Warren County Career Center
3525 N. St. Rt. 48
Lebanon, Ohio 45036
High School 513-932-5677
Adult Education 513-932-8145
What is the Warren County Career Center?
Located in Southwest Ohio in the second-fastest growing county in the state, WCCC is the career-technical planning district for six K-12 school districts in Warren County – Franklin, Kings, Lebanon, Little Miami, Springboro and Waynesville. It provides quality career-technical education for adult and high school students in two locations and through satellite programs. A fully-accredited preschool is also located at its main campus in Lebanon. WCCC also serves students in grades K-12 with Career Development Education.
What does WCCC do?
WCCC provides a foundation of academic skills and career-technical skills to prepare adult and high school students for lifelong learning and success in careers and life. As the career-technical education department for six affiliated school districts, WCCC prepares students with the skills that lead to successful careers and contribute to the local economy.
What types of skill training are offered?
High school juniors and seniors have a variety of career-technical programs to choose from, including Aerospace Academy Tech Prep, Automotive Collision, Automotive Technology Tech Prep, Business Technology Tech Prep (satellites at Little Miami and Kings high schools), Carpentry Tech Prep, Cosmetology Tech Prep, Criminal Justice Tech Prep, Culinary Technology Tech Prep, Digital Design Tech Prep, Digital Media Arts Tech Prep (satellites at Springboro and Kings high schools), Early Childhood Education, Electricity Tech Prep, Environmental Controls Tech Prep(HVAC), Exercise Science Tech Prep (satellite at Franklin High School), Fire Science/EMT Basic Tech Prep, Graphic Arts Tech Prep, Greentree Health Science Academy Tech Prep, Heavy Equipment/Site Construction Tech Prep, Information Technology Tech Prep, Landscape Technology, Legal Office Technology Tech Prep, Marketing Tech Prep, Power Systems, Project SEARCH, Senior Internships, Teacher Academy Tech Prep, Veterinary Science and Welding and Metal Fabrication.
Adult students can choose from part-time and full-time career development and career enhancement programs, including Adult Basic and Literacy Education, Auctioneer, Computer Classes, Electrical Power Line Mechanic, Electro-Mechanical PLC Technician, Health/Medical Careers, Heavy Equipment/Site Construction, HVAC, Information Technology, Public Safety Services, and Welding. WCCC Adult Education provides Cutomized Training for business and industry in any of these areas.
How many people are served?
Over 800 high school juniors and seniors are enrolled in full-day programs for 2010-11. Another 800 to 1,000 high school students participate in part-time satellite programs at our partner school districts. Nearly 7,000 adults are served by the Adult Workforce Development division each year. Approximately 21,400 students in grades K-12 utilize the Career Development services annually at WCCC.
How is learning facilitated?
WCCC provides solid academic, occupational and employability preparation for all students. Business Advisory Committees are valued partners in all programs. Career-technical skills are based on industry standards and certifications. Technology connects students with business and industry and research sources all over the world. Many articulation agreements are in place for most of our high school programs. High school students have the opportunity to earn up to 30 college credits and college scholarships, and industry certifications in most programs. Students leave many programs already certified in their fields. A variety of school and work-based learning experiences maximize learning for students, including Tech Prep, apprenticeships, mentorships, co-op programs and internships.
What opportunities are provided for adult learners?
WCCC provides full-time and part-time programs for individuals and customized training for business and industry. Companies can utilize customized employment testing services including pre-employment, promotional and pre-training testing, skills assessments, WorkKeys and Myers/Briggs testing, DiSC behavioral testing and KeyTrain skills upgrade. WCCC trains the firefighters and emergency medical technicians in the county. Training in health careers, construction, cosmetology and industrial careers provides workers in needed areas. As a member of local chambers of commerce, WCCC partners with business and industry to provide vital workforce development for the county. As a part of the University System of Ohio, WCCC provides a link to higher education for all its students. WCCC is a recognized leader in workforce development for the local economy.
Where is WCCC located?
Warren County Career Center is located conveniently near the center of the county in Lebanon, the county seat, at 3525 N. St. Rt. 48. A South Campus is located in Kings Mills, at 1797 King Ave. The main campus lies between two major interstates, I-75 and I-71 and is easily accessible to both. Our Adult Basic and Literacy Education offices are located in downtown Lebanon at the Workforce One building on Silver Street.
Is WCCC successful?
92.98% of 2009 high school completers were reported as participating in positive post program placement, which includes higher education enrollment and related employment, military, apprenticeship and educational experiences. Nearly 61% of those were in higher education. WCCC Adult Education served approximately 7,000 adults in 2009-10 with a positive post-program placement rate of 97.7% in 2009.
How is WCCC governed?
A seven-member board is appointed by partner school districts, one from each of six districts and a seventh member from one of those districts in a rotation schedule. Business Advisory Committees work with each high school, preschool and adult education program. A District Business Advisory Council works with the superintendent to advise on county-wide workforce development issues.
How is WCCC funded?
WCCC operates on an approximately $13 million budget. It receives a portion of funds from a continuing levy on county property taxes (voted millage is 4.5, which is at the 2-mill floor), a portion from Ohio based on number of secondary students in workforce development programs, and various federal and state grants, including the Perkins Act. Voters have not been asked to pass an operating levy since 1990 and the need for a new levy is not anticipated through 2008. |