On September 25th, DePaul Cristo Rey High School recently welcomed forty guests to the quarterly Catholic Business Advisory Council (BAC). Dr. Mari K. Thomas gathered educational and community leaders for the first session of the Catholic BAC for the 2024-2025 school year.
Dennis Haft from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Office of Graduate Success, kicked off the meeting with an overview of Early College Credit and the integration of College and Career Pathways. Teresa Hernandez, from Sinclair College, shared insights on how Catholic schools can maximize College Credit Plus opportunities within their institutions.
Additionally, Angela Elsasser, from Great Oaks, Beth Merk from Mercy McAuley High School, and Dr. Sarah Delong from Butler Tech, presented information about specific Career and Technical programming that can be implemented in Catholic high schools today, as well as potential expansion programming for the future.
This Catholic BAC not only increased understanding but also sparked curiosity as attendees explored ways to enhance Career Readiness and Workforce Development programs and resources. The next Catholic BAC will take place on January 21, 2025, at Butler Tech, followed by a meeting on April 22, 2025, at the Center for Great Work Performance.