Join representatives from the Ohio Technical Centers & At The Core for an informative webinar to learn about the powerful and exciting opportunities for graduating seniors including the adult programs at Ohio's Technical Centers.
Tuesday, October 17 from 6:30-8:00 pm
RSVP at www.GettingAtTheCore.com/events/list
KCCC celebrates earning a 5 out of 5 on the state report card!
We are also pleased to have met 9 out of 9 federal indicators. The report card is reflective of any student in our six associate schools who take a career tech course at their local high school plus the students who attend Knox County Career Center High School. A huge shout out to our students, staff, and administrators who work hard each day on learning new skills, earning credentials, doing well on state and national tests, and recording all of the data.
Students in heavy labs at KCCC were able to visit the Skilled Trades Union Career Fair, held in the Children's Garden, this past Friday. Students had the opportunity to hear more about each company/employer, learn about potential opportunities ahead of them, and ask questions.
This was a great opportunity for our students! Thank you, Mrs. Marhefka, for all your work in putting these kinds of events together for our students!
Seniors in Cosmetology are open and providing services for those at KCCC & the community!! Call us to schedule your appointment. We look forward to serving you!
Juniors in Digital Media & Software Development learned about shutter priority on DSLR cameras. Students worked in groups to see how changing the shutter speed affects a picture with different speeds and lighting levels.
Students in Digital Media & Software Development create dynamic publications with Photoshop and Illustrator.
Ariel Manufacturing Fundamentals Program
Students: Please RSVP to Emily McCloud at
emccloud@arielcorp.com by Thursday, October 5th at 5:00 pm.
KCCC students posed for a group photo with all students in fall extracurricular activities. Pictures were also taken of each associate school. KCCC students work, volunteer, and participate in various activities and sports at their associate school throughout the school year!
Wednesday, October 4
Lab Photo Day
Monday, October 2
National Custodian Day
Students: Check out this opportunity to design the Food for the Hungry t-shirt this year!
Students in Building Trades received heavy equipment operation & safety training along with laser and grade-setting training.
Students in Building Trades explore and develop techniques in heavy equipment operations, masonry, plumbing, carpentry, electricity, and concrete.
Congratulations to our seniors in FFA for finishing in 3rd place at County Urban Soils and our sophomores & juniors in FFA for finishing in 3rd place at Knox County Ag Soils!
Based on what students in Sports Medicine & Exercise Science learned about the musculoskeletal system, and the structure/function of muscles, students constructed a favorite muscle or muscle group using objects from around the lab and incorporated mini marshmallows to provide mass to the muscle.
Students in Sports Medicine & Exercise Science apply physical therapy, injury recognition, and athletic training to enhance rehabilitation.
During Workplace Skills class, CollegeU-Business seniors worked in small discussion groups discussing the many different legal aspects of interviews - from the perspective of both the interviewer and interviewee.
Students in CollegeU-Business experience a partnership between Central Ohio Technical College and Knox County Career Center.
HVAC students worked on various pipe fitting projects. They learned how to solder, and how to thread piping. Each project was to be pressure tested and hold 50 psi to pass.
Students in HVAC develop skills in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) aspects for HVAC systems.
Representatives from Rable Machine Inc. came in to speak with Precision Machining students about what their company does. There is a potential job shadowing or co-op opportunity for students in Precision Machining. Rable Machine Inc. services 10 different sectors and ships nearly 10,000 parts per month out of their Mansfield branch.
Students at KCCC have the opportunity to hear from guest speakers and company representatives throughout the school year.
Ariel Manufacturing Fundamentals Program
Students: Please RSVP to Emily McCloud at
emccloud@arielcorp.com by Thursday, October 5th at 5:00 pm.
Students in Landscape Design & Management worked on precise loading skills on the mini excavator. Students have been preparing for the Ohio High School Landscape Olympics that will take place in a few weeks.
Students in Landscape Design & Management operate and maintain equipment used for landscape design, building projects, maintaining professional sports fields, and lawn care.
KCCC held their annual College Fair this week in the Children's Garden. Representatives from 14 colleges and technical centers were at KCCC to talk with students about future opportunities. All students from KCCC had the opportunity to attend. Thank you to KCCC's school counselors for hosting this event!
REMINDER: Cap & Gown orders are DUE TOMORROW (Friday, September 29th).
