Miami Valley Career Technology Center
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The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) is a career technology school in Clayton, Ohio
. It serves Montgomery County
and the Greater Dayton
Area, as well as surrounding counties such as Darke
, Miami
, Preble
, and Warren
. It was previously called Montgomery County Joint Vocational School.
Students from 27 participating high schools attend classes daily in one of 50 career programs. Students from districts outside the 27 participating schools may attend the Miami Valley CTC by applying for admission and then by adhering to open enrollment guidelines.
The high school division is approved and accredited by the Ohio Department of Education and North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
as a two-year public career technical school offering secondary preparation with in-school and cooperative education
programs.
The adult education
division is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
, and operates within guidelines set by the Ohio Department of Education Division of Career Technical and Adult Education. However, it will become a part of the University System of Ohio starting January 2009.
The main campus consists of three main buildings on a 240 acre (0.9712464 km²) site with two farm buildings, an aircraft hangar, 20 acres (80,937.2 m²) of woods, and a stocked pond. The three main buildings have over 425000 square feet (39,483.8 m²) under roof.
In addition to successful statistics and numerous awards, MVCTC holds a learning culture that is difficult to describe in words. They work together in a partnership with students, parents, associate schools, communities, and business and industry throughout the Miami Valley. The goal of the partnership is to meet the school mission of providing premier educational choices and advanced employment preparation for youth, adults, and organizations of the Miami Valley.
The Miami Valley Career Technology Center is approved and accredited by the Ohio Department of Education and North Central Association of Colleges and Schools as a two-year public joint vocational school offering regular secondary preparatory in school and cooperative education programs.
MVCTC admits students to each career technical program using criteria developed by the staff in cooperation with representatives from partner schools and approved by the MVCTC Board of Education. In our selection process, we try to select those students who we feel may benefit from a career technical curriculum. If a student is not accepted into his/her first choice program, that student may be interviewed to seek out other career program choices. A waiting list is kept for each career program, and students are placed as space becomes available. For more information regarding the MVCTC Admission Procedures, please visit www.mvctc.com/admissionprocedures.
MVCTC prepares students for a seamless transition from high school to college by providing opportunities to earn college credit and scholarship money towards a college education. Several opportunities are offered to students meeting the established criteria for early college options. For more information – and to review the eligibility requirements for each – please visit www.mvctc.com/earlycollegeconnections. (Number of college credits is subject to change)
Dual Enrollment – MVCTC students can receive dual enrollment college credit from Miami University Middletown (Math or Science), or Wright State University (English and Economics). Dual enrollment is not PSEO, but a collaboration between post-secondary and high school instructors to create an offering at the high school level equivalent to college transcripted credit. This saves the student both time and money, and for students prepared for this level rigor, it is a great advantage.
Tech Prep Programs – Tech Prep is a Grade 11 through associate degree program that prepares students to begin a career or complete a bachelor’s degree. Students completing high school requirements of the College Tech Prep program and meeting the scholarship qualifications are eligible to receive a sizeable scholarship to Sinclair Community College. (Some programs offer Tech Prep Programs with Clark State Community College)
Apprenticeship – Apprenticeship opportunities at MVCTC link secondary education, post- secondary education, business, industry, and government together to provide a seamless career path for students. The Apprenticeship program allows you to work and earn a paycheck – while learning skills and earning the certifications that employers want.
such as SkillsUSA
, Business Professionals of America
(BPA), Future Farmers of America (FFA). These groups organize and sponsor events and contests related to the student's vocation. Students who excel in their skill sets are recognized at national levels in these events.
Clayton, Ohio
Clayton is a city in Montgomery and Miami Counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 13,209 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area...
. It serves Montgomery County
Montgomery County, Ohio
Montgomery County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. The population was 535,153 in the 2010 Census. It was named in honor of Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775 while attempting to capture Quebec City, Canada. The county seat is Dayton...
and the Greater Dayton
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
Area, as well as surrounding counties such as Darke
Darke County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 53,309 people, 20,419 households, and 14,905 families residing in the county. The population density was 89 people per square mile . There were 21,583 housing units at an average density of 36 per square mile...
, Miami
Miami County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 98,868 people, 38,437 households, and 27,943 families residing in the county. The population density was 243 people per square mile . There were 40,554 housing units at an average density of 100 per square mile...
, Preble
Preble County, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 42,337 people, 16,001 households, and 12,144 families residing in the county. The population density was 100 people per square mile . There were 17,186 housing units at an average density of 40 per square mile...
, and Warren
Warren County, Ohio
Warren County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. The population was 212,693 at the 2010 census. Its county seat is Lebanon. Warren County was erected May 1, 1803, from Hamilton County, and named for Dr...
. It was previously called Montgomery County Joint Vocational School.
Students from 27 participating high schools attend classes daily in one of 50 career programs. Students from districts outside the 27 participating schools may attend the Miami Valley CTC by applying for admission and then by adhering to open enrollment guidelines.
The high school division is approved and accredited by the Ohio Department of Education and North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools , also known as the North Central Association, is a membership organization, consisting of colleges, universities, and schools in 19 U.S. states, that is engaged in educational accreditation...
as a two-year public career technical school offering secondary preparation with in-school and cooperative education
Cooperative education
Cooperative education is a structured method of combining classroom-based education with practical work experience. A cooperative education experience, commonly known as a "co-op", provides academic credit for structured job experience...
programs.
The adult education
Adult education
Adult education is the practice of teaching and educating adults. Adult education takes place in the workplace, through 'extension' school or 'school of continuing education' . Other learning places include folk high schools, community colleges, and lifelong learning centers...
division is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools , also known as the North Central Association, is a membership organization, consisting of colleges, universities, and schools in 19 U.S. states, that is engaged in educational accreditation...
, and operates within guidelines set by the Ohio Department of Education Division of Career Technical and Adult Education. However, it will become a part of the University System of Ohio starting January 2009.
The main campus consists of three main buildings on a 240 acre (0.9712464 km²) site with two farm buildings, an aircraft hangar, 20 acres (80,937.2 m²) of woods, and a stocked pond. The three main buildings have over 425000 square feet (39,483.8 m²) under roof.
High School Curriculum
MVCTC is positioned to influence economic development in five southwestern Ohio counties (Montgomery, Warren, Preble, Darke, and Miami) by preparing students for the 21st century workforce. Students receive challenging, career-focused education, as well as a rigorous academic foundation. This combination has resulted in an array of innovative applications and knowledge that enable MVCTC students to enter post secondary education or the job market with a high comfort level of competency and to be prepared for the global workforce.In addition to successful statistics and numerous awards, MVCTC holds a learning culture that is difficult to describe in words. They work together in a partnership with students, parents, associate schools, communities, and business and industry throughout the Miami Valley. The goal of the partnership is to meet the school mission of providing premier educational choices and advanced employment preparation for youth, adults, and organizations of the Miami Valley.
The Miami Valley Career Technology Center is approved and accredited by the Ohio Department of Education and North Central Association of Colleges and Schools as a two-year public joint vocational school offering regular secondary preparatory in school and cooperative education programs.
MVCTC admits students to each career technical program using criteria developed by the staff in cooperation with representatives from partner schools and approved by the MVCTC Board of Education. In our selection process, we try to select those students who we feel may benefit from a career technical curriculum. If a student is not accepted into his/her first choice program, that student may be interviewed to seek out other career program choices. A waiting list is kept for each career program, and students are placed as space becomes available. For more information regarding the MVCTC Admission Procedures, please visit www.mvctc.com/admissionprocedures.
MVCTC prepares students for a seamless transition from high school to college by providing opportunities to earn college credit and scholarship money towards a college education. Several opportunities are offered to students meeting the established criteria for early college options. For more information – and to review the eligibility requirements for each – please visit www.mvctc.com/earlycollegeconnections. (Number of college credits is subject to change)
Dual Enrollment – MVCTC students can receive dual enrollment college credit from Miami University Middletown (Math or Science), or Wright State University (English and Economics). Dual enrollment is not PSEO, but a collaboration between post-secondary and high school instructors to create an offering at the high school level equivalent to college transcripted credit. This saves the student both time and money, and for students prepared for this level rigor, it is a great advantage.
Tech Prep Programs – Tech Prep is a Grade 11 through associate degree program that prepares students to begin a career or complete a bachelor’s degree. Students completing high school requirements of the College Tech Prep program and meeting the scholarship qualifications are eligible to receive a sizeable scholarship to Sinclair Community College. (Some programs offer Tech Prep Programs with Clark State Community College)
Apprenticeship – Apprenticeship opportunities at MVCTC link secondary education, post- secondary education, business, industry, and government together to provide a seamless career path for students. The Apprenticeship program allows you to work and earn a paycheck – while learning skills and earning the certifications that employers want.
Graduation and Diploma
Students earn a Career Passport from MVCTC and graduate from their home school. Upon successful completion of a career program, a student must have good grades, good attendance, and demonstrate competencies in their career program. A student will receive a portfolio, which will display a profile of both professional and personal accomplishments. This portfolio is called a Career Passport.Career and Technical Student Organizations
Students are also encouraged to participate in student organizationsCareer and Technical Student Organization
Career and Technical Student Organizations are vocational organizations primarily based in high schools and career technology centers. Often, on the state level, they are integrated into Departments of Education or incorporated as non-profit organizations. Many states define CTSOs as "integral...
such as SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a United States career and technical student organization serving more than 320,000 high school and college students and professional members enrolled in training programs in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations. Since 2010, SkillsUSA has had Thomas...
, Business Professionals of America
Business Professionals of America
Business Professionals of America is a career and technical student organization that is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. BPA aims to develop leadership, academic, and technological skills in the workplace among students and leaders within the community...
(BPA), Future Farmers of America (FFA). These groups organize and sponsor events and contests related to the student's vocation. Students who excel in their skill sets are recognized at national levels in these events.
School Districts
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Programs offered
- Agricultural Services
- Agri-Technology
- Air Force Junior ROTC
- Allied Health
- Allied Health Technologies Tech Prep
- Animal Production & Care
- Architectural/Engineering Technology
- Auto Collision
- Auto Services
- Automotive Engine Rebuilding & Machining
- Automotive Technology
- Automotive Technology Tech Prep
- Aviation Maintenance Technician
- Biotechnology Tech Prep
- Career Based Intervention
- Carpentry
- Canine Obedience
- Clerical Services
- Computer Information Technology
- Computer Information Technology Tech Prep
- Computer Network Engineering Tech Prep
- Construction Trades
- Cosmetology
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts
- Dental Assistant
- Diesel Equipment & Technology
- Digital Design Technology Tech Prep
- Early Childhood Education
- Electrical Trades
- Electronics Engineering Tech Prep
- Environmental/Natural Resources Tech Prep
- Financial Management
- Graphic Commercial Art
- Graphic Commercial Photography
- Heating/Ventilation & Air Conditioning
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Hotels & Lodging
- Interactive Multimedia Development Tech Prep
- Legal Assistant
- Marketing & Media
- Masonry
- Mechanical Construction & Plumbing Systems Technology
- Medical Office Management
- Motorcycle Service Technology
- Precision Machining Technology
- Teacher Academy*
- Pre-Vet Technology
- Sports Medicine Tech Prep
- Welding