An advisory council approved by a local board of education, representing business/industry and the community, is required for all programs that provide industry-appropriate recommendations to continuously improve career-technical programs. The advisory council must meet at least once annually, and the minutes of all official advisory council meetings shall be kept on file as part of a school district’s official records.
The advisory council includes appropriate representatives from the industry or occupation for which the council is established, trade or professional organizations representing relevant occupations, organized labor, parents, current and former students, and other community representatives who can contribute to advancing the program.
Advisory council members are strongly encouraged to engage in all aspects of program improvement and student learning. Each member is expected to attend the annual meeting, participate in council discussions, and contribute relevant input. Members are asked to maintain confidentiality and discretion in discussing official matters outside the council meeting. Active, engaged council members are encouraged to partner with program teachers and students throughout the school year.
- Members should be enthusiastic about their field and the Medina County Career Center program they serve.
- Members should be actively involved and/or currently employed in the industry represented by the council.
- Members should be cooperative, knowledgeable persons who have expertise, leadership, and work experience in the career-technical program they serve.
- Advisory council should include a diverse representation of race, ethnicity, and gender.
- No more than two members from the same company or organization on an individual program advisory council.
- Business, Industry and Labor, 5-7 Members
- Representatives of Higher Education, 1-2 Members
- Community, Civic and Government, 1-2 Members
- Parent, Current Student, or Graduate, 1 Member
- Provide information and recommendations to ensure that facilities, equipment, and teaching materials are up-to-date and similar to those used in business and industry.
- Provide input and make recommendations that will strengthen and expand career-technical education and curriculum.
- Encourage and strengthen partnerships between the Medina County Career Center and the business community.
- Assist in providing authentic learning experiences for students.
- Serves as a Guest Speaker
- Secures a Needed Donation for the Program/School
- Secures Student Summer Internship Opportunity
- Secures Early Placement Position
- Secures Position for New Graduate
- Provides Job Shadowing Experience
- Mentors a Student
- Arranges for Educational Tour
- Recruits New Business or Community Partner for Advisory Council
- Provides a Scholarship to Support Advanced Education
- Serves as a Judge or Moderator for SkillsUSA, HOSA, BPA, etc.
The Advisory Council Matrix provides individual advisory members’ activities and opportunities.
Awards of Excellence
The MCCC Award of Excellence is presented to an Advisory Council member who enhances the Medina County Career Center’s position as a leader in education and community impact, takes initiative to solve problems and improve the education and learning of students, and consistently goes above and beyond in support of the Medina County Career Center’s mission.
| Ben Courson, OhioCat (2025) | Ginger Heberlein, The Polished Look (2018) |
| Jennifer Connelly, F.I.T. Inc. (2024) | Basil Guild, D & S Color Supply (2017) |
| Tony Bianco, Chubb Corporation (2023) | Jackie Schulte, SFS intec, Inc. (2016) |
| Denise Heroux, Awesome Pets (2023) | Hal Wagoner, Fuserashi International Technology, Inc. (2016) |
| Chris Pappas, Twiisted (2022) | Brian Russell, The Hoffman Group (2015) |
| Jacinda Yonker, Educational Service Center of Medina County (2021) | J. Randy Bennett, Automation Tool and Die (2014) |
| Kathy Breitenbucher, Medina Co. Economic Dev. Corporation (2020) | Jim Wolf, Atlantic Tool and Die (2014) |
| Dr. Christine Beiling-Sheerer, Medina Vision and Laser Centre (2019) | Evangelene Brown, Salon Evangelene (2013) |