Participation at the regional level in Career Development Events is an exciting, challenging, and engaging experience. It provides opportunities for leadership development, professional growth and recognition. Career Development Events strengthen Family and Consumer Sciences, Education and Training, Hospitality and Tourism, Human Services and Visual Arts and Design by increasing student motivation, providing a framework for authentic learning experiences that enhance documented performance assessments.
Regional Career Development Events Dates and Locations
Culinary Regional Career Development Events (Baking and Pastry, Culinary Arts, Garde Manger, and Product Development)
- Region 1: Lorain County Community College
- Region 2: Cuyahoga Community College (Hospitality Management Center of Excellence at Public Square, Cleveland)
- Region 3: Hocking College
- Region 4:
Regional Career Development Events
- Region 1: Lorain County JVS
- Region 2: Tallmadge High School
- Region 3: Licking Valley High School
- Region 4: Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
2025-2026 Regional Career Development Events Registration
Ohio FCCLA Regional Career Development Events registration opens November 14, 2025 and closes December 15, 2025. Registration cannot take place if affiliation has not been paid – pending affiliation does not constitute as paid membership. All registration is final and non-refundable. Please do not proceed with registration unless you are certain of your chapter’s attendance, as payment is required upon submission.
Advisers are the Subject Matter Experts: The Office of Career-Technical Education and Ohio FCCLA State Office have the expectation that advisers will help facilitate Career Development Event competitions in the role of Subject Matter Experts at the regional, state, and national levels. Ohio FCCLA State Staff members are key in identifying qualified evaluators, room consultants, and event volunteers. Because Career Development Events operate on a limited budget, unpaid volunteers are essential. Chapters are responsible for providing one evaluator and/or room consultant for every three event participants.