Ohio Career Association

The Ohio Career Association (OCA) is a significant partner along with community, government, labor, business and education in the preparation of students, to become employed upon graduation and to become a success in the "world of work".

Overview
Purpose
Facts
Goals

Overview

This successful student group is an organization for persons enrolled in one of the JOG programs. It provides activities and opportunities for students in each of the succeeding years of their involvement.

It begins by providing students with leadership training and involvement in a student led organization. The classroom is the base for most of the organization's planning and organizing.

Purpose

The OCA is a vital component of the JOG Program and is designed to accomplish the following:

• To assist students in developing confidence, poise and a positive attitude.
• To assist students to acquire personal skills that will enable them to be interested in and communicate successfully with their superiors, peers and subordinates.
• To help youth develop clear and defined career goals and plans for the years immediately following graduation.
• To stimulate initiative in wise and capable leadership and in intelligent followership.
• To promote within students respect for the dignity of work.

Facts About OCA

• Every student that is a member of a JOG program is automatically enrolled in the OCA.
• It is the only student organization that provides opportunities in civic awareness, social growth, leadership development, and career development.
• Assists students on their development of career interests through involvement with business leaders.
• Provides competitive events designed to stimulate involvement in JOG's job competencies.
• Develops leadership abilities through election of local, district and State officers, committee coordinators and involvement in the Career Association Conferences.
• Offers recognition to members, both individual and team, for outstanding accomplishments.
• Promotes citizenship through members' participation in and support of community activities.
• Provides civic and social activities designed to motivate the student, to help develop a positive attitude toward others-gaining confidence and poise.
• Will help students to develop a clear and defined career and personal goals, for the years immediately following graduation.

The Four Goals of the OCA

Leadership Development

The Ohio Career Association provides activities for recognizing and developing leadership abilities. This is achieved through conferences, election of officers, leadership training workshops and meetings with professional leaders.

Career Preparation

Ohio Career Association members become prepared for their careers by being oriented to career possibilities. This is achieved through tours, travel, career development conferences, workshops, career assemblies, job fairs, panel presentations, guest speakers, career counseling and career information activities. The student also develops the motivation, attitude and pre-employability skills needed in pursuing a career, which is reinforced through a program of competitive events.

Citizenship

Ohio Career Association members recognize their obligations to the community by working with the community or local, state and federal government awareness program, visits to government offices, community development projects, and through civic appearances in promoting the Ohio Career Association as well as working closely with community service organizations.

Social Awareness

The Ohio Career Association maintains a program of social activities to provide an outlet for student enthusiasm, motivation, and membership interaction. Members gain knowledge of social graces, poise, and professional etiquette through recreational activities, image building projects, field trips, workshop presentations, and participation in school and community social and recreational programs.