Ohio Controlling Board, Aug. 25 — The Controlling Board approved spending authority for internship reimbursements administered by the Ohio Department of Development after officials explained the department handles applications and reimbursements for companies that set up internships with high schools.
Riley Everhart of the Department of Development said the department operates the program, receives applications from companies and reimburses firms once agreements with high schools are in place. Senator Ingram asked whether the Department of Education’s career-technical (career-tech) and workforce programs would be aligned with these internships; the department said it collaborates with the Education and Workforce partners to coordinate opportunities and eligibility.
Why it matters: The program reimburses employers for internships, supporting career exploration and workforce development. Officials said the department works with regional partners and the Department of Education to ensure student eligibility and coordination with career-tech programs.
Discussion vs. decision: Board members sought clarification that the department coordinates with education partners when lining up internships; department officials said they do collaborate and run the application and reimbursement process through the Department of Development.
Actions: {"motion":"Approve item 38 (internship reimbursements)","mover":"not specified","second":"not specified","outcome":"approved","notes":"Department of Development confirmed coordination with education/workforce partners."}
Speakers:[{"name":"Riley Everhart","role_title":"Department representative","affiliation_type":"government","affiliation_name":"Ohio Department of Development"},{"name":"Senator Ingram","role_title":"Controlling Board member","affiliation_type":"government","affiliation_name":"Ohio Senate"}]
Authorities: []
Discussion_Decision:{"discussion_points":["Department of Development administers employer reimbursement for internships","Coordination with Department of Education and workforce partners is necessary to match students and ensure eligibility"],"directions":[],"decisions":["Controlling Board approved item 38; department will continue coordinating with education partners."]}
Clarifying_details:[{"category":"administration","detail":"Internship reimbursements are applied for through regional development districts; Department of Development reviews and provides reimbursements to companies","value":null}]
proper_names:[{"name":"Ohio Department of Development","type":"agency"},{"name":"Department of Education and Workforce","type":"agency"}]
searchable_tags:["internships","workforce","career-tech","education"]
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