all who attended this year’s Days of Learning conference! Your participation, insights, and engagement made this event a meaningful experience for everyone involved.

A special thank you to our sponsors and partners—your support helps us continue Transforming Communities with GRIT and providing valuable learning opportunities.

Click here to view the Recap page!