Fall 2013
Community Connection
News & Updates from EHOVE To Our Neighbors & Friends
Since 1968, EHOVE Career Center has provided a high quality educa on to our high school and adult educa on students who live throughout our mul -county service area. We are proud to offer students challenging academic and career tech courses designed to meet their unique skills and interests. EHOVE is dedicated to preparing students for immediate employment in a career field by providing them with opportuni es to par cipate in work-based learning experiences and learn skills to advance in the trade of their choice. Students are also prepared for college through challenging academic classes and opportuni es to take college courses for credit at no cost. High school and adult educa on students can design the career tech and academic plan that will lead them to the next step of their career path. Community members who are looking for training opportuni es or want to see more of what EHOVE has to offer are invited to visit EHOVE to see firsthand what the career center has to offer.
EHOVE connects with local businesses
A strong economy starts with a skilled workforce in today’s world. EHOVE has teamed up with area businesses and industry professionals to develop programs that ensure that our community has a well-trained workforce. Local employers partner with EHOVE to provide the training that current and future employees need to be successful on the job. “David Price Metal Services and Fabriweld Corpora on rely heavily on EHOVE Career Center for a variety of resources, most importantly their pool of skilled graduates for manufacturing,” said Chris Price, President of both companies. “Whether we are seeking candidates in fabrica on, machining, welding or electricity, EHOVE graduates always rank at the top of our lists. We are grateful for the EHOVE educa on and overall experience so that graduates can enter our skilled workforce with confidence and hit the ground running.” EHOVE also connects with area economic development offices to iden fy current and future training needs of business and industry. These dedicated professionals work collabora vely with EHOVE to design career tech programs to help current employees keep their jobs, advance in their companies and retrain for another posi on. These efforts promote economic growth by demonstra ng a well-trained workforce to a ract poten al companies to the area. Those interested in partnering with EHOVE are encouraged to contact EHOVE Community Partnership Coordinator Heather Horowitz at (419) 499-5236. “EHOVE Career Center is an invaluable resource for our work here at the Erie County Economic Development Corpora on (ECEDC). Whether we partner with EHOVE for workforce development ini a ves, or help companies find skilled workers, EHOVE is always there for us, our employers and our workforce. EHOVE never just meets expecta ons, they exceed expecta ons!” Peter Zaehringer, Execu ve Director Erie County Economic Development Corpora on
“EHOVE Career Center is a major resource and asset for Huron County and the region. I have referred numerous business clients to EHOVE for assistance in filling their skilled worker needs or workforce training. EHOVE’s outreach into the communi es is extensive with staff members serving on workforce development boards, leadership boards and organiza ons, and social clubs throughout the county. EHOVE is definitely the ‘Go To Organiza on’ for results!” Carol Knapp, Execu ve Director Huron County Development Council
EHOVE trains the workforce of tomorrow
EHOVE prepares high school students throughout 16 area school districts for college and in-demand careers. This year, 840 students are currently enrolled in 24 career tech programs. Students have many opportuni es to get a jumpstart on their future by earning industry cer fica ons, par cipa ng in real-world work experiences, and earning free college credit. We’re very proud of our graduates and would like to introduce you to a few of them, including two recent Gallery of Success inductees: Shannon Ebert, Perkins HS Visual Media Tech, Class of 2013 • • •
Earned 62 free college credits while at EHOVE A ending University of Findlay to earn an MBA Plans to work in marke ng and open her own business
“Going to a career tech school has enabled me to meet new friends, earn a quality educa on, and open boundless opportuni es. “ Rick Bryant, Monroeville HS Auto Tech, Class of 1990 • •
EHOVE Gallery of Success Inductee
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Cody Hicks, New London HS Electrical Tech, Class of 2012
Co-owns a successful auto shop in Milan Became an ASE Cer fied Master Technician Is ac ve in community service projects
“If you decide you want to move forward, EHOVE helps you do that.”
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Interned at NASA Plum Brook while at EHOVE Is now working in an IBEW appren ceship and will receive many free college credits
“With what they taught me at EHOVE, it gave me a big jumpstart into my actual future. EHOVE was invaluable to me.” Rick Bodey, Bellevue HS Computer Network Tech, Class of 2004 •
• EHOVE Gallery of Success Inductee
Is Chief Technology Officer at a successful tech company Later earned industry cer fica ons through Microso and Google and an MBA in college
“In this economy, you need skillsets and people are looking for what EHOVE is offering.”
Stay informed about EHOVE’s levy
On November 5, voters will be asked to consider a ½ mill EHOVE replacement levy. EHOVE voters first passed the levy in 1979 and have renewed it in ‘84, ‘89, ‘94, ‘99, ’03 and ‘08. EHOVE’s ½ mill replacement levy will cost an addi onal $9.30 per year for a $100,000 home (or 78₵ per month). •
EHOVE’s levy dollars will be used to update equipment and instruc onal materials to maintain state-of-the-art career tech programs.
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EHOVE trains over 3500 high school and adult students each year for in-demand careers cri cal to growing our local economy.
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EHOVE will con nue to deliver the latest programs in over 24 career fields such as healthcare, industrial and automo ve technologies, skilled trades, public safety and engineering.
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EHOVE’s ½ mill replacement levy will support daily opera ons. The current building project is being financed with a low interest loan.
EHOVE is making a difference for today’s workers
Each year, over 3000 area adults begin a journey with EHOVE’s 26 accredited programs that helps them start a new career or learn skills to keep their current job or advance in their career, or become more involved through over 100 career enhancement and special interest classes. Through EHOVE’s adult educa on center, students have many opportuni es such as earning industry creden als in their field, making professional connec ons while gaining experience in their field and earning college credit that transfers to two or four year ins tu ons. We’re very proud of our graduates and would like to introduce you to a few of them: Jacob Bodi, Sandusky Medical Assistant, Adult Educa on •
Reached his goal and enjoys his new career as a Medical Assistant • Completed an externship and clinicals which gave him addi onal experience in the field “EHOVE is all about what skills you need, learning those skills and being able to apply them at the job.”
Kevin McGraw, Huron Firefighter/EMT, High School & Adult Educa on •
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Tracy Leverknight, Wakeman Massage Therapy, Adult Educa on •
Started own business a er EHOVE training in the massage therapy field • Gained real world experience and business connec ons through her EHOVE training “EHOVE provides thorough training. I think that they prepare you for what lies ahead.”
Johnnie Sloan, Sandusky Professional Culinary, Adult Educa on
A ended EHOVE’s High School and Adult Educa on Firefighter/ EMT programs Also now is part of the program teaching staff at EHOVE
“The skills were a perfect jumpstart to being a firefighter/paramedic. Ge ng those skills right out of high school had me prepared to get going early.”
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Has worked in his field as a chef at resorts and large restaurants Tested out of many classes at the Art Ins tute because of EHOVE training
“The Adult program targets areas that the community needs, and then puts you out there and helps you find jobs in those areas.”
Building for our future at EHOVE
A er ten years of discussion and research, EHOVE felt the me was right to address some facility needs. The goal is to provide high school and adult students with the most up-to-date learning environment in the most economical means possible for our taxpayers. This project is being financed with a low interest loan, not a request to taxpayers for addi onal funding. The 66,750 square feet of new and renovated area will house high tech classrooms, state-of-the-art science labs, a new mul purpose room, flexible spaces for the community and staff, technology and support areas, student study areas and reconfigured office spaces. Explore the project plans, see how the spaces will be u lized by high school and adult educa on students and enjoy photos documen ng the progress from beginning to end at www.EHOVE.net.
Find out more at www.EHOVE.net
Non-Profit Organiza on Presorted Standard
PAID
Permit #44 Sandusky, OH
316 W. Mason Road Milan, OH 44846
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EHOVE Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, na onal origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and ac vi es and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
What do these local people have in common? Police Officers, Health Professionals, Occupa onal Therapy Assistants, Firefighters, Electricians, Computer Techs, Chefs, Auto Technicians, Teachers, Cosmetologists, Entrepreneurs & Welders
They were trained at EHOVE!
EHOVE Career Center prepares high school and adult students for in-demand careers and/or college. EHOVE trains workers to advance in their current jobs or start a new career! Info at www.EHOVE.net. EHOVE High School Students in the Class of 2013: • Earned 1052 free BGSU college credits • Earned 545 industry cer fica ons • Par cipated in 84 work-based learning experiences with 51 local employers
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Adult Educa on EHOVE Students: Achieved 100% passage rate of cer fica on/licensure exams in many programs 99% passed a state-recognized technical skills assessment 89% became employed in career field a er gradua on Source: Ohio Board of Regents 2011-2012 AWE Local Performance Report