Lorain County JVS

Students and workers collaborate in a manufacturing workshop, featured in the 'TOOLS for TOMORROW' campaign for Northeast Ohio.

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Talent Is Everywhere. Opportunity Should Be Too.

Every student deserves the opportunity to begin a meaningful career with the tools, resources, and confidence to succeed.

At Lorain County JVS, we’re preparing the next generation of skilled talent for careers that stregnthen our communities and power Northeast Ohio’s economy. Yet, for many graduates, the cost of essential tools and equipment can stand between their education and their future.

Tools for Tomorrow is a $2.5 million philanthropic campaign designed to remove those barriers, providing career-ready toolkits to graduates across more than 30 in-demand career pathways.

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Why this event matters and catalyzes output across the region:

By the numbers:

200+ students signing career commitments
30+ career pathways represented
100+ employers
13 associate school districts served

For Employers:
Connect with career-ready talent and strengthen your workforce pipeline.

For Students & Families:
Celebrate achievement and take the next steps with confidence.

For Community Leaders:
See firsthand the power of career-technical education driving economic growth.

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Signing Day | Event Details

Signing Day takes place at Lorain County Fair Grounds | Ross Expo Center
2300 Fairgrounds Road, Wellington, Ohio, 44090
When: Thursday, May 7
Doors Open: 4:45 P.M.
Program Starts: 5:15 P.M.
Signing Cermony and Closing: 7:30 P.M.
Signing Day: Run-of-Show
- 4:45 P.M. – Doors Open | Networking and Connections
- 5:15 P.M. – Opening Address & Dinner: High School Principal Megan Chamagne & Adult Career Center Director Kristian Smith
- 5:20 P.M. – State Address: Elected Official
- 5:50 P.M. – Alum Speaker: Motivational Future-Ready
- 6:00 P.M. – Signing Ceremony
- 7:30 P.M. – Closing: Superintendent Dr. Glenn Faircloth and Board of Education President Rex Engle
Signing Day is Lorain County JVS’s premier career event, celebrating students and adult learners as they commit to their next step—whether entering the workforce, beginning an apprenticeship, continuing their education, or serving in the military.
For Event-Specific Inquires: Please contact Mario Codispoti, Director of Communication at mcodispoti@lcjvs.net.

For Media Inquires: Please contact Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator, Cheryl Fridenstine at cfridenstine@lcjvs.net

For Employer Inquires: Please contact Career Service and Workforce Strategist, Mathias Hauck at mhauck@lcjvs.net

For Adult Education: Please contact Recruiter and Strategist, Tina Hayslett at thayslett@lcjvs.net
To sponsor this year’s event, please contact Mario Codispoti, Director of Communcations, at mcodispoti@lcjvs.net.

Sponsorship Guide 2026
Participants include Lorain County JVS high school students and adult learners, employer partners, educators, school leaders, elected officials, and community stakeholders from across the region.
Students are recognized for securing:
- Full-time employment
- Registered apprenticeships
- Post-secondary education pathways
- Military service
Signing Day 2026 will feature more than 200 students accepting full-time positions, along with additional students committing to apprenticeships, college, and military service.
Employer partners represent a wide range of in-demand industries including manufacturing, healthcare, construction, IT, and public service—each playing a critical role in Northeast Ohio’s workforce.
Yes. Employers can participate by hiring graduates, offering apprenticeships, attending the event, or partnering with Lorain County JVS to build their future workforce pipeline. Please contact Mathias Hauck at mhauck@lcjvs.net.
Signing Day is a hosted event with invited guests, including families, partners, and community leaders. For attendance inquiries, please contact the Communications Department at Lorain County JVS: mcodispoti@lcjvs.net.
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