Mercer County
Educational Service Center
540 East Market Street
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-6628
Providing high quality cooperative services that positively impact the diverse educational needs of students, staff, and community.
We believe everyone
is valued
can learn and grow
will become successful and independent
Career Readiness
Mercer County THRIVE
Mercer County Job and Family Services
220 West Livingston Street Celina OH 45822
The THRIVE program provides services targeted toward young adults who need additional financial assistance to move forward at the start of their adult careers. Thrive serves job seekers ages 14-24 and can offer:
Employment and Training Opportunities
Resume building
Practice for interviews
Possible help with financial barriers
Help with everyday life situations
For more information, please contact:
Mariah Rindler
419-790-0742
Hometown Opportunity
Mercer County Economic Development Office
101 N. Main Street, Room 102
Celina, OH 45822
Hometown Opportunities connects job seekers of all ages with local businesses, aimed at steering high school, college students and adults toward the appropriate education and/or training that can lead to a career that is available now.
Tri Star Career Compact
7655 State Route 703 Celina OH 45822
419-586-7060
Tri Star offers a curriculum of programs for junior and senior students who have an interest in a Career Technical field. Tri Star students attend classes one-half day. All programs are open to all students. Students can receive college credit as a part of their classes and will be job ready for the workforce upon graduation.
Aspire
Apollo Career Center
Mercer County Site:
Mercer County Educational Service Center
540 West Market Street
Celina Oh 45822
Aspire is a FREE program for anyone 16 and over in the community. Refresh your basic academic skills in reading, math, or language to help earn your GED® or High School Diploma, enter a skills training program, obtain a job, and/or retain your current job.
Pre-registration is required for our 3 day orientation.
All students are required to attend the 3-day orientation for entry into the program. Please bring your photo ID and arrive on time to orientation. 16-18 year olds must pre-register for orientation.
*You may not take classes if you are under 16 yrs of age, or if you are enrolled in high school.
Please call Jodi Wireman at 419-998-2956.
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is a state agency that supports indivuals with disabilities in finding employment, determining disability benefits and promoting independence. For more information please contact:
Mercer County Schools Liaison Career Prep (Tri Star)
Tracy Richards Andrew Ellis
traci.richard@ood.ohio.gov Andrew.Ellis@ood.ohio.gov
Work Cell #1-419-204-1585 Work Cell: 419-860-4701
Additional Resources
Mercer-Thrive-Flyer-1 (1).pdf