Ohio Healthcare Virtual Career Fair
Schools
Ohio Healthcare Virtual Career Fair is a FREE statewide event being held on February 25, 2026, designed to help school districts inspire middle and high school students to explore exciting careers in healthcare.
This event will spotlight five in-demand healthcare occupations and feature hospitals through pre-recorded videos and live Q&A sessions with students. This event is completely free for students and schools and provides an opportunity for thousands of students to log in on February 25 or view pre-recorded videos at a later date.
- February 25, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Why Schools Should Join
This event helps Ohio school districts meet career readiness metrics by giving students real-world exposure to healthcare careers. Students will explore five in-demand healthcare careers, hear from health professionals working at hospitals across the state, and learn about education and training to get them on a path to a successful career!
- Engage your students with real-world healthcare career insights without leaving the classroom.
- Support your students’ post-secondary planning by learning about what education and training is needed for healthcare careers.
- Enjoy flexible participation options that fit your school’s schedule. If students can’t join live, videos will be available to watch any time after the event.
- Participation is limited to Ohio hospitals.
How to Sign Up
Tech Checklist
- Reliable internet connection (hard-wire connection preferred instead of wireless) capable of streaming video without buffering
- Open access to Zoom
- A computer or laptop to access the event platform and share the screen
- A projector screen so the whole class can view the event
- Speakers with clear audio
- Cables (HDMI, display, audio) to connect computer, projector, and speakers
- Extension cords or power strips to keep all equipment plugged in during event
To join the meeting, please use the following details:
Meeting ID: 890 5782 8848
Passcode: GSp6Hm
If you experience any technical issues, please contact support at support@virtualvenues.com.
What Students Will Experience
- Pre-recorded videos from hospitals across Ohio highlighting careers in medical assisting, nursing, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, surgical technology
- Live Q&A sessions with healthcare professionals providing students with real-time interaction opportunities
- Career exploration resources and guidance on educational pathways
Featured Occupations
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing
- Radiologic Technologist
- Respiratory Therapist
- Surgical Technologist
Virtual Career Fair Agenda
9:00am
Opening Remarks: Governor Mike DeWine
9:05am
Respiratory Therapist: Select Medical
9:25am
Representative Rachel Baker, Ohio’s 27th District
9:35am
Radiologic Technologist: UC Health
9:55am
Medical Assistant: University Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center
10:15am
HOSA Student President
10:20am
Nursing: Memorial Health
10:40am
Surgical Technologist: Premier Health
11:00am
Cincinnati State and The University of Akron
11:20am
Closing Remarks: Lt. Governor Jim Tressel
Event Highlights
Emcee Josie Masset from Think TV, the Dayton PBS affiliate, will guide us through the event
Opening remarks by Governor Mike DeWine, emphasizing the importance of healthcare careers
Representative Rachel Baker will deliver keynote address
Lt. Governor, Jim Tressel will deliver the closing remarks
Plus a student presentation form a member of Ohio HOSA
Educational presentations to be announced soon. Stay tuned for updates on the full agenda and additional presenters as we finalize the event details.
Contact Information
Questions? Contact Michelle Collins
Key Dates
Oct 30, 2025 | 8:30AM
Information Session
A Teams link for the meeting will be sent in advance.
Register Here
Nov 10, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Hospital Application Deadline
The final cutoff for hospitals to submit their official application to participate.
Nov 14, 2025
Hospital Selection Notification
Hospitals are notified whether or not their application has been selected.
Dec 1, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Office Hours / Technical Assistance
An open session for Q&A and technical support for participating hospitals.
A Teams link for the meeting will be sent in advance.
Dec 16, 2025 | 9:30 AM
Hospital Check-in Call
A brief call to review progress and ensure preparedness among participating hospitals.
A Teams link for the meeting will be sent in advance.
Jan 16, 2026 | 05:00 PM
Video Submission Deadline
Final deadline for all required video materials to be submitted.
Feb 19, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Virtual Platform Testing (1)
First mandatory testing session of the virtual event platform with hospitals.
Feb 23, 2026 | 01:00 PM
Virtual Platform Testing (2)
Second testing session of the virtual platform (if deemed necessary after Test 1).
Feb 25, 2026 | 09:00 - 11:30 AM
Virtual Career Fair
Sponsors
Sponsorships keep this event free for students and schools. If you’re ready to help inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals, download the sponsorship form and return to harthur@healthcollab.org.
