Montgomery County officials are working to expose local students to a range of careers through an initiative built around interactive activation stations. According to WHIO-TV, the effort highlights public service and vocational routes as well as traditional college pathways.
The county is coordinating with area school districts and local government agencies to offer versions of the program across the region. In an article dated Oct. 6, 2026, Montgomery County Commission President Carolyn Rice described the value of giving young people an experience and said the initiative is meant to show a full range of career options, not only college.
Five Rivers Metroparks horticulturist Todd Strong took part in the activation stations, where students engaged in hands-on activities involving plants and horticulture. Students who participated said the event helped them consider future career paths.
Kai’yana Wooten, a ninth grader at Ponitz Career Technology Center, said the experience let her learn about other people’s career choices and could help shape her own thinking as she gets older.
County leaders are seeking to expand the initiative to more communities. Rice said outreach is ongoing to school districts and local governments so public service can be elevated as an option across Montgomery County.