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Career Training

  • AGRICULTURE (¼ CREDIT)

Ohio Means Jobs website has broken down careers into Career Clusters.  In this nine-unit course, students will look at careers in the Agriculture and Environmental Systems Cluster.

  • BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (¼ CREDIT)

In this nine-unit course, students will learn what it means to have a career in business. They will also research four careers in the Business Cluster as well as search for information regarding these careers on the Ohio Means Jobs website.

  • CAREER PLANNING (½ CREDIT)

The process of finding a job can be overwhelming and a little intimidating. This eighteen-unit course will guide students step by step through the process, from applying, to accept, and to keep their next job.

  • MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (½ credit)

In this eighteen-unit course, students learn the basics of medical terminology.  They study the scientific language that is used to describe the human body, medical conditions, and hospital procedures. The course also stresses the importance of recognizing root words, prefixes, and suffixes.  

  • OHIO MEANS JOBS (¼ CREDIT)

This nine-unit course is designed to give an introduction to the Ohio Means Jobs website. At the completion of the course, the student will have a career plan and be ready to search and to apply for jobs on this site.

  • OIL & GAS (¼ CREDIT)

This nine-unit course is designed to give an introduction to the oil and gas industry through the Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP) website.  Students will explore the history of oil and gas in Ohio and will use the OOGEEP website to watch videos and engage in interactive activities.   At the completion of this course, students will have a better understanding of the workings of the oil and gas business, not only in Ohio but throughout the United States. 

  • PUBLIC SAFETY (¼ CREDIT)

In this nine-unit course, students will learn about and research careers in the law, public safety, corrections, and security job cluster. They will also research eight careers in the Public Safety cluster and search for information regarding these careers on the Ohio Means Jobs website.

  • STUDENT LEADERSHIP (½ CREDIT)

The eighteen-unit course is designed to prepare students for leadership roles and responsibilities. Students should also be able to apply leadership principles and skills in their everyday lives. They will study theories and styles of leadership along with goal setting, time management, and decision making. 

  • STEM AND CAREERS (¼ CREDIT)

This nine-week course provides opportunities to learn about careers in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math.  Students complete projects and research activities while exploring STEM-related fields, such as forensic science, electrical engineering, and environmental science.

 
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