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Join Us for Our Fall Drive-In!

 

Since 2016, OCEA has offered members a dynamic day of professional development focused on work-integrated learning for state government, industry, and education professionals each fall season. Our mission is to share best practices that empower individuals and institutions in creating impactful cooperative education and internship opportunities.

Open to employers, educators, and anyone passionate about work-integrated learning, OCEA provides a valuable resource for developing and retaining top talent in Ohio. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with us!

 

LOCATION:

Honda Heritage Center
24025 Honda Pkwy, Marysville, OH 43040-9182

Parking: 

Parking is available in front and on the side of the Honda Heritage Center.

DATE AND TIME:

Friday, November 14, 2025

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Check-in begins at 9 AM

Member | $40

NonMember | $60

Check-in

Check-in for the OCEA Fall Drive-In will occur from 9:00 am - 10:00 am at the Honda Heritage Center. The welcome will begin promptly at 10:00 am.  

Please bring your driver’s license or ID as you will be required to present this information to the security desk. 

 

Agenda

9:30 AM

Arrival

Donuts and Coffee available

10:00 AM

Welcome from Autumn Swartz, Honda

Welcome from Jocelin Dean, OCEA President

JobsOhio & Talent Attraction Strategy

John Sherwood, Director of Talent Strategy, JobsOhio

Site selectors agree: talent—even more than incentives—wins projects. This session explores how JobsOhio and its Network partners are investing in workforce programs that give Ohio a competitive edge. Attendees will learn how colleges and universities can partner with economic developers to align with industry demand, leverage new research on student motivations, and tap into the JobsOhio Relocation Incentive.

11:00 AM

Break

11:15 AM

Lunch and  Legal Update:  Labor and Employment/Hiring Trends

Rebecca Shope and Scot Hinshaw, Shumaker 

Please join Shumaker Law for an update on labor and employment trending topics.  Insights and best practices for navigating employment issues that impact the workplace will be discussed.  Topics to be included: Remote Work, Drug Use/Testing, Contract Workers, and Immigration/International Workers. 

12:45 PM

OCEA Board Introductions

1:00 PM

AI, the Job Search and Hiring Practices, 

  • Laura Carey, Director, Career Services & Student Employment, The University of Akron
  • Mike Kulick, Senior Associate Director of Career Services, The University of Akron
  • Erin Liggett, Assistant Director of Career Services and Student Employment, The University of Akron
  • Matthew Hurley, Partnership Manager, Quinncia

First, the University of Akron Career Services & Student Employment Staff will share tips and tricks on how to write effective prompts and how to use AI responsibly at your institution and in advising students on their job search. Second, a Quinncia Partnership Manager will discuss an AI solution designed to increase and enhance student engagement with career services.  He will take a deeper dive into the AI-powered video interviews as they are becoming the new standard, often replacing traditional phone screens. This session will explore how career advisors and educators can best prepare students to succeed in an emerging AI interview format. We’ll cover what makes AI video interviews unique, the key skills students need to demonstrate, and practical strategies you can share to help them approach these interviews with confidence.

2:15 PM

OCEA Reminders and Spring Conference Highlights