Career Tech: Enhancing Student Futures
In our technology-driven world, fueled by an increasingly competitive workforce, hands-on experience and applied knowledge are keys that will open doors for your future. At Buckeye Community School (BCS), we have numerous classes that implement a hands-on learning model with a Career Tech focus.
Whatever you are interested in, BCS will teach you the skills you need to get started. We offer an alternative approach to traditional high school that is individualized based on each student’s unique needs.
Experiential Learning in High School
Hands-on, experience-based classes at BCS deliver much more than lessons at a computer. Our Career Tech courses let you get a jump start on your career, cover a wide array of career possibilities and help you develop important life skills - no matter what direction you choose.
Our Class2Career programs give you the opportunity to work with a team to solve industry specific, professional business challenges. These experiences form a foundation of applied knowledge that you can’t learn in a traditional classroom. Currently, we have three pathways in the Class2Career: Automotive, Business Management, Cyber Security, with more on the way.
Automotive, Business Management, Cybersecurity
In the BCS Automotive Pathway, you will take courses in Vehicle Service & Maintenance, Electrical Circuitry, Automotive Brakes, and Electrical Components. These classes all prepare Automotive Pathway students to receive ASE Certification, which is a direct path to finding a great job and receiving higher pay. You’ll earn your diploma at the same time you work towards your certification.
The BCS Business Management Pathway prepares you to enter the workforce and pursue leadership positions in any business - large or small. You will receive instruction in all phases of business operations, including: management, communication, economics, entrepreneurship, business law, marketing, finance and accounting. Understanding business operations will make you a more valuable employee in almost every job you seek.
Through the BCS Cybersecurity Pathway, we prepare you for a career in cybersecurity and investigations, computer network infrastructure and security. In addition to learning A+ Hardware and Software, Unix/Linux, and Network +, completing the courses in this Class2Career program prepares you to earn this extensive list of certifications:
Microsoft MOS and TestOut Office Pro
CompTIA A+ and TestOut PC Pro
CompTIA Security+ and TestOut Security Pro
CompTIA Network+ and TestOut Network Pro
As we continue to cultivate relationships with more businesses in our community, look for new Class2Career programs to include Construction, Culinary Arts, Health & Medical, and Firefighting.
Career Tech News in Ohio
The state of Ohio is responding to an increasing need for workers with technical education and real world experience in every field. Career Pathways is a program from the Ohio department of education that is gaining more support as the workforce needs of our state continue to grow.
These pathways offer an overview of the various career options along with the education and training that is needed. Depending on what you are interested in, there are many options to choose from. And if you don’t know what you’re interested in, we can help you explore the possibilities.
The News-Herald has reported several stories lately that tout the importance of making career-tech education more widely available, and local lawmakers have been listening. There is a new bill (House Bill 303) in front of legislators which calls for education reform and offers grants to local businesses who participate in work-based learning programs for high schoolers.
At BCS, we are ready to respond to the increased need for workers in Career Tech fields with our programs and individualized pathways of learning!
Your Future is Here Now
Whatever you can dream, you can do. Buckeye is here for you.
We are on a mission to create a positive educational experience by providing strong relationships with teachers and mentors, and opportunities and guidance to overcome personal challenges. With BCS, you’ll learn life skills that go beyond school, and you’ll gain the confidence to pursue your goals and dreams.
Begin your journey with us today. We work with you to earn your high school diploma and to achieve your college and/or career goals after graduation. Enroll today.
About BCS
At Buckeye Community School (BCS), we create positive educational experiences that empower every student to overcome personal challenges and pursue their unique goals. We meet the needs of the whole student in our productive, safe, and nurturing learning environment. Our high expectations for achievement and student success are matched by our commitment to quality instructional leadership and positive home-to-school and school-to-community relationships. Get to know BCS, today. We’re enrolling!