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Darrell Parks

Student Scholarship & workforce award

Annually, Ohio ACTE bestows up to two Darrell Parks Student Scholarship and Workforce Awards, offering $1,000 each to support the educational or employment pursuits of career-technical graduates. In accordance with the wishes of Dr. Darrell Parks and his family, a committee comprising Ohio ACTE members will select the recipients for the 2024 scholarships.

Eligibility extends to any student currently enrolled in a career-technical program set to graduate in 2024 and intending to further their education or embark on a career path. Applications must be submitted by April 12, 2024.  We encourage you to share this opportunity with your senior students and direct them to the application link (https://forms.gle/X2TTQjMK1XiUrc7v6). 

Dr. Darrell Parks, former Executive Director of the Ohio Association for Career and Technical Education (Ohio ACTE) and CTE Director for Ohio Dept. of Education, was a visionary leader dedicated to advancing vocational education and workforce development in Ohio. With a career spanning decades in the field, Parks championed initiatives to bridge the gap between education and industry, ensuring students received relevant training for successful careers. His strategic leadership and advocacy efforts led to the expansion of career and technical education programs across the state, empowering countless individuals to pursue fulfilling professions. Parks' commitment to excellence and innovation left an indelible mark on Ohio's education landscape, inspiring future generations to pursue their passions and contribute meaningfully to the workforce.



Congratulations 2023 winners!

Emily Crites is the recipient of the workforce award and Elaina Wintringham is the recipient of the Scholarship!

Below you can find Elaina Wintringham who attended Millstream Career Center and participated in the Teaching Professions program under instructor Jackie Gleason.  Elaina will be attending Bowling Green State University and is interested in the Intervention Specialist program.

Below you will find Emily Crites teaching middle schoolers the important life skill of CPR, Emily was a student at Auburn Career Center where she participated in the Emergency Medical Technician program under instructor John Blauch.  Emily will be working at the 911 Geauga County Sheriff's Office for telecommunications.  


We wish you many successes in your future careers Emily and Elaina, congratulations!



Ohio Association for Career and Technical Education

690 Taylor Rd., Ste. 220, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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