Southern Ohio ESC Welcomes Heith Brown as Highland CountyDirector of Workforce Development
Hillsboro, OH – The Southern Ohio Educational Service Center (SOESC) is pleased to announce Heith
Brown as the new Highland County Director of Workforce Development. A Hillsboro High School
graduate, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and accomplished educator and business professional, Heith
brings a wealth of experience and leadership to this pivotal role.
Heith served six years in the United States Marine Corps as a Sergeant, completing two overseas
tours. Following his military service, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Administration
from Liberty University’s School of Business. With experience spanning business and project
management, as well as middle and high school education in Business, Religion, and Math, Heith is
uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between education and workforce readiness.
Current Workforce Development Initiatives Under Heith’s leadership, the Highland County Workforce
Development Program is spearheading several innovative projects:
- Aptitude Assessments:
- All five public school districts in Highland County are now utilizing at least one version of an aptitude assessment to help guide students toward their career goals.
- Internship Program Development:
- Focused on securing new funding services, researching untapped resources, and building partnerships with local businesses and community and state agencies.
Future Workforce Development Plans Looking ahead, Heith aims to expand the Workforce
Development Program with initiatives such as:
- Career Exposure Tours with local businesses.
- Career and Internship Fairs.
- Teacher Externships to provide firsthand industry experience.
- Elementary and middle school career exploration opportunities.
- Development of a Highland County Workforce Development Website to communicate resources, programs, and opportunities.
- Exploration of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship program feasibility.
“I am honored to join SOESC and lead workforce development efforts in Highland County,” said Heith.
“By collaborating with local businesses, schools, and community organizations, we can empower our
students and adult learners with the skills and opportunities they need to succeed in today’s competitive
workforce.”
SOESC is proud to support Heith Brown as he cultivates dynamic partnerships and innovative solutions
for workforce development in Highland County.
About Southern Ohio ESC:
Southern Ohio Educational Service Center (SOESC) provides innovative solutions and dynamic
partnerships to empower excellence in education and community success. Serving school districts
across Southern Ohio, SOESC is committed to transforming education for students and communities.
The Southern Ohio ESC employs over 100 professional educators dedicated to supporting the needs of
students and schools. In addition to the SOESC Wilmington office, SOESC employees are
headquartered at the Region 14 Hopewell Center, the Southern Ohio Learning Center, and within the
public school districts of Adams, Clinton, Fayette, and Highland counties, Ohio.