Sylvania's career technical program offers two level of courses: feeder courses and program courses. Feeder courses are designed for freshmen and sophomores and offer foundational experiences in the career pathways students may choose to pursue further. These courses last one to two semesters and give students a taste of the full program they can choose during their junior year. Program courses are part of a two-year sequence that students take during their junior and senior years. Students enrolling in these courses commit to two years of learning in these advanced courses, where they will not only learn advanced concepts and skills, but also participate in work-based learning, earn industry credentials, accumulate college credit, and compete in student organizations.

We recommend enrolling in feeder courses during freshman and sophomore year to help decide whether to enroll in full programs during junior and senior years. Refer to the Northview and Southview programs of study for course descriptions and go to the program pages in this site for more details.

Students in two-year programs have the opportunity to earn credentials that are determined not by schools, but by the industry represented in the programs. These credentials can be small, like a CPR certification, or large, like a Staff-Trained Nursing Assistant (STNA) certificate. The credentials can boost a resume or, by themselves, lead directly to employment.

Refer to the program pages in this site for details on which credentials are offered for each program.

Students in two-year programs have the opportunity to earn college credit for successful completion of the program courses. Two avenues for earning credit are offered: the Career-Technical Assurance Guide (CTAG) and College Credit Plus (CCP). CTAG provides credit if a student earns a proficient score on the WebXam for the course, which is the final state test for the course. This credit is accepted by Ohio public colleges and universities. CCP provides credit just for successfully completing the course, and those credits are credited through Owens Community College. They will transfer to other schools based on the individual college or university's rules for transfer.

Refer to the program pages in this site for details on which college credit options are offered.

Most two-year programs offer students the opportunity to leave campus during their senior year for a variety of work-based learning opportunities (WBL). These can include internships, job shadowing, workplace tours, and regular employment. Each program offering WBL individualizes the opportunities.

Refer to the program pages in this site for details on which college credit options are offered.

Students in feeder and program courses complete WebXams at the end of each course. These exams are state tests that measure proficiency on the course standards. WebXam scores are not reported on transcripts or needed for college or work applications, but they do measure eligibility for college credit under the CTAG program (see above). All teachers prepare their students for these end-of-course exams.

The Ohio Department of Education is committed to robust career technical programs to prepare Ohio students for competition and success in their post-secondary careers. It publishes a wealth of information regarding career pathways and the steps that can be taken to lead to success. Check these links, which are only a few of the resources the ODE offers students and parents considering career technical programs.

Career Pathway Descriptions and Guidance

Industry Credentials by Field

Parent and Family Guide

In-Demand Job List for Ohio