In our last Ohio Career Technical Center Highlight, we shared three Career Technical Centers from the Northeast Region out of the more than 50 Career Technical Centers throughout our state. These centers help Ohio high school students work toward their careers while completing their high school education and adult learners start their careers sooner with a 3- to 18-month training program. Today, we highlight three from the West Central Ohio Region.
Tri Star Career Compact located at 7655 State Route 703 Celina, OH 45822
Tri Star Career Compact combines the best parts of classroom work with hands-on training for both adult learners and high school juniors and seniors. No matter what age students start, they all gain the skills needed to prepare for the workforce in their desired trades.
Tri Star Career Compact’s high school program serves nine school districts in Mercer and Auglaize counties onsite in three locations. Their two-year programs provide the opportunity for free college credit while learning the practical skills to enter each student’s field of choice. For example, their construction program covers construction fundamentals, complete with a home construction project. Their welding program begins with the basics and is followed by more complex concepts and employability education.
They also offer adult education. Tri Star Career Compact’s adult courses vary throughout the year, so click here to see their current course offering. No matter the age of a student, as they say at Tri Star Career Compact, career technical education is the “equal choice, not the alternative choice”.
To learn more about all of Tri-Star Career Compact’s programs, visit their website here.
Green County Career Center located at 2960 W. Enon Road Xenia, OH 45385
Green County Career Center helps area adult learners and high school students from seven public school districts, private schools, and parochial schools as well as homeschooled students.
High school juniors and seniors can select from one of their course offerings, which includes construction industry-focused education like construction technology, electrical wiring, and welding/metal fabrication. These specialized classes give teens a headstart in their careers while earning their high school diplomas. Depending on the program, students complete coursework at local high schools as well as on Green County Career Center’s main campus. Click here to learn more.
Adult learners can come to Green County Career Center to lay their foundation for their career move. These include a thorough online education program and a high school-equivalent GED course that prepares students for the test. Click here to learn more.
To learn more about all of Green County Career Center’s programs, visit their website here.
Upper Valley Career Center located at 8811 Career Drive Piqua, OH 45356
Upper Valley Career Center prepares students for their next chapter with 24 career-technical programs and satellite programs.
High school students can train for their desired careers while still in school. Those interested in the construction industry can take construction technologies, masonry, plumbing, and mechanical systems, and welding technology courses.
Their adult education programs include careers in specialties such as HVAC/R. If more of a foundation is desired before taking part in technical career training, students can join the Upper Valley Career Center’s Aspire program. This helps adults take a first step toward their new careers with GED training.
To learn more about all of Upper Valley Career Center’s programs, visit their website here.
No matter which part of the state you’re in, there is a Technical Center near you. Every Ohio public high school student is eligible for Career-Technical Education. Visit our Career Technical Centers page or explore Ohio’s Department of Higher Education’s website to learn more.
