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A New Phase for Earn & Learn

Columbus State is developing the next generation of Earn & Learn programming to support more students across the college and deepen alignment with local industry demand. As we build a more scalable, future-focused model, we will pause recruitment for the cohorts that would typically launch in Autumn 2026—allowing us time to complete some important behind-the-scenes system upgrades.

What does this mean?

Current Earn & Learn students will continue through program completion — no disruptions or “downtime.”

Employer partnerships and ongoing placements will not be interrupted — all connections remain active.

Recruitment of new Earn & Learn cohorts will resume in January 2027 — reopening with an improved framework.

This redesign will help us:

• Expand Earn & Learn opportunities across additional academic pathways — increasing overall program capacity.
• Strengthen skill preparation aligned with industry needs — ensuring students stay compatible with evolving workforce expectations.
• Streamline the student and employer experience within a new, sustainable framework — making the process more efficient and user-friendly.

We look forward to launching the updated Earn & Learn model in January 2027 and expanding opportunities for students and employers across Central Ohio. Thank you for your patience as we optimize the program for the future.

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