
ALT The image is a promotional flyer featuring four circular photos: two people discussing plans in construction attire, a person in scrubs with folded arms, a spark from welding, and two individuals working at a computer. Bold text reads, "Over 200 Different Occupations." A button directs to "Apprentice.Ohio.gov." The Ohio Department of Job & Family Services logo appears at the bottom.

ALT NAFTAE Adult Education and Family Literacy Week graphic titled “Adult Education = Brighter Futures.” Four data points highlight adult education impact: 49% stronger home to school connections, 805,750 industry credentials earned, 80% increased digital skills, and an average federal investment of $580 per adult education student. The design uses NAFTAE’s navy, blue, lime green, and light green brand colors.

ALT Keli Bussell, MHRM, MA, Workforce Development Specialist; 8 years working with/at CETE; 15+ years of Workforce Development and Human Resources expertise; Supports organizations in creating career pathways, training, and development; Certified Career Service Provider through the National Career Development Association; certificate in Instructional Design for eLearning from the University of California, Irvine

ALT Kate Fergus, Program Specialist; 13 years at OSU-CETE; 20 years in career-technical education, workforce development, and occupational analysis; Principal facilitator of DACUM job/task analyses for competency-based curriculum development; Lead facilitator for Technical Testing Project (TTP) item writing workshops; Focused on closing skill gaps and improving performance through data-driven job profiling

ALT Tricia Hughes-Fitzgerald, M Ed in Curriculum and Instruction, Program Specialist; Experienced education and workforce development professional with 26 years of combined experience, including 12 years at CETE, 2 years at Sinclair Community College, and 14 years in K–12 education; Skilled in curriculum, instruction, and training design; facilitation; and supporting education-to-workforce initiatives; Experienced in leading collaborative job analysis and competency development processes to support education, workforce, training, and organizational needs



















