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From digital electronics to early childhood education, to fabrication, radiology to radiant energy, and everywhere in between, Career Technical Education helps students learn skills for the future. By the time the students graduate, they will have earned an education founded on rigor, career certifications, and on-the-job experience. The South-Western City Schools Career Technical Programs prepare students for two-year and even four-year colleges. Programs are available at the district's four home high schools and the South-Western Career Academy. Typically, two years in a single program are required to earn at least five credits, so students should choose carefully during their sophomore year for a two-year commitment to a program. Students coming out of each of these programs have the upper hand in landing a job because there is such a high demand in today's job sector for these skilled trades. For more information on Today's Career Technical Education, click on the About tab and view the videos, or click on the High School tab to read more.
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Check out the Latest Edition of the Community Connections Career Partnership-Ohio Newsletter!
The South-Western Career Academy Hosts Another Successful SkillsUSA Regional Championship Event
The South Central Regional Championship event for SkillsUSA was held Saturday, March 10 where our students competed in 23 of the 33 competition events held. Our students took home 13 medals from those events! They received 7 Gold, 2 Silver, and 4 Bronze medals respectivley and will all move on to compete at the state championship next month on April 24 at the Columbus Convention Center. The following are the students who took home medals:
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GOLD:
Blake Hinton - Automotive Refinishing Technology Madyson McFann - Customer Service Mackenzie Pack - Esthetics Andrew Beard - First Aid/CPR Cameron Owen - Job Interview Fowzio Mohamud - Medical Math Payton Compton - Medical Terminology BRONZE: Alyssa Reed - Basic Health Care Skills Asher Higgins - Electrical Construction Wiring Sydnie Moerch - Job Skill Demonstration A Arianna Gibson - Nurse Assisting |
SILVER :
Haleigh Hatten - Job Skill Demonstration Open and Team J - for Health Knowledge Bowl (the team of)
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Two Interactive Media Design Students Place
at the State BPA Competition
Clay Miesse and Cameron Wilks both placed in the digital publishing event at the BPA state competition. Cameron placed second, while Clay placed fourth. Both will move on to compete at nationals. Good job guys!
Cyber Security Students Compete in Capture the Flag Event
Twelve students from the Cyber Security program competed in a "capture the flag" event hosted by the Ohiio Cyber Collaboration Committee and Westerville City Schools in conjunction with the Ohio National Guard. In the event both high school and college students from several schools were given several networks to protect. For about half of the twelve students who attended, it was their first experience with this type of blind challenge. Cameron Metzger, Jacob Kifer, and Cody Ford placed 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respectfully. Way to represent the South-Western Career Academy!
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Culinary Students Rise to the Challenge
Jordan Simmons and Jefferson Martinez's finished in 5th place with their "Sweet Heat" burger in the State Burger Battle Championship this weekend at the Pro Start Invitational.
The Culinary program fielded three teams for the 28 school Pro Start Invitational. The Hot Food Team finished a respectable 13th place amongst a loaded field of past national champions. Congratulations to first time contestants Adrian Gasca, Kyrah Stephens-Brown, Angeline Morales, and Jefferson Martinez.
The SWCA Management Team came home with a 3rd place finish in a very close contest for the top spot. Congratulations to Team Capt. Taby Stone, Stacy Suero, Khiayla Powell, and J'Ana McGimpsey for there hard work and dedication!
Individual Honors from the invitational also included: Adrian Gasca with a 3rd place finish in Top Knife Skills and Taby Stone with a 3rd place finish in Top Management.
Outstanding Job and Results for the SWCA Culinary Teams!
The Culinary program fielded three teams for the 28 school Pro Start Invitational. The Hot Food Team finished a respectable 13th place amongst a loaded field of past national champions. Congratulations to first time contestants Adrian Gasca, Kyrah Stephens-Brown, Angeline Morales, and Jefferson Martinez.
The SWCA Management Team came home with a 3rd place finish in a very close contest for the top spot. Congratulations to Team Capt. Taby Stone, Stacy Suero, Khiayla Powell, and J'Ana McGimpsey for there hard work and dedication!
Individual Honors from the invitational also included: Adrian Gasca with a 3rd place finish in Top Knife Skills and Taby Stone with a 3rd place finish in Top Management.
Outstanding Job and Results for the SWCA Culinary Teams!
SWCSD Career Day!
Last year's Career Days were a success in exposing students to multiple career programs offered in the district. Career Day gives sophomores the opportunity to meet with current Career Technical students, talk with industry representatives, and learn about careers of interest through a more interactive approach. Check out the images from each event held at each of our four high schools!
South-Western Career Academy
Sophomore Program Exploration Days:
Sophomore Program Exploration Days:
The Sophomore Program Exploration Day takes place in early February at the South-Western Career Academy where the students will have the chance to tour the facility, meet the teachers, and interact with Career Tech programs in which they are interested. Check out images from last years visits! These will be followed up by our Program Preview Night Wednesday, February 7, 2018 where parents and students can visit the South-Western Career Academy to experience what our programs are all about.
Central Crossing High School
Career Day: 1/29/18 Exploration: 2/6/18 (AM) |
Franklin Heights High School
Career Day: 1/30/18 Exploration: 2/6/18 (PM) |
Grove City High School
Career Day: 1/31/18 Exploration: 2/7/18 (AM) |
Westland High School
Career Day: 2/1/18 Exploration: 2/7/18 (PM) |
Sophomore students on their visit to the Career Academy for last year's Program Exploration Day.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship First Annual Pitch Night Yields Success!
Five groups of students from the district's Marketing/Innovation and Entrepreneurship program pitched their start-up plans to local entrepreneurs and the community Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the Grove City High School Auditorium.
The students worked collaboratively within their groups, with business coaches and mentors, and their teachers to bring their innovative ideas to the forefront. The program utilized the INCubatoredu program which provided an authentic experience where students were able to learn from real entrepreneurs and business experts in addition to their instructor. Through this program students had the opportunity to learn business, marketing and finance foundational skills while at the same time having the chance to explore their passion. Students worked in collaboration with their team to develop and test hypotheses on their own business concept and had to adapt it accordingly.
Pitch Night gave the students the opportunity to present their plans live in front of real, local entrepreneurs and to experience the actual business start-up process. We would like to thank the judges provided by Rev1 along with our additional partners in Cultivate and INCubatoredu.
Congratulations to all who participated on a job well done! Additional congratulations are extended to the night's overall winning team:
Dynamic X Tracking consising of the following Grove City High School students: Dan Rutan, Connor Miller, Blade Such, Steven Petrovsky, and Dalton Ford. Check out the social media post below made by member Dan Rutan!
The students worked collaboratively within their groups, with business coaches and mentors, and their teachers to bring their innovative ideas to the forefront. The program utilized the INCubatoredu program which provided an authentic experience where students were able to learn from real entrepreneurs and business experts in addition to their instructor. Through this program students had the opportunity to learn business, marketing and finance foundational skills while at the same time having the chance to explore their passion. Students worked in collaboration with their team to develop and test hypotheses on their own business concept and had to adapt it accordingly.
Pitch Night gave the students the opportunity to present their plans live in front of real, local entrepreneurs and to experience the actual business start-up process. We would like to thank the judges provided by Rev1 along with our additional partners in Cultivate and INCubatoredu.
Congratulations to all who participated on a job well done! Additional congratulations are extended to the night's overall winning team:
Dynamic X Tracking consising of the following Grove City High School students: Dan Rutan, Connor Miller, Blade Such, Steven Petrovsky, and Dalton Ford. Check out the social media post below made by member Dan Rutan!
Electrical Trades Students Take Part in Electrical Trades Center Workshop
Students from the Electrical Trades Program recently attended workshops at the Electical Trades Center of Central Ohio located in Columbus, Ohio. Students were able to learn from professionals and work together with hands-on activities that will prove valuable in their continuation of the program.
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