At WCCC,

we use a number of

accountability measures

for our high school and

adult programs to give

our community a report

that reflects accurately

the focus we put on

student success. We are

celebrating 41 years of

Education That Works!

Effectiveness Report 20132017

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WCCC students may earn industry certifications through their career-tech programs. Here is a partial list:

• A+, Network+• American Heart

Association Basic Lifesaver Certification

• American Heart Association Heart Saver First Aid Certification

• American Welding Society D1.1 Structural Certification

• ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling

• Automotive Service Excellence

• Certified Ohio Dental Assistant

• Cisco Certified Network Associate

• EPA 608 & 410A Certification

• FAA Private Pilot Knowledge, Aircraft Electronics Technician

• FANUC Robotic Programming Certification

• Firefighter I & II, EMT Basic• National Center for

Construction Education and Research

• Ohio Cosmetology License• OKI Systems Powered

Industrial Trucks• ProStart, ServSafe• State Tested Nursing

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Business and Industry Advisory Councils, with more than 500 members, help WCCC offer relevant courses for both high school and adults. 38

Career PreparationThe primary role of a career-technical school district is to prepare students for success in careers and college.

Students are ready for career success when they master the skills needed in a particular field, when they have the chance to gain hands-on experience, and when they are in demand as employees.

Employer InvolvementIt’s critical for employers to be involved in planning classes and teaching career skills. Every Adult and High School program at the Warren County Career Center has a Business and Industry Advisory Committee, which reviews curriculum, makes recommendations for equipment and tools to be used in career labs, and provides an essential connection between employers and students.

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100% of WCCC full-time teachers participated in professional development/continuing education.

Teacher Expertise Research clearly shows that skilled teachers have a positive impact on students. Experience and a willingness to continue learning help teachers hone their skills.

The new Ohio Teacher Evaluation System creates a standardized evaluation process for all high school teachers and principals. As part of this system, Warren County Career Center teachers developed specific Student Learning Objectives to assess student growth in their classes and programs.

48 hours on average spent by each teacher improving their knowledge and skills during the course of the school year.

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Community projects Opportunities arise each year that fit with the skills and learning objectives of WCCC students in high school and adult programs. Students learn and benefit from helping in the community, gaining knowledge and applying their technical skills on actual job sites and projects. Examples include construction of the Armco Park concession stand, pictured above.

93.6% of the students in the class of 2016 are currently employed, continuing their education, or serving in the military.

500 + students in the classes of 2017 and 2018 participated in job placement, internships, or other hands-on work opportunities related to their program of study during the 2016-17 school year.

High School Graduation Rates

95.5% of WCCC high school seniors graduate in four years. 97.2% graduate within five years.

Each year, WCCC inducts successful graduates into its

Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame.

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$1.2+ M in Tech Prep scholarships offered to the class of 2017.

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High School AcademicsOf course, students must have a strong academic foundation regardless of where their future takes them.

The WCCC high school division is accredited by AdvancED. WCCC offers a variety of college-level classes, providing students the chance to earn college credit in English, mathematics, science and social studies.

62% of graduates go directly to post-secondary education in a typical year.

$3,000 in scholarships granted to high school and adult students by the WCCC Education Foundation last year.

Nearly 1,000 employers registered to post jobs on WCCC’s Online Job Placement Center, connecting area companies with students, alumni and others in the community seeking work.

74 seniors in 2016-17 were invited to join the National Technical Honor Society because of their excellent grades and career accomplishments.

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WCCC offers a Student Ambassador program for seniors to develop their leadership and communication skills.

WCCC Student ActivitiesAll students participate in one of these Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs):

BPA (Business Professionals of America) serves students in business technology programs;

FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) serves students in home economics related programs;

Educators Rising serves students in the Teaching Professions program;

FFA serves students in agricultural and related programs;

SkillsUSA serves students in trade and industry programs.

The Career Technical Student Organizations offer the chance for students to develop leadership skills and to test their skills against other top students in the state and country.

15-20 seniors serve each year, representing all partner districts and many of our programs.

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96 WCCC students qualified for state competition in 2016-2017.

High School CompetitionMost students choose to compete in regional skill competitions. This means they tested their skills – from developing curriculum for preschool-aged children to processing a mock crime scene to demonstrating their ability to build a complex staircase – against students in similar programs across southwest Ohio. The best of those competitors go on to state competition.

17 WCCC students went on to national or international competition in 2016-2017.

Adult Technical CenterThe WCCC Adult Technical Center connects students with certifications, college, and careers that are in demand in the workforce.

Typical programs last about a year or less and include:• advanced manufacturing• healthcare• construction• business• information technology• public safety• cosmetology• electrical power line mechanic

AccreditationWCCC Adult Technical Center is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and a member of the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

Ohio Adult Technical Centers are performance-based evaluated. WCCC has been successful with its high performance measures.

Financial AidFinancial aid is available to those who qualify, and our counselors are available to assist with career assessment, enrollment and application for financial aid.

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5,000 adults each year participate in a variety of full-time and part-time programs at WCCC, as well as special interest courses, business seminars and adult basic literacy education and GED preparation.

423 Adults enrolled in career technical training with certification in 2016-17.

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Fire Training CenterWCCC responds to area employer needs for skilled workers in many ways, including the construction of Warren County’s first and only Fire Training Center. This center includes a two-story Class A burn building and a five-story training tower and is used by WCCC adult and high school students, and by all area fire departments. The return on investment is approximately four years, according to a 2012 feasibility study.

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More than 96% WCCC full-time completers were placed in employment, further education or the military.

99.4% of WCCC full-time adult students passed a state-recognized technical skill assessment, according to a 2015-16 state report.

More than 91% of WCCC adult students earned an industry-

recognized certificate or license.

AssessmentThe WCCC Testing and Assessment Center provides adult and high school students and community members with the opportunity to take an array of national and state certification tests.

Job PlacementThe WCCC Job Placement Center is open to all area employers to post open positions. WCCC students can search and apply for jobs in their fields of study.

Other AssistanceWCCC Aspire Office provides free instructional services for adults who need to:• Prepare for the GED®

• Improve English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

• Improve literacy through foundation math, reading and writing skills

• Attain additional skills before enrolling in college • Transition into employment and college (Bridge

Program)

WCCC offers English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. Interactive, small-group instruction emphasizes the essential skills of reading, writing, and conversational English. Students will also learn about American culture and traditions. Citizenship preparation is provided.

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389 students enrolled in Aspire and ESOL classes July 2016 through May 2017.

68 students earned a GED and 8 more received adult diplomas in 2016-17, ranging in age from 18 to 75.

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69% of the general fund budget was spent on instruction, according to the most recent data.

3,772 students are participating in satellite programs in 7 high schools and 5 junior high schools in 2017-18.

Fiscal StewardshipWCCC is a careful steward of public funding; however, the 41-year-old building has critical needs for repair and improvements. WCCC convened a community-based facilities committee in 2015 to study the highest-priority needs and make recommendations to the board of education. The committee recommended making $6 million in needed infrastructure and learning space improvements with existing dollars and then placing a bond issue on the ballot to raise the remaining funds to complete the Facilities Master Plan. In 2017, construction addressed flooding and drainage issues; inadequate learning space for Culinary, Digital Design and Science classes; HVAC and lighting; renovation and space for the cafeteria kitchen; and a much-needed Fire Training Center. We are continuing to plan for future needs as we work to best serve our students and prepare the workforce for our county and region.

Warren County Career Center works to reduce costs in several ways:

• Minimizing non-instructional expenses such as utilities.

• Sharing services and resources.

• Consortium purchasing of supplies.

• Offering educational programs that don’t require specialized labs at partner schools.

• Seeking other sources of funding.

Along with thousands of dollars in donated equipment and supplies, WCCC received $584,662 in state and federal grants for 2016-17. WCCC also received a special Straight A grant of $500,000.

WCCC is Education That Works!

Warren County Career Center Main Campus3525 N. State Route 48Lebanon, Ohio 45036513-932-5677

Greentree Health Science Academy5757 Innovation Drive Middletown, Ohio 45005 513-933-3960

WCCC Aerospace AcademyWarren County Airport2460 Greentree RoadLebanon, Ohio 45036513-932-5677

“I participated in career camp after 7th grade, and then went on the 8th grade tours. That cemented it for me. Many Career Center students graduate with college credit, certification, and are working in their field. To me, it was a no-brainer to enroll.”

Mackenzie New, Waynesville, Health Science, 2017 WCCC Valedictorian

“I was in college studying business and wanted to get into the IT field. I enrolled at WCCC in the spring and by early September I had a paid internship as a network administrator intern. I have been able to get real-world experience and I can apply at work what I am learning in the classroom.”

Isaac Dolce, Adult Education CISCO Certified Network Administrator

I find the students I hire from WCCC are dedicated and committed to achieving. They are driven to succeed, purposeful, and show up on time. Starting them in an externship allows me to get to know them while they expand their knowledge.”

Allison Campbell, Clinical Coordinator, Hilltop OB/GYN

“My son Jacob completed Welding in 2017. He is now at the Navel Nuclear Power School in Charleston, SC, studying nuclear engineering and he will also be schooled in nuclear welding. WCCC was such a great and positive experience for him.”

Molly Guth Gressly, parent of Jacob Gressly, 2017 Welding graduate

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