Buckeye Career Center

A big thank you to Kelly Moy with Patterson Dental for visiting our Dental Assisting lab! Students got hands-on practice with digital scanning and handheld X-ray technology, connecting classroom learning with real-world innovation! #BuckeyeProud!

Credential Alert!

Congratulations to Preston Hauff, Aiden Tidd, Austin White, Chris Hayes, Jahveze Carr-Nelson, Hunter Colvin, Jonathan Foster, and Collin Chavez. Not all students are pictured. These students completed their Battery Maintenance & Engine Starting, Battery Charging, Battery Starting & Charging System Diagnostic credentials. #BuckeyeProud!

We are excited to announce the date of our Holiday Buffet, served by our Culinary Arts students, in the Joe Carlisle Café! Join us on Tuesday, December 9th, for a wonderful holiday meal!

“Sometimes the easiest way to solve a problem is to stop participating in the problem.”

Reminder: The Joe Carlisle Café is closed this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday!

Hayden Kandel, a Construction Technology senior, works for Built Brothers in New Philadelphia. He participates in our School-to-Work program! #BuckeyeProud!

Jacob Williams, a Utility Lineworker senior, works for Built Brothers in New Philadelphia. He participates in our School-to-Work program! #BuckeyeProud!

Congratulations to Tanner Walker for completing the Welding - Short Course through the Adult Diploma Program!

We were honored to welcome Third Brigade U.S. Army Commander Jensen to Buckeye Career Center! Visiting from Fort Knox, she toured our labs, met with students and staff, and learned more about career-technical education and the recruitment efforts of her team. Thank you for spending time with us and seeing firsthand the opportunities our students have at BCC!

Never stop learning! These adult students just completed our five-week Intro to Auto Collision Repair course! Call the Adult Education office at 330.339.2288 to receive information on when the next class will be offered!

Our next auto class is Automotive Brakes, beginning January 5th!

Credential Alert!

Congratulations to Caleb Shanklin for completing the CompTIA Tech+ credential. #BuckeyeProud!

Congratulations to Dillon Vandevort for completing the Welding - Short Course through the Adult Diploma Program!

Our level two Pharmacy Technician and Medical Assisting students took a field trip to Ashland College of Nursing on Thursday! The students explored the academic and medical facilities on campus! #BuckeyeProud! #BuckeyeProud!

We held our monthly club meetings this morning! These photos feature our FFA members enjoying a sweet treat before the meeting began. They were joined today by representatives from OSU ATI, who spoke to the students about attending ATI after graduation and some new tuition assistance incentives being introduced on campus.

Lofton Numbers, an Electrical Systems Technology senior, works for Maxx Electric in Dover. He participates in our School-to-Work program! #BuckeyeProud!

A recent interview with Ford's CEO is bringing attention to our country's shortage of skilled workers, ranging from mechanics to machinists, and even healthcare professionals.

“We have over a million openings in critical jobs, emergency services, trucking, factory workers, plumbers, electricians, and tradesmen. It’s a very serious thing.” - Jim Farley

At BCC, we pride ourselves on providing quality training through our Adult Education and high school programs, with the hope that our students can fill these openings. If you are interested in learning more, visit www.BuckeyeCareerCenter.org to learn more about our options, including apprenticeships. You can also call 330.339.2288 to register for an upcoming class!

Story Link: https://fortune.com/2025/11/12/ford-ceo-manufacturing-jobs-trade-schools-we-are-in-trouble-in-our-country/