Who We Are
“Providing comprehensive support to career technical education leaders and teachers; linking academic, technical, and professional skills to enhance the pipeline for Ohio’s next generation workforce.”
The Southwest Career Pathway Support Network, formerly known as Tech Prep, is one of seven Ohio regional networks established to support, expand, and maintain meaningful educational pathways from middle and high school career technical programs to postsecondary for early college credit and employment opportunities.
The Southwest Career Pathway Support Network encompasses Butler, Warren, Hamilton, Clermont and Brown Counties, while also serving districts in Fayette, Highland, and Clinton Counties.
Who We Are
“Providing comprehensive support to career technical education leaders and teachers; linking academic, technical, and professional skills to enhance the pipeline for Ohio’s next generation workforce.”
The Southwest Career Pathway Support Network, formerly known as Tech Prep, is one of seven Ohio regional networks established to support, expand, and maintain meaningful educational pathways from middle and high school career technical programs to postsecondary for early college credit and employment opportunities.
The Southwest Career Pathway Support Network encompasses Butler, Warren, Hamilton, Clermont and Brown Counties, while also serving districts in Fayette, Highland, and Clinton Counties.
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Ohio Launches New Data Dashboards Tracking Education, Career Outcomes for Graduates
New public resources connect education and workforce data to help Ohio communities better understand postsecondary and career pathways for graduates
Ohio Department[…]
Statewide Career Connections Framework Update
August 18, 2026 the Ohio Department of Education rolled out an updated and refreshed Career Connections Framework to guide districts in how to best-serve students[…]
Regional Kickoff Meeting held to Launch FY27
On August 19, 2026, the Career Pathway Support Network Southwest Region hosted a large regional kickoff meeting to set the tone for FY27. With over[…]