Career Education

It Works!

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Written by Mr. Hunyadi

Career Ed House

 

Akron Public Schools Career Education Programs provide students with great classroom and project based (hands-on) learning from seasoned educators and business/industry leaders. Career Education programs are a useful tool as students begin to prepare for a career.

It works. Here's why:

 

  • 95-98% of Career Education students passed the Ohio Proficiency Test or the Ohio Graduation Test and earned a high school diploma.
  • Nearly 700 Career Education students graduate each year with skills desired by employers.
  • 55% of Career Education graduates are involved in college or apprenticeship training six months after graduation.
  • 97% of Career Education students are employed and/or going to college or the military.
  • The salaries of Career Education graduates exceed those of their peers who have no training.
  • Career Education programs are supported by industry-based standards identified by 30 different business advisory groups.
  • Akron students have access to 1,044 different apprenticeships.
  • Students can earn national credentials in Career Education programs.

For more information, visit the APS Career Ed site at apscareers.com or call the Career Ed office at 330-761-3131.

Career Education Mission Statement

“The Akron Public Schools, with the Office of Career Education and the community, will provide all students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to meet a lifetime of career challenges in a competitive global society by recognizing and drawing upon the strengths and interests of each student.”