Defined in Ohio
Defined connects classrooms to careers through deeper learning. Our vision is to transform learning environments where every student discovers their potential through authentic learning experiences that bridge education and future success. Explore how the Defined ecosystem aligns with and supports career-connected deeper learning in Ohio!
Alignment with Ohio Standards
Defined’s content aligns with the Ohio Learning Requirements, including Science, English/Language Arts, and Mathematics, and Computer Science Standards as well as employability and career-readiness expectations. Defined helps bridge classroom content with authentic career applications enabling students to develop and transfer knowledge while building essential future-ready skills.
In addition, Defined supports statewide initiatives such as Ohio's Graduation Plan, helping districts guide students in exploring careers, setting goals, and tracking readiness for college, career, and life. Our comprehensive ecosystem of career-connected deeper learning resources also empowers schools to advance their Portrait of a Graduate or locally defined graduate profiles through high-quality content and assessments aligned to Ohio's priorities.
Career-Connected Learning
Defined’s comprehensive career-connected learning platform supports the implementation of Ohio's Career Connections Framework, a statewide initiative designed to integrate career awareness, exploration, and planning into every student’s K-12 experience. Our resources help districts strengthen the implementation of Career and Technical Education (CTE) by connecting academic learning to Ohio's 16 Career Fields, Career-Technical Education Content Standards, and Career Pathways, ensuring students explore high-demand industries aligned with Ohio’s labor market needs.
Through engaging hands-on and minds-on projects across all career clusters and pathways, students build career awareness, reflect on their skills and interests, and gain authentic experiences across industries. Defined also supports districts in meeting the requirements of the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal and Graduation Plan (including Ohio's Graduation Requirements and locally defined Portrait of a Graduate frameworks), equipping students with the knowledge and experiences needed to make informed decisions about their futures—whether entering the workforce, pursuing postsecondary education, or both.
Computer Science & STEM
From artificial intelligence to renewable energy, today’s challenges demand strong computer science and STEM skills. Defined helps Ohio educators prepare K-12 students for these high-demand fields through career-connected, deeper learning experiences that bridge classroom concepts with real-world applications.
Defined’s engaging projects align with the Ohio Learning Requirements for Science, Math, and Computer Science, supporting statewide efforts to expand access to high-quality STEM and computer science education. Our resources also advance the goals of Ohio's Career Connections Framework and Graduation Plan, sparking student interest in computer science and STEM careers while equipping them with the future-ready skills needed for success in college, career, and life.
Notable Partnerships in Ohio
Computer Programmer: App Designer
Backpack Designer
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Veterinary Assistant
Wildlife Biologist: Bats
Students step into the role of a wildlife biologist studying bats. Acting as an expert, students explore the important role bats play in the environment while working to dispel common myths about these fascinating and beneficial creatures. Students will also explain how bats use echolocation to navigate and survive. Their ultimate goal: to get the public excited about welcoming bats into the neighborhood!
Biomedical Engineers
Food Truck Entrepreneur
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Game Designer
Webinar: How to Engage Ohio Students with Career-Connected STEM Opportunities
In this webinar, administrators and educators from Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School in Ohio discuss how they have incorporated career-connected project-based learning to engage students in STEAM. View the Webinar >
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Interested in learning more about how Defined can support Ohio's goals and initiatives?
Ready to see how Defined can transform education in your school or district? Request a demo with Ohio's designated partnerships representative today and witness how our platform bridges classroom learning with future success.
