Ohio offers many career technical options that prepare students for the world of work. Examples of these careers include nursing, information technology, automotive services, welding and cosmetology. There are a variety of choices in training programs, and many of them not only prepare students to enter into a career but also prepare them to transition to college degree programs. Looking for funding opportunities to pursue your training? Begin by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). More information on FAFSA completion can be found here.
High School Students
Career-Technical Education (CTE) is available at every public high school in the state of Ohio. If you're a current high school student, find out more about the CTE your school district offers.
High School Graduates & Adult Learners
It usually takes between 3 months to 18 months to complete a career technical education program. Since this education is shorter than most traditional college and university degree programs, you can use these options to start on your career path sooner. If you would like to receive credit for your career technical training when you transfer to a college or university degree program, make sure you meet with an admissions officer or academic advisor. Different colleges and universities have varying policies on awarding credit for career-technical training and workforce certificates. Below are links to programs at Ohio Technical Centers from around the state, grouped by region, to help you start your search for a program that will suit you. These programs are suited for students who already have a high school diploma or a GED®.
Central Ohio
- C-TEC of Licking County
- Columbus City Schools
- Delaware Area Career Center
- Eastland Fairfield CTC
- Knox Technical Center
- Mid East Career and Technology Center
- Tolles CTC
- Tri Rivers JVSD
Northeast Ohio
- Alliance Career Center
- Ashland County - West Holmes JVS
- Ashtabula County Technical and Career Center
- Auburn JVSD
- Buckeye Career Center
- Canton City School District Adult Career & Technical Education
- Central School of Practical Nursing
- Choffin Career and Technical Center
- Columbiana Co. Vocational School
- Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
- EHOVE Career Center
- Lorain County JVS
- Madison Adult Career Center
- Mahoning County CTC
- Maplewood Career Center
- Medina County CTC
- Pioneer Career and Technology Center
- Polaris JVSD
- Portage Lake JVSD
- RG Drage (Stark County)
- Sandusky Career Center
- Trumbull CTC
- Wayne County JVSD
Northwest Ohio
- Apollo Career Center
- Four County Career Center
- Lima City Schools
- Millstream Career Center
- Penta Career Center
- Vanguard-Sentinel JVSD
- Vantage Career Center
Southeast Ohio
- Buckeye Hills Career Center
- Jefferson County Vocational School
- Lawrence County JVSD
- Pickaway-Ross County JVSD
- Pike County JVS
- Scioto County Career Technical Center
- Tri County JVSD
- Washington County JVSD
Southwest Ohio
- Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses
- Butler Technology and Career Development Schools
- Great Oaks Institute of Technology
- Warren County Vocational School
West Ohio
Find out about certificate programs offered from Ohio's community colleges.
You can also use these databases to find career and professional colleges and schools in your area: