Signing Day
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A Work-Ready Lorain County: Fueling Ohio’s Talent Pipeline
Join us for a night of celebration, student milestones, and bold partnerships that are redefining career-readiness at Lorain County Fair Grounds Ross Expo Center on Thursday, May 7—Signing Day 2026.
The region’s premier career-connected event – Signing Day – celebrates Lorain County JVS students and adult learners across career pathways--and honors the employer partnerships powering Greater Cleveland’s workforce engine. Signing Day 2026—Northeast Ohio’s largest talent-to-employer event—will bring together more than 200 students accepting full-time positions, along with educators, industry partners, elected officials, and community leaders – to celebrate real outcomes: from job offers and apprenticeships to college pathways and military services.
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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To sponsor this year’s event, please contact Mario Codispoti, Director of Communcations, at mcodispoti@lcjvs.net.
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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.
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Students are recognized for securing:
- Full-time employment
- Registered apprenticeships
- Post-secondary education pathways
- Military service
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Signing Day 2026 will feature more than 200 students accepting full-time positions, along with additional students committing to apprenticeships, college, and military service.
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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.
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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.
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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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Recap Materials from 2025:
Event Sponsors:
For event sponsorship information, please contact Mario Codispoti, Director of Communication at mcodispoti@lcjvs.net.
Sponsorship Guide 2026
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