Science: Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science
Social Studies: Government, US and World Studies
English: Junior and Senior English and Enriched English, Transitions English 12
Life skills classes are also offered in each academic area
We do not offer Physical Education or Health
What is dual enrollment? Can I really get college credit for Career Center academic classes?
Yes! Dual enrollment means you get college credit for advanced classes in social studies and English. Check with guidance for more details.
What is the Part-Day Option?
Part-day students take their academic classes at their high schools
You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the Career Center
Transportation time is scheduled into your school day
Programs with the part time option:
Business & Marketing Technologies Engineering Technologies Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Interactive Media Medical Office Management Teaching Professions
What are satellite programs, and where do they meet?
Exercise Science and Sports Medicine meets daily in the afternoons at Wooster High School
Teaching Professions meets at The University of Akron Wayne College, see Fast Facts cards for extra details about the schedule
What is College Tech Prep? How would that help me?
Students combine high-tech training with advanced academic classes
You may earn college credit for classes at WCSCC and may waive some fees or classes when you go to college
What work-based learning experiences can students be involved in at the Career Center?
Everyone has work-based learning experiences
Examples are: field trips, job shadowing, mentorships, service learning, unpaid internships, paid senior work placement
How soon can students go on job placement?
Some students begin in the summer after their junior year
Some are eligible at the beginning of their senior year
Some wait until the second semester of their senior year
Our job Placement Coordinator will assist you
Can Career Center students go to college?
Yes! Last year, 54 percent of our students attended colleges or tech schools, or received extra training after they completed their Career Center program.
Can students get college credit for classes at the Career Center?
Yes! We have agreements with area colleges. Some are: The University of Akron, Wayne College, Stark State College, North Central State, Hocking Technical College, Ashland University, Walsh University, Malone College, Mt. Union College, Lake Erie College, University of Cincinnati.
What certifications can I earn at the Career Center?
Each program is different. You could be certified in one or more of these areas:
Comp TIA A+ and Network +, MECP Car Audio and Security
CPR & First Aid, Home Health Aide, Nurse Aide Training, Pharmacy Tech Certification, Phlebotomy Tech
Lifesaving, Life Guard, Professional Rescuer, AED (Automatic External Defibrillator), O2 (Oxygen) Administration
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
After state licensure testing, Practical Nursing students become Licensed Practical Nurses, and Cosmetology students become licensed cosmetologists
American Welding Society certification
How do you help students with academic courses?
The Academic Assistance Area helps students on conditional status or those failing their academic courses
A+ is an online program to assist students with credit recovery
The Student Assistance Center helps students on Individual Education Plans (IEPs), see more below
Full-time coordinators and tutors will assist students with testing, papers, and homework
How do you help students with learning disabilities?
The Student Assistance Center is for students on Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
We have full-time Vocational Special Education Coordinators and tutors who assist students with testing, homework, writing, reading, provide taped academic lessons, and scheduling.
We serve more than 200 special needs students.
English, math, science and social studies classes are modified for students with IEPs. Life skills classes teach telephone and communication skills, paying bills and writing checks, measurements, problem solving, reading maps, and fundamentals of government systems, cultures and current events.
Our school is handicap-accessible. A few labs have steps, but all rooms are accessible to persons with handicaps.
What student activities do you have?
Prom
Banquets and award ceremonies
Local, regional, state and national skill contests
Community service projects
Field trips
Senior Recognition Ceremony
Honor Roll
Attendance awards
Students of the Month and Student of the Year
Field Day, picnics
What student organizations do you have?
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
FFA
Future Educators of America (FEA)
Key Club
National Honor Society (NHS)
SkillsUSA
Student Leadership Council (SLC)
How do I register to attend the Career Center?
Talk to your high school counselor or call the Career Center guidance office at 330-669-7020
Schedule a visit to the Career Center with your parents/guardians
Call for a Fast Facts card or more information about any program
