• Angela Ramsay speaks to parents and students at Open House
    Angela Ramsay speaks to parents and students at Open House

The Wayne County Schools Career Center will host an Open House on Thursday, December 5, from 5-7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend, with a special invitation extended to all Wayne County eighth, ninth and tenth graders and their families. Juniors are also invited to tour the RAMTEC facility and learn about two half-day programs for seniors only, CNC & Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics & Automation.

            Students interested in Engineering Technologies should go to Orrville High School from 5-7:30 p.m.

Explore the new Agribusiness & Production program for students interested in the agricultural industry and FFA.

Some college, university and career-technical school partners, military, business and industry representatives will be in the Commons to answer questions about colleges and advanced training. Additional information about college credit, certification or licensure opportunities will be available from Career-Technical instructors. Student organizations will have displays describing their activities.

Academic teachers will provide information about a comprehensive offering of academics. Some academic courses offer college credit. Light refreshments will be available in the commons.

School counselors will answer questions about the application process, and the Extra Help Area will be open with information related to the Career Center’s extra help programs.

Building tours will be led by staff guides, but maps will be available for those who want to tour on their own. There will be a drawing for prizes from local businesses for eighth, ninth and tenth graders.

            New for 2019, Adult Education will hold an Open House at the same time. Adults interested in full-time, part-time, or Fast Track classes can tour classrooms and labs, discuss financial aid and grant options, and even attend an information session that evening. Staff will also be available to discuss the free Aspire classes and Adult Diploma Programs.

The Career Center is located at 518 West Prospect Street in Smithville. For more information, call 330-669-7000