District reports growth in industry credentials and new micro-internship plans

Aug 11, 2026

The district's education-for-employment report showed a rise in industry credentials (29% of the graduating class, 92 certifications) and described partnerships with Western Technical College, a CNA offering for OHS students, and plans for a micro-internship program to connect students with employers.

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Jared presented the education-for-employment (E4E) report prepared by Chrissy DeLong and highlighted partnerships and credentialing gains. He said the district increased the share of graduating students earning industry-recognized credentials to "29% of the class, a total of 92 certifications," and noted that reimbursements for those certifications will arrive next spring at $545 per certification for the previous class.

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