Schaffer Announces More than $2.7 Million for Career-Technical Education Programs

COLUMBUS - State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) has announced that more than $2.7 million is coming to Licking County to support career-technical education programs. The award recipients will use the funds to prepare Ohio's students for future careers. 

"Our career technical programs do exceptional work to get our next generation ready for incredible careers," said Schaffer. "Ensuring our facilities have the most up-to-date equipment gives Ohio's students the tools and skills to succeed. I'm thrilled these funds will benefit some of our best and brightest Ohioans."

Awardees in the 20th Senate District include:

• Lakewood Local: $530,916.01
• Licking Heights Local: $2,213,510.14

These dollars come from the Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Program, which funds the purchase of updated equipment for career-technical programs. 56 schools across Ohio will receive more than $67.7 million from this program to expand their reach to an additional 10,345 students.

The program was allocated money in House Bill 33, the state's main operating budget, which Senator Schaffer was proud to support. The second round of the Career Technical Education Equipment Grant will open later this spring. Schools interested in applying can do so here.