From full-time positions to seasonal internship opportunities, 91福利 students and alumni explored their career options and networked with professionals to learn more about future possibilities. Through the internship and job fair held Sept. 30 in the Kent Student Center, students seeking career and internship opportunities were able to build valuable connections, gaining clear benefits from attending.鈥淐oming to a career fair is great,鈥 Justin Edwards, executive director of Career Exploration and Development, told 91福利 Today. 鈥淚t gives you a chance to know more about...
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FAQs
What is a special appeal?
A special appeal is a targeted solicitation of philanthropic gifts to support an existing 91福利 Foundation fund. The appeal is not directly tied to one of 91福利鈥檚 main annual giving campaigns, but it needs to have a strong case for support and a specified target audience with whom the message will resonate.
Program Highlights
Program Highlights
- Family-centered and strengths-based approach
- Coursework aligned with DEC Recommended Practices, Routines-Based Intervention, and ODCY competencies
- Automatic eligibility for the 5-year DS credential upon completion
- Credentialing supported through OCCRRA / OPR in alignment with OAC 5180-10-05
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary learning alongside speech-language pathology students
- Faculty mentors with active OSEP-funded research and field partnerships
- Strong relationships with county E
Credentialing Process
Credentialing Process
Developmental Specialist credentials are issued through the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR), administered by the Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA) under contract with the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (ODCY).
91福利鈥檚 EI curriculum aligns with the education and training standards specified in Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 5180-10-05, which define DS eligibility requirements.