2026 Sustaining Partners
Each year, Ohio ACTE Sustaining Partners play a vital role in advancing career technical and adult education across the state. These organizations do more than sponsor our work. They collaborate, advocate, and drive meaningful impact for students, educators, and communities. Their continued support allows Ohio ACTE to deliver high quality programs and professional development that strengthen Ohio’s career technical ecosystem. We are proud to welcome our 2026 Sustaining Partners and recognize their commitment to building a stronger future for education and workforce development.
Buckeye Educational Systems
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Buckeye Educational Systems is a leading provider of advanced technical training and educational solutions in the Midwest. They specialize in innovative, hands-on learning systems that equip students with essential workforce skills. As a trusted partner to educators, Buckeye brings cutting-edge technologies from global leaders like Amatrol, FANUC, and Desktop Metal into classrooms and labs. Beyond equipment, they offer expert consulting, installation, and training to help schools fully leverage their technology investments. Ohio ACTE is proud to welcome Buckeye Educational Systems as a Strategic Sustaining Partner. |
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Paxton Patterson
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Paxton Patterson is an education company that designs hands on career exploration programs and instructional resources for middle and high school students. Their solutions combine curriculum, technology, and lab based learning to help students explore career pathways such as engineering, health science, skilled trades, and information technology.
Paxton Patterson partners with schools and educators to support engaging, real world learning experiences that build career awareness and workforce readiness. Ohio ACTE is proud to welcome Paxton Patterson as a Strategic Sustaining Partner. |
iCEV
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iCEV is a leading provider of Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum, certification preparation, and digital learning resources designed for middle school, high school, and postsecondary programs. Their platform offers comprehensive, standards-aligned content across a variety of career pathways, including agriculture, business, health science, family and consumer sciences, and trade and industrial education.
iCEV partners with educators to deliver engaging, real-world learning experiences that support student success, industry certification attainment, and workforce readiness. Ohio ACTE is proud to welcome iCEV as a Diplomat Sustaining Partner. |
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EF Tours
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Through immersive educational travel experiences, EF Tours helps students expand their global perspectives and engage in real-world learning beyond the classroom.
By connecting education with hands-on exploration, they inspire curiosity, cultural understanding, and personal growth. We’re excited to collaborate with EF Tours in empowering Ohio’s future leaders and supporting transformative learning opportunities across the state. Ohio ACTE is proud to welcome EF Tours as an Advocate Plus Sustaining Partner. |
Garmann Miller
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Garmann Miller is a full-service facility design and planning firm founded in Minster, Ohio, with offices across Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. Serving clients throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, the firm takes a relationship-first approach, supported by an integrated team of design professionals.
Garmann Miller provides comprehensive planning, renovation, and new construction services, specializing in educational and community-focused projects. The firm is ranked among Building Design + Construction’s top 50 K-12 firms nationally and has been recognized by Zweig Group as one of the Best Firms to Work For in the U.S., as well as earning Client Savvy’s No. 1 national ranking for Platinum-level Client Experience. Ohio ACTE is proud to welcome Garmann Miller as an Advocate Sustaining Partner. |
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HopSkipDrive
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HopSkipDrive is a transportation platform that connects families and school districts with highly vetted, experienced drivers to provide safe and reliable rides for students and individuals who need additional support.
The service focuses on supplemental student transportation, helping children get to and from school, activities, and appointments when traditional options are unavailable. HopSkipDrive prioritizes safety through rigorous driver screening, real time ride tracking, and close partnerships with schools and districts. Ohio ACTE is proud to welcome HopSkipDrive as an Ally Sustaining Partner. |
McGraw Hill
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McGraw Hill is dedicated to supporting educators and learners through innovative instructional resources, technology, and professional learning that help students build the knowledge and skills needed for success in school, careers, and life. Their work focuses on delivering high-quality curriculum solutions that empower educators and strengthen learning outcomes across a wide range of subjects and career pathways.
Through partnerships with schools, districts, and education leaders, McGraw Hill continues to advance teaching and learning by providing tools that support both classroom instruction and workforce readiness. Ohio ACTE is proud to welcome McGraw Hill as an Ally Sustaining Partner. |
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