Athletic Health Care and Fitness-College Tech Prep

This hands-on program provides knowledge and real-life experiences in the prevention, recognition, treatment, rehabilitation and administration of athletic, as well as other common injuries. Under the direction of two teachers who are also nationally certified and state-licensed athletic trainers, students develop both basic and advanced skills in the classroom lab setting during the first year of the program.

Instruction in the second year focuses on individual career exploration in which students have the opportunity to work and learn outside of the classroom with local professionals in medical, clinical and fitness facilities. In this College Tech Prep career pathway, Athletic Health Care and Fitness links directly to bachelor’s degree programs at The University of Akron (students can earn up to 7 credits) and Kent State University (students can earn up to 4 credits).

This program is well-suited to individuals who have career interests in athletic training and fitness, physical therapy and emergency medicine. Continue reading →

Business Management-College Tech Prep

Business Management is an exciting two-year College Tech Prep initiative designed for student interested in a business management career. Students study management practices as they apply to business and law, economics, sales, software skills, rick management, human relations, entrepreneurship and global business trends.

All students are provided opportunities for leadership development through the Business Professionals of America national student organization. Students as well as professors will visit the classroom for guest lectures and special activities through our partnership with the Kent State University.

Students who successfully complete this two-year program are eligible to earn up to 9 credit hours from the University of Akron, Summit College, and are also eligible to receive an academic scholarship. Continue reading →

Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

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This exciting professional program combines CAD (Computer-Aided Design) with CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing). Students will learn to use CAD and CAM software technology, as well as become familiar with the skills needed to plan, design and execute drawings in their Career Pathway area of interest.

All students will study the areas of required competencies, which will be connected to areas of specialty as determined by student interest. The unique program design incorporates team teaching, student project and portfolio, as well as flexibility of time and class periods. Students will benefit from direct connection with professionals in their interest areas. Continue reading →

Construction Technologies-College Tech Prep

Construction Technologies (Tech Prep): Students interested in working with hand and power tools and who want to learn skills they can use on-the-job or in their own home should consider this program. Emphasis is placed on both rough and finished carpentry with introductions to plumbing, masonry and residential wiring. Working in the lab, students will learn by constructing with their hands in order to build a strong foundation for a career in the building trades.

Completers have entered apprenticeships, entered two-year and four-year college programs in Construction Technology, Construction Management, Surveying and Architecture, started their own construction businesses or worked as building and property maintenance personnel, as well as carpenters for contractors and builders. Continue reading →

Cosmetology-College Tech Prep

Students are prepared to take Ohio’s Licensing Board of Cosmetology Certification Test. Students passing this exam will be licensed cosmetologists qualified for immediate employment, performing professional grooming services related to the care of hair, skin and nails. Instructors and students are kept up to date in this rapidly changing profession by attending shows and conferences, hosting guest artists and participating in competitions.

Internships will be available in “high end” salons. Students are eligible to earn 30 college credits through the University of Akron, Summit College. Continue reading →

Electronic Technologies-College Tech Prep

The exciting and dynamic field of electronics is full of career opportunities. In this program, students acquire a level of understanding from basic electronics to electrical engineering.

This is a great program for students who wish to enter the workforce immediately, get further training in technical schools, join the military, or major in electrical or electronic engineering in college. Continue reading →

Engineering Academy-College Tech Prep

This two-year College Tech Prep Academy combines academically competitive, college prep courses with hands-on technical studies. Students rotate through four technology areas-computer-aided design, (CAD), electronics, manufacturing and polymers.

College prep courses in English, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, AP Calculus, and Physics are linked with the technology curriculum. Various instructional approaches are used, including team teaching, work teams, self-directed studies, and project-based learning. Students are eligible to earn 15 college credits through the University of Akron, Summit College. Continue reading →