Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Jeffrey Riel
Director of Communications & Community Engagement
Winton Woods City Schools
riel.jeffrey@wintonwoods.org
513.619.2306

Winton Woods City Schools to Host “Touch a Truck: Touch My Future” Career Awareness Event for Kindergarten Students

CINCINNATI (Apr. 17, 2026) — Winton Woods City Schools will host its "Touch a Truck: Touch My Future" event on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Winton Woods Early Childhood Central Campus, 825 Waycross Road.

Designed for approximately 300 kindergarten students, this hands-on experience introduces young learners to a wide range of careers through interactive exploration of real vehicles and equipment used in the workforce.

Students will have the opportunity to engage directly with industry professionals and explore vehicles representing careers in:

• Transportation and Logistics
• Construction and Skilled Trades
• First Responders Careers
• Public Service Careers

This event is part of Winton Woods’ broader commitment to building a comprehensive K-12 Career Technical Education (CTE) system, grounded in the framework of Academics, Pathways, Careers—ensuring that students are exposed early to career possibilities and real-world connections to learning.

"Career awareness starts early. Touch a Truck: Touch My Future allows our youngest learners to begin making connections between what they learn in the classroom and the world around them," said Dr. Adonica Jones-Parks, CTE Coordinator for Winton Woods City Schools. "This is about building a foundation where students see purpose in learning and begin to imagine their futures, and their options are limitless in all career fields."

The district is partnering with local businesses, public service agencies, and community organizations to make this event possible. Participating partners will provide vehicles, demonstrations, and engagement opportunities that allow students to ask questions and learn directly from professionals in the field.

In addition to career exploration, students will enjoy a fun and engaging environment that blends learning with interactive experiences.

Winton Woods City Schools continues to expand access to career-connected learning through initiatives that support early exposure, exploration, and long-term pathway development, preparing students for both college and careers.

About Winton Woods City School District

Winton Woods City School District is a nationally recognized public school district serving the communities of Forest Park, Greenhills, and Springfield Township in Cincinnati, Ohio. Committed to innovation and excellence, the district provides a dynamic, future-ready education through its forward-thinking New Tech Network learning model. Winton Woods offers students hands-on, project-based learning experiences that foster collaboration, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving. The district serves grades PreK–12 across its state-of-the-art Early Childhood Central Campus and North and South Campuses. Winton Woods is proud to prepare all students for college, career, and life in a global society.

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