Center on Education & Training for Employment

CETE is a growing team of talented scholars who help create innovative learning opportunities for learners.

Dr. Jiarui Xie joins as a postdoctoral scholar whose work supports Artificial Intelligence in Education and Training initiatives.

Dr. Xie:
-leads research and develops learning experiences focused on AI literacy, responsible AI use, and workforce readiness
-contributed to the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center's online learning modules, family and educator resources, and research projects
-brings a global perspective and expertise in online learning, instructional design, collaborative learning, and the use of AI in education

Learn more about Dr. Xie https://cete.osu.edu/jiarui/

Zack Batsaikhan will serve as a new Senior Learning Designer at CETE, designing digital learning experiences and educational products that are intuitive, human-centered, and impactful.

Zack is currently a Ph.D. Candidate in Learning Technologies at The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology. Before pursuing his doctorate, he spent a decade as a UX Designer and Researcher, working on consumer-facing technology products and digital experiences.

CETE is excited to learn alongside Zack in this integral role https://cete.osu.edu/zack/

Welcome, Dan Spears, to CETE as the new System Administrator Analyst, providing IT support for CETE associates and the programs the Center operates.

He brings with him two decades of IT experience across a diverse array of backgrounds from the SMB space to the enterprise level across local government and non-profit organisations, automotive research and development, and healthcare IT, to name a few.

Welcome to The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology community! https://cete.osu.edu/danspears/

Thank you, Bobbie Sin, CETE Event Coordinator and Ohio Association for Adult and Continuing Education President, for representing Ohio at the national COABE Conference in Indianapolis.

Ohio was one of only three states highlighted for demonstrating the power of aligned leadership in advancing adult education. Bobbie also represented CETE during the inaugural presentation of the Jody L. Angelone COABE Practitioner Scholarship Award, honoring the legacy of longtime CETE staff member Jody Angelone. Proud to see CETE leadership and impact recognized on a national stage!

CETE is so excited to see our graduates navigate through their professional journeys.

You have so much to contribute, and we can't wait to see how you translate your knowledge and expertise into the world.

CETE welcomed Dr. Erik Porfeli, interim dean of The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology, to discuss additional ways to advance the college's mission and vision.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about CETE’s vision for translational research, workforce development, and AI in education and training.

How can simple, strategic text messaging strengthen family engagement and support improved student attendance?

Tom Capretta, Yesenia Alvarez Padilla, and Barbara Boone discussed an approach in their presentation: “Engaging families through text messaging to improve attendance,” meeting families where they are to build meaningful school-home connections.

Thank you, CETE scholars, for representing the Family Engagement program at the 22nd International Roundtable on School, Family, and Community Partnerships in Los Angeles.

Key takeaway: Small, consistent communication strategies can lead to big impacts for students and families.

Turn research into real-world impact with a FREE online module from CETE: TR101 – Translational Research and Implementation Science: Turn Research into Reality.

Designed for researchers, educators, healthcare professionals, and program leaders, this self-paced training helps you move evidence into practice.https://cete.osu.edu/tr101/

Do students have the AI literacy skills to navigate the rapidly evolving digital world? Sean Hickey, Deputy Director of the assessment program at CETE, presented Using Global Digital Citizenship to Teach AI-Literacy Skills to College Students at the Ohio Educational Technology Conference.

By connecting global digital citizenship with AI literacy, Sean Hickey showcased practical strategies for helping learners think critically, act responsibly, and engage effectively with emerging technologies.

These conversations help educators and students inform the future of education and workforce readiness.

CETE is proud to expemplify The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology's value of Internationalization, cultivating a vibrant academic community grounded in global awareness & engagement.

Through meaningful relationships with universities and industries across the world, CETE activates this value through education, innovation, and collaboration.

Dr. Erik Porfeli, dean of EHE, highlighted the relationships and opportunities made possible through the Office of International Affairs at Ohio State and the faculty at the Global Hub Reception.

A special thank you to the students of Columbus City Schools' Spanish Immersion Academy for sharing their poetry, music, and art, bringing the spirit of global connection to life.