Career Center open house slated for Dec. 7
Machining technologies instructor Bruce Steiner speaks to parents and prospective students about the Wayne County Schools Career Center at a previous open house. The WCSCC’s annual open house will be held Thursday, Dec. 7 from 5-7:30 p.m.
The Wayne County Schools Career Center will host an open house on Thursday, Dec. 7 from 5-7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend, with a special invitation extended to all Wayne County students in eighth grade through 10th grade and their families. High school juniors also are invited to tour the RAMTEC facility and learn about two half-day programs for seniors only: machining technologies and robotics and automation.
Students interested in engineering technologies should go to Orrville High School from 5-7:30 p.m.
Some college, university and career-technical school partners and 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 school counselors and 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 and free popcorn will be available in the commons.
Guidance counselors will answer questions about the application process, and the Extra Help Area will be open with information related to the career center’s award-winning Extra Help and tutoring 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 for students in eighth grade through 10th grade.
Adult and community education will be available to answer questions and provide information on a range of classes, career training programs and financial aid.
The career center is located at 518 W. Prospect St. in Smithville. For more information call 330-669-7000 or go to the school website at wcscc.org.