Why Students Should Consider Taking a Four Cities Compact Career Tech Course Our courses provide the OPPORTUNITY for high school students to: 1. Explore and experience a career field BEFORE spending time and money on college or further job training. 2. Participate in HANDS-ON LEARNING in a subject in which they have a true interest. 3. Gain real world WORK EXPERIENCE in their possible future career field. 4. Learn on MODERN STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT. 5. Earn valuable WORK QUALIFICATIONS, CREDENTIALS and COLLEGE CREDIT while still in high school. 6. Earn SCHOLARSHIP MONIES towards college or further job training. 7. NETWORK and establish positive relationships with

Reasons potential employers. 8. Have a traditional high school experience AND possibly travel to and WORK WITH STUDENTS FROM OTHER DISTRICTS. 9. Learn from CARING, PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS who have work experience in their career field. 10. Get a jump start on a future career and gain COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE over others seeking similar jobs.

2 www.fourcitiescompact.org Barberton High School 555 Barber Rd. Statement Barberton, OH 44203 Mission 330-753-1084 The Four Cities Compact is comprised of caring, dedicated professional educators Principal: Henry Muren whose mission is to help create and guide students toward exceptional future career Superintendent: Jeff Ramnytz opportunities. The Compact staff works in close collaboration with representatives from business and higher education to provide comprehensive education, training, Copley High School resources and support to students. Graduates from each Compact program will be 3807 Ridgewood Rd. prepared in every way to advance towards their career goals. Copley, OH 44321 For more information, visit: www.fourcitiescompact.org 330-664-4800 Principal: Eric Smith Superintendent: Brian Poe Norton High School 1 Panther Way Norton, OH 44203 330-825-7300 Principal: Ryan Shanor Superintendent: Dana Addis Wadsworth High School 625 Broad St. Wadsworth, OH 44281 330-335-1400 Principal: Steve Moore Superintendent: Andrew J. Hill, Ed.D. Four Cities Compact 524 Broad St. Wadsworth, OH 44281 330-335-1309 Helping Build Bright Futures is our Business! Director: Roger Wright Compact staff pictured above: (from left) Laura Kerstetter, Administrative Assistant to Email: the Director; Roger Wright, Director; Corinne Magensky, Compact Counselor; and Ryan [email protected] Whited, Job Training Counselor. Website: www.fourcitiescompact.org Cover photo: Glen Rutherford | Special thanks to Norton City Schools

It is the policy of the Four Cities Compact to offer educational programs and activities without regard to race, color, natural origin, sex, or handicap, as required by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Sex Equality provisions of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Act of 1984. Inquiries regarding compliance with these requirements may be directed to: Roger Wright, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, c/o Four Cities Compact, 524 Broad Street, Wadsworth, Ohio 44281, Phone: (330) 335-1309; Joyce Walker, Director of Student Services, c/o Wadsworth City Schools, 524 Broad Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281, Phone: (330) 335-1319; or to: Director of Office of Civil Rights - Region IV, 55 Erieview Plaza, Room 222, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, Phone: (216) 522-4970. CareerStudent Organizations Tech Four Cities Compact Program Business Professionals HOSA – Health Occupations Table of Contents of America Students of America Business Professionals of America HOSA (Health Occupations Advancement to is a youth club for students enrolled in Students of America) is an organization Nursing...... 5 business occupations. The club sponsors for students interested Animal Care & Science...... 6 annual competitions which recognize in career opportunities achievement and high-level competen- within the health care Athletic Health Science cies. industry. HOSA provides & Wellness...... 7 This organization a unique program of Automotive Technologies...... 8 provides the oppor- leadership development, tunity for the devel- motivation and recognition for students Business Management...... 9 opment of leadership enrolled in a health science program. Carpentry...... 10 skills, personal and professional growth, National Technical Cosmetology...... 11 and career-related competencies. Honor Society Criminal Science DECA – Distributive Membership in Technology...... 12 Education Clubs of America National Technical DECA is an association of Marketing Honor Society is Culinary Arts...... 13 Education students from the United by invitation only. Engineering Design & States and other Students must be a Technology...... 14 countries. It junior or senior and is designed have a minimum 3.0 Fire Safety/EMT...... 15 to promote career awareness and cumulative grade point average for the Machine Technology...... 16 study, interpersonal skills and civic prior three consecutive grading periods. Marketing Management...... 17 consciousness through competition, club Students are evaluated on scholarship, events, field trips and seminars that the skill, responsibility, citizenship, service, Masonry/Building Trades...... 18 students attend. honesty and leadership. Students are Media Communications...... 19 inducted each spring. FCCLA – Family, Career Network Systems & & Community Leaders SkillsUSA Cyber Security...... 20 of America SkillsUSA is a Nursing Assistant Care...... 21 Family, Career & state and national Community Leaders organization to Pharmaceutical Science of America is one of develop leadership and realistic career (NEW) ...... 22 the largest career and technical student goals and to foster an understanding Programming, Design & organizations in the United States. It en- of the free enterprise system and Robotics...... 23 courages personal growth and leadership involvement in community service development in teens through family and activities. Welding...... 24 consumer services in the areas of personal Please Note: Additional organizations growth, family life, career and technical may be utilized as well with our Career preparation, and community involvement. Tech programs and students as appropriate. 4 Student Organizations HealthAdvancement & to ScienceNursing

This two-year Career and Technical program prepares students to enter college to pursue a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Advancement to Nursing is held at Barberton High BHS School and Summa Barberton Hospital, with the Honors Anatomy and Physiology class taught at Barberton High School. Students will earn certification in State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA), certification of completion for Homemaker Service (HKS) and Caregiver Home Health Aid (CHHA)/Personal Care Aid (PCA), CPR, First Aid, Phlebotomy Certification and training to use a glucometer. The objective of this program is to provide a pathway directly from high school to a college four-year nursing program. Prerequisites include emphasis on high marks earned in Honors Biology at the sophomore level. College credit available – see page 27. Benefits, certifications and credentials: • Career exploration with assistance from HS instructor, and college and hospital mentors. • Potential to earn college credit while in high school. • Nursing mentor will be provided for each student through Akron Children’s Hospital Shadowing Program, Summa Barberton Hospital and Pleasant View Health Care Center. • Post-secondary education options and college scholarship during junior/senior year of high school; class load would be less during freshman year at college and would reduce cost. • Earn STNA certification that will allow employment during college. “The Nursing program ended up • Earn Homemaker Service and Caregiver Home Health Aid/Personal Care Aid Certificate of giving me more than I could ever wish Completion for in a high school program. It really • American Heart CPR and FA • NHA Phlebotomy certification does seem more like a college course • Earn 3 articulated college credits that apply to College of Nursing at The University of Akron with how much information it has • Earn 3 college credits through College Credit Plus option for Medical Terminology to offer, and it gave me a huge head What you will learn: start towards my goals as a healthcare • Fundamentals of nursing provider.” • Various fields of nursing (i.e., microbiology, mental health, surgery, labor and delivery, nutrition, pharmacology, critical care, etc.) Ryan Quiroz-Phongchalern • Medical terminology • Anatomy and physiology of human systems CHS Class ‘20 • Communication/technology skills • Professional and APA format writing Student, University of Akron What does it take? • Interest in working with people • Interest in medical field • Sense of caring and understanding • Desire to be a team player • Strong communication skills • Good judgment and ethics Employment opportunities: • Hospital • Long-term care facility • Home health agency • Other health care related fields Future educational opportunities: • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Student Club activities: • SkillsUSA • HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)

5 Agriculture/EnvironmentAnimal Care & Science

CHS The Animal Care and Science program is designed for students who enjoy working with a variety of animals as it introduces students to career opportunities in the animal care industry. Students will learn proper nutrition, care, grooming, disease prevention and treatment of domestic animals. Basic research and clinical methods will be taught, as well as prevention care and how to use medical equipment. Students will receive training in the animal health and veterinary assisting field and manage an interactive doggie day care. Students will learn through hands-on experiences in areas such as grooming, customer service and animal health.

What you will learn: • Care, handling and management of dogs, cats and other small animals • All breed dog and cat grooming • Proper nutrition for large and small animals • Veterinary terminology • Anatomy and physiology of animals “The Animal Science program helped • Public relations in a small business me to realize my goals for when I graduate high school. After joining What does it take? the Compact, I decided I wanted to • Interest in animals become a veterinarian. I applied to • Willingness to care and clean up for animals the University of Findlay’s Pre- • Firm science foundation - including Biology Vet program and not only did I • Ability to work well with others get in, but I also received a yearly • Active listening and critical thinking scholarship!” Haylee Marr Employment opportunities: BHS Class of ‘21 • Animal caretaker • Groomer • Animal trainer • Animal control worker • Veterinary technologist and technician • Animal scientist • Veterinarian

Future educational options: • Associate’s degree for Veterinary Technology, or Technician • Bachelor’s degree in Zoology or Wildlife Biology • Doctoral degree for Veterinarian

Possible certifications / credentials: • OSHA 6 Agriculture/EnvironmentAnimal Care & Science HealthAthletic Health & ScienceScience & Wellness

Are you interested in sports and helping people? Have you thought about a career in NHS health care or athletics? In Athletic Health Care, you will have hands-on experience, along with the opportunity to participate in a school-to-work program in a health- related setting. Level I students will meet guest speakers in the athletic training, health care and fitness professions, visit clinics, hospitals and training facilities, and work with injured athletes from a high school athletic program. Level II students will design and implement individual fitness programs, supervise weight training facilities and conditioning programs, as well as have direct contact with athletic health care and fitness professionals at selected sites. Students successfully enrolled in this two-year program have the opportunity to serve as athletic trainer aides. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school. College credit information on page 27. What you will learn: • Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology • Injury assessment, management, rehabilitation “I am in my first year of the Physical • Equipment selection and fitting Therapist Assistant program at Stark • How to design and implement strength and conditioning programs State College. I am currently learning • Fitness testing and assessment all of the components of Patient Care • Sports nutrition and supplements and Ethics in the PTA field. The Athletic Health Science and Wellness What does it take? program at Norton High School • Motivation to keep fit and healthy prepared me for many areas of the PTA • Interest in sports and recreational programs program. I am very grateful that I had • Interest in people and a desire to help them the opportunity to get a jump-start by • Ability to make decisions and work independently taking this career technical program in • Fascination with how the human body works high school.” • Ability to work well under pressure Valerie Samarigan, CHS Class of ‘20 Employment opportunities: Student, Stark State College • Athletic training • Personal training • Athletic management • Emergency medical treatment • Physical therapy • Sports medicine Future educational opportunities: • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in health care professions or sports-related fields • Additional opportunity to earn up to 6 college credits, when completing two years Student Club activities: • HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Possible certificates / credentials: • Emergency response and care, first aid, CPR, OSHA • Physical Therapy Technician/Aide certification 7 WHS TransportationAutomotive Technologies

As today’s automobiles become more computerized and sophisticated, the need for technically trained auto technicians is growing. If you are interested in cars, like to work with tools and are intrigued by diagnosing a vehicle’s problems, Automotive Technologies may be the career program for you. During this two-year ASE (Auto Service Excellence) certified program, you will learn about diagnosing, adjusting, repairing and replacing mechanical and electrical parts of an automobile. Students use computerized diagnostic equipment, as well as traditional tools. Second semester Level II students are eligible for early job placement. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school. College credit available – see page 27.

What you will learn: “The Automotive program helped • Engine repair and installation me get started in my career • Ignition, fuel and emission system repair pathway right out of high school! • Electrical and cooling system maintenance and repair Through the program, I went from • Manual/automatic transmission/transaxle repair knowing nothing about engines to • Brake repair, wheel alignment, suspension/steering repair working in a dealership. I have a • Safety skills solid understanding how engines work and can now make sound What does it take? Possible certifications / recommendations to customers on • Written and oral communication skills credentials: maintenance issues.” • Problem-solving skills • ASE-1 Auto Engine Repair Hailie Guckeyson • Ability to work independently • ASE-A2 Automatic WHS Class of ‘20 • Interest in electronics and computers Transmission/Transaxle Service Advisor • Manual Drivetrain & Axles Infiniti Beachwood Employment opportunities: • ASE-A4 Suspension & • Mechanical apprentice Steering • Auto dealer repair technician • ASE-A5 Brakes • Brake or suspension technician • ASE-A6 Electronic/Electrical Systems Future educational options: • Heating & Air Conditioning • Associate’s degree • ASE Engine Performance • ASE Automobile Service • Technical degrees in automotive repair, Technology diesel engine repair and other specialties • ASE Maintenance & Light • Training programs sponsored by automotive Repair manufacturers and dealers • OSHA 10 Student Club activities: • SkillsUSA 8 BHS BusinessBusiness Management

Have you dreamed of owning your own business? Are you interested in working with current technologies? Will you have the skills to meet the needs of employers in the 21st Century? Rapid changes in the global market are creating a demand for resourceful workers with technological skills. Business Management is a two-year program which combines cutting-edge business training with work-related experience. In addition to mastering computer and business skills, Level 1 students will earn two credits during their two period time frame. Level II students will spend two periods in class working on related business skills and then gain valuable, paid work experience during the afternoon. This program is located at Barberton High School. College credit available – see page 27. What you will learn: “The Business Management • Word processing • Desktop publishing program has helped me better • Database management • Spreadsheet applications understand my career choices • Presentation management • Entrepreneurship and set goals moving towards • Management principles • Accounting achieving them. In addition, I • Internet skills • Communications have learned so many business • Business calculations • Records management skills and been given opportunities • Personal finance • Marketing skills that I wouldn’t have had if I had not chosen to be in the program. What does it take? Best decision I’ve ever made!” • Keyboard experience • Teamwork • Desire and ability to work with technology Jayanah Sutton • Working accurately with words and numbers NHS Class of ‘21 • Ability to carry out multiple tasks in detail Employee • Interest in working with information and ideas New Horizon Credit Union Employment opportunities: • Business analyst • Human resources • Business management • Banking and finance • Sales / marketing • Information technology • Accounting Future educational opportunities: • Industry Certifications: MOS Specialist • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, marketing, management or computer science • Technical training in computer science, office administration, human resources and entrepreneurship Student Club activities: • Business Professionals of America

9 WHS ConstructionCarpentry Tech

Looking for a career with a future? Do you like working with your hands and seeing a finished product? In this two-year Carpentry program, you will learn the fundamentals of both rough and finish carpentry. Level I students apply their skills to build barns. Frequently in the Level II class, you help build a full-size house. This Career and Technical program includes all phases of carpentry presented in a logical sequence. Some of these include estimating jobs, blueprint reading, laying foundations, framing, sheathing, roofing, layout work, interior finishing, cabinet installations, exterior finish and safety skills. Level II students may be eligible for early job placement during the last grading period. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school. College credit available – see page 27. What you will learn: • Safety skills • Employment and life skills “The Compact Carpentry • Rough carpentry • Finish carpentry program gave me valuable work • Roofing • Cabinet, countertop installation skills I could use right out of • Siding • Drywall installation high school. I worked a number • Residential construction • Job safety practices of different constsruction jobs • Basic masonry skills • Window and door installation before eventually joining the Maintenance Department at What does it take? Wadsworth City Schools where I • Ability to visualize completed projects • Manual dexterity have been for the past 21 years. I • Knowledge of math and science • Creativity to design and build think the program and others like fundamentals projects • Patience to follow through on tasks • Ability to work with others it give students skills that last a • Positive attitude lifetime.” Alex Zelovic Employment opportunities: BHS Class of ‘95 • Rough and finish carpenter • Siding installer Maintenance Mechanic • General construction worker • Lumberyard sales Wadsworth City Schools • Drywall hanger • Cabinet maker • Roofer • Remodeler • You will learn a variety of skills enabling • Painter you to be successful in the construction/carpentry field Future educational opportunities: • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Architecture or Construction Management • Trade apprenticeships Student Club activities: • SkillsUSA Possible certifications / credentials: • OSHA 10 BHS HumanCosmetology Services

If you are interested in hair styling, skin and nail care, and like working with people, here is a Career and Technical Program which can lead to obtaining a state license immediately after graduation. The Ohio State Board requires the passing of the state competencies exam to receive your license. Upon passing the state exam, you will be qualified for employment in this rapidly growing field in a hair design or full service spa salon. Cosmetology includes a rigorous study of anatomy, chemistry and physiology, as well as the theory and practice of cosmetology. Students operate an actual school-based salon. Level I and II students are charged a fee that could include a combination of any of the following: kit, workbooks, textbook and study guides, activities and uniforms. Students are required to complete 150 internship hours at a salon outside of the regular school day. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school. College credit information on page 27. What you will learn: • Cutting and designing hair • Chemical services: color, permanent waves and chemical relaxing “My state Cosmetology license • Manicures, pedicures and artificial nail application has enabled me to land jobs with • Facials, facial makeup application amazing companies like the Willow • Anatomy, chemistry, bacteriology, sanitation Room Salon in Lakewood and • Salon management Sephora. I could go on and on about all the ways the program prepared What does it take? me to be a professional stylist. I loved • Creativity, artistry and design • Catering to people’s interest the individualized nature of the • Good personal appearance and hygiene • Physical stamina program and feel it really helped me • Willingness to complete internship • Consistent attendance get my start in the profession.” Sean Mancabelli, CHS Class of ‘18 Employment opportunities: Licensed Beauty Advisor, Sephora • Cosmetologist • Nail technician • Esthetician • Color specialist • Makeup artist • Salon retail sales distributor Future educational opportunities: • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related fields Student Club activities: • SkillsUSA Possible credentials / certifications: • Ohio State Board of Cosmetology License of Cosmetology

11 Law & Public Safety BHS Criminal Science Technology The Criminal Science Technology program is a two-year career technical program located at Barberton High School. This program educates, trains and prepares students for entry- level positions in the specific areas of criminal justice, forensic science, homeland security, and various law and public safety fields. In addition, students have the opportunity to earn statewide college credits through Webxam testing and specific post-secondary agreements. Coursework also includes interaction with law and public safety professionals, participation in public/civic events and student competitions. Background checks, physicals and random drug testing are requirements of the program. Class uniforms and supplies are part of a required lab fee in both the junior and senior years. College credit available – see page 27. What you will learn: • Federal, state, local government • Emergency dispatch 9-1-1 • Ohio Revised Code • Homeland Security, terrorism • Patrol methods and procedures • Self-defense tactics/physical training • Maps, GPS and GIS • Emergency Vehicle Operation • Investigations, fingerprinting • First-aid, CPR, AED “The Criminal Science program • Evidence collection • Forensic sciences helped me by providing necessary • Criminal behavior • And much more! training and certifications in CPR What does it take? and Emergency Dispatching. Not • Interest in working with/helping people • Above average communication skills only did this program help me build • A high level of emotional control • Ability to think clearly under stress • my resume, but it also helped build Drug free and healthy • Professionalism and ethics • confidence in my future.” Positive attitude • Common sense • No criminal background Aniyah Harris Employment opportunities: WHS Class of ‘20 • Law enforcement • Park/wildlife ranger Student, Georgetown University • Investigations • Criminologist • Forensic scientist • Corrections • Private/corporate security • Dispatcher • Fire/EMS • Border patrol • United States military Future educational opportunities: • Criminology and justice studies • Criminal justice technology • Police officer training academy • Forensic psychology • Emergency management • Homeland Security Student Club activities: • Southern Poverty Law Center • SkillsUSA • International Association of Crime Analysts Possible certifications / credentials: • Association of Public Safety Communications • NIMS 100, 700, 800 • CPR / First Aid • NECC 911 Telecommunicator 12 CHS Criminal Science Technology HospitalityCulinary Arts Do you often find yourself preparing food for family and guests? If you enjoy planning parties for special occasions and are interested in working with the public, this two-year Career Tech program may be for you. In Culinary Arts, students learn how to prepare and serve food to the public. In order to learn about hands-on food service operation, they help staff a school-based restaurant which is open to the public. Career opportunities in this field range from short-order cook in a small establishment to a chef in a large hotel or restaurant who may also be responsible for planning menus and ordering supplies. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school. College credit information on page 27.

What you will learn: • Techniques of basic food preparation • Nutrition • Menu planning and food purchasing • Restaurant management • Sanitation and safety • Knowledge of kitchen equipment “The Culinary program has What does it take? helped me in many different • Interest in food preparation ways. The cornerstones of the • Ability to work with others program, fundamental cooking • Keen sense of taste and smell techniques and teamwork, have • Physical stamina proven vital in my day-to-day • Good appearance and hygiene work. I have used what the • Consistent attendance program taught me, mixed with some of my own experience, Employment opportunities: to elevate myself to a more • Short order cook advanced role in a short period • Chef of time. The program is great • Caterer for anyone who has aspirations • Restaurant manager of working professionally in a • Event or party planner kitchen and is a great foundation to build upon for the ‘real Future educational options: world’.” • Associate’s degree in Hospitality Management Christa Stamp • Bachelor’s degree in Restaurant or Hotel Management WHS Class of ‘20 • Specialty training at culinary schools Line Cook & Baker Weymouth Country Club Possible certifications / credentials: • Servsafe • OSHA 13 EngineeringManufacturing Design & Technology Law & Public Safety WHS Interested in using computers to create designs for architects, engineers and the architectural, engineering, and manufacturing fields? This two-year program gives students the opportunity to learn skills to invent, design and produce solutions for complex engineering components, products, and processes. Engineering Design and Technology is a program combining technical training with college prep academics that could lead to an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with post- secondary education. Students will learn to use state-of-the-art professional hardware/ software to design 3D models and technical documentation. They will also investigate architecture, computer-aided design, robotics, electronics, and manufacturing processes. Each year, in addition to class time, students will complete 134 hours in non-paid/work experiences and worksite visits. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school. The SME PRIME Foundation is a proud partner of this program and helps provide modern industry equipment. College credit available – see page 27. What you will learn: “The Engineering and Design • Sketching and mechanical drawing program allowed me to start gaining • Real world problem-solving experience in architecture and get a • Blueprint design, production and interpretation jump start on my professional career. • Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) I was able to walk into college with a • Architectural/Engineering language and design general understanding of the software • Manufacturing processes with ToolingU Certification and programs that I would later be What does it take? tested on in college and would be using • Attention to detail • Organizational skills at my job.” • Ability to visualize completed projects • Good hand-eye coordination Amanda Banic • Ability to work as part of a team • Communications skills WHS Class of ‘17 • Teamwork skills Student - Cincinnati University Employment opportunities: • Draftsman, detailer • CAD supervisor/control clerk • Engineer – with post-secondary education • Designer, CAD or CRT operator • Architect – with post-secondary education • Local internships/apprenticeships Future educational options: • 2-4 years post-secondary education – credit banking with local university available • Associate’s degree in Drafting and CAD Technology • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture Student Club activities: • SkillsUSA • SME Student Membership • National Robotics Challenge • Miniature bridge building contest • Architectural/drafting model contest Possible certifications / credentials: • OSHA 14 LawFire & Safety Public / EMT Safety This two-year College Tech Prep program prepares students to enter college to pursue a BHS four-year Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management & Homeland Security. Fire Safety / EMT training will be held at Barberton High School and The University of Akron with Anatomy and Physiology. Class will be held at Barberton High School. The objective of this program is to provide a pathway directly from high school to a college four-year Emergency Management Bachelor program. Prerequisites include grade of C or better in sophomore academic biology and students must have good attendance and documentation of immunizations. Benefits: • Stronger career exploration with assistance from high school instructor, fire/EMT mentors and college professors. • Potential to earn college credit while in high school – see page 27. • Potential to earn 911 Dispatcher that will allow employment during college. “The Fire Safety/EMT program • Earn Professional Firefighter certification and 11 college credit hours towards an allowed me to jumpstart my career as a professional firefighter. The Associate’s degree in Fire Protection Technology at The University of Akron’s ability to learn necessary skills and College of Applied Sciences and Technology. earn certifications made it possible What you will learn: to enter the career field right out • Communication/technology skills • Medical terminology of high school. Since graduating, • Anatomy and physiology of human systems • Technical writing I’ve been able to work at multiple What does it take? fire departments and make it a • Interest in working with people • Interest in emergency service full-time career at an exceptionally • Sense of caring and understanding • Desire to be a team player young age for the field.” • Strong communication skills • Sense of good judgment and ethics Andy Campbell, CHS Class of ‘17 Firefighter/EMT Employment opportunities: Seville-Guilford Fire Department • Fire department • Ambulance • 911 dispatcher units • Other health care related fields Future educational opportunities: • Emergency Medical Services Technology Associate’s Degree • Fire Protection Technology Associate’s Degree • Emergency Management Program Bachelor’s Degree • Public administration non-profit • Doctorate Student Club activities: • SkillsUSA • HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Possible certifications / credentials • Firefighter 1 and 2 • EMT Basic • 911 Dispatcher • CPR and First Aid 15 BHS TechnologiesMachine Technology

Are you mechanically inclined and interested in working with the latest computer technology to make machined parts? In a state-of-the-art lab, students prepare for careers in machining technologies, which includes machining, mold making, tool and die, and machine repair. This two-year program gives you an excellent background if you are interested in design engineering or mechanical engineering. Machine Technology is a program combining technical training with college prep academics leading directly to an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. Earn up to 6 college credit hours from Ohio Public Universities or 12 credit hours from Stark State College (see page 27 for more information). The SME PRIME Foundation is a proud partner of this program and helps provide the most modern equipment. What you will learn: • How to take a piece of material (aluminum, brass, etc.) and with the help of machines, turn it into a production piece that will be used by itself and/or as part of an assembly “I can say the Compact gave me a (example: car) jump start into the industry. While • Bench work, drill press, basic tooling • Horizontal and vertical saws working in the early work release • Engine lathes • Surface grinder program, I was able to build hours • Vertical mill • Machine-related math towards my apprenticeship before • Blueprint reading • Measuring and tolerances even graduating high school. During • CNC (Computer Numerical Control) • CPR and First Aid my apprenticeship, I was able to learn lathes and mills, programming and operation from experienced journeymen on the What does it take? job, both locally and internationally.” • Ability to carry out detailed tasks and follow multi-part directions • Desire and ability to work with technology • Mechanical skills Brandon Haynes, BHS Class of ‘15 • Aptitude for precision work • Math and computer skills Tool and Die Maker, SFS Intec Employment opportunities: • Tool and die apprentice • Mold-maker apprentice • General machinist, assembler • Tool grinder • CNC programmer and operator • Tool designer • Early placement on-the-job training Future educational options: • Apprenticeships • Associate’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology • Bachelor’s degree in Automated Manufacturing Technology or Engineering • Earn college credit hours from The University of Akron • Earn college credits from Stark State College Student Club activities: • SkillsUSA Possible certifications / credentials: • OSHA • CPR / First Aid 16 MarketingMarketing Management BHS

Are you interested in learning how to market and manage your own business? Do you like working with a wide variety of people? An ideal career choice for those who like working with new ideas and adapting to change, Marketing Management is intended for students desiring experience in marketing, merchandising, sales, management or entrepreneurship. This program offers career-related class work, along with co-op training for seniors at a job site related to your interests. Barberton High School offers a two-year program. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school. What you will learn: • Financing, distribution, purchasing • Marketing information management • Product/service planning, selling “DECA provided a great • Business management opportunity for Max to see the • Business development ‘real-world’ business community. • Public relations/communications skills The relationships, competitions • Advertising and networking gave Max a • The fundamentals of entrepreneurship strong foundation to be successful at the next level. Ms. Coldwell’s What does it take? dedication to the classroom and • Initiative and self-direction involvement in the business • Interest in buying and selling goods and community provides students with services valuable learning oppotunities. • Creativity Lisa Littlejohn • Human relations skills mother of Max Littlejohn • Willingness to be a team player BHS Class of ‘19 • Ability to deal with change and take risks Employment opportunities: • Advertising • Fashion merchandising or design • Public relations • Sales • Travel or real estate agent • Entrepreneur Future educational opportunities: • College credit hours available – see page 27 • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degrees in management or marketing • Management training Student Club activities: • DECA – An association for marketing management students • Community Service Projects 17 Construction Tech Information Tech NHS Masonry / Building Trades

Interested in learning how to do a variety of jobs in the remodeling and building construction area? Do you like working with your hands and seeing a finished product? This two-year Masonry / Building Trades program prepares students for a number of trainee positions in the fast growing construction industry, where skilled employees are always in demand. Areas of concentration include carpentry, masonry and construction. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school. College credit information on page 27.

What you will learn: • Brick and block laying • Roofing • Frame construction • Decision making, problem-solving skills • Teamwork and work ethic • Blueprint reading • Job safety practices • Employer expectations • Plumbing installations • Basic electrical installations “The Masonry program helped me in so many ways. I ended up What does it take? joining the union and I’m now • Manual strength and dexterity in my second year apprenticeship. • Ability to visualize completed projects My first year, I worked at several • Patience to follow through on tasks companies and am now at Lencyk • Mathematical background Masonry. I love my current job. • Creativity to design and build projects I can’t say it’s always easy, but • Positive attitude, initiative every day I enjoy working.” • Good attendance Corinne Kerr Employment opportunities: CHS Class of ‘18 • Bricklayer • Stonemason Lencyk Masonry • Roofer • Carpenter • Plumber • Cement finisher

Future educational options: • Trade apprenticeships • Trainee in various building trades • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Technology

Student Club activities: • SkillsUSA • Area masonry competitions

Possible certifications / credentials: • OSHA

18 Information Tech Masonry / Building Trades Media Communications WHS

Media Communications introduces students to the world of interactive media, including movie making, animation, photography, web design, television and more. Students use the Adobe Creative Suite and learn Photoshop, Dreamweaver, After Effects and Flash. Music is created with Sony Acid Music Studio. Script writing and pre-production skills are emphasized. Media Communications meets two periods each day for two years. Students entering Media Communications must have basic computer skills. Each student must complete 135 additional hours outside of school on media related activities. College credit available – see page 27. What you will learn: • Studio producing (including directing) • Field production (including camera work) “Media Communications was • Script writing and editing my stepping stone to being a more • Computer animation (animate) efficient communicator, leader and • Web and multimedia design skills storyteller. With the skills I learned from my two years in the program, What does it take? I was able to land a job my first • Willingness to read, write and complete homework semester of college as a visual design • Ability to work in collaboration with others and multimedia specialist, producing • Discipline to work on independent projects content for the law school at • Desire to work with technology including computers Cleveland State. The technical skills I • Motivation to be a team player acquired put me one step ahead when • Firm commitment to 135 internship hours outside of the school day it came to my video production classes and made me a valuable asset for Employment opportunities: shooting live camera events.” • Director or producer (video or multimedia) Hannah Park, WHS Class of ‘16 • Animation or graphics designer (2D and 3D) Recent Graduate • Camera operator, audio operator, writer Cleveland State University • Marketing, sales, promotions, research • Interactive media designer Future educational opportunities: • Two- or four-year degree in communications, electronic media production, graphic design or visual arts • Technical certificate in broadcasting or media production Student Club activities: • Business Professionals of America

19 InformationNetwork Systems & Cyber Tech Security

BHS Do you love working with computers and integrated technology? Technologies like social networking, cloud computing, e-commerce, web conferencing and desktop virtualization are changing the way we live. Moreover, businesses and agencies of all types are desperately seeking trained computer specialists to help protect their data from dangerous hackers that can steal customer information and attack their computer systems. Students in this program gain IT knowledge and hands-on experience that set them up for advanced degrees and lucrative jobs in this fast growing and ever-changing field. College credit available – see page 27. What you will learn: • Computer hardware repair and upgrading • Computer software and operating systems • LAN design • Network management/analysis • Detailed network design/management “I would not be where I’m at • Advanced router/switch configuration without being in this program. Understanding IPs, ports and What does it take? general networking is important • Desire and ability to work with technology in my job because sometimes I • Ability to carry out detailed tasks and follow multi-part directions need to remote into a PC and • Organizational skills grab a database backup. Just • Ability to visualize completed projects understanding how servers and • Keyboarding skills IIS work is crucial.” • Willingness to be a team player Aaron Preston Possible certifications / credentials: BHS Class of ‘16 • CompTIA A+ • CompTIA Server+ Medina .NET Developer • CompTIA Network+ Pleasant Valley Corporation Employment opportunities: • Technical Support Specialist • Desktop Support Technician • IT System Administrator • Cyber Security Analyst Future educational opportunities: • Associate’s degree in computer information systems or computer service and network technology • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering Student Club activities: • SkillsUSA

20 Health & Science Nursing Assistant Care 1 Year Senior Only This one-year Career and Technical Education program prepares students with skills needed 12 Point Credential BHS to earn the Ohio State Tested Nursing Assistant Certification. Students will spend a minimum Program of seventy-five (75) hours in class at Barberton High School and a minimum of twelve (12) hours of supervised clinical experience at Pleasant View Health Care Center. The student will complete American Heart Association CPR and First-Aid. The objective of this program is to provide high school students the opportunity to receive an entry-level position in the health care career field. Program Schedule: The Nursing Assistant Care Program is a year-long program that is offered senior year at Barberton High School. Program Requirements: • A grade of C or better in academic biology. • Students must have a 90% or better rate of attendance in their junior year. • Students must have an accumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater. • Students are required to have two-step TB test and criminal background check. Student Responsibilities: In accordance with the Ohio Department of Education, students will maintain an 75% or greater on all tests and quizzes. Student must maintain solid attendance during the 75 class hours and 16 clinical hours of the program. Benefits: • Experience career exploration with assistance from high school instructor and long-term care mentors. “The STNA program helped me • Earn STNA certification that will allow employment upon graduation. realize that I want to pursue a • Earn American Heart Heartsaver® CPR and First Aid. degree in nursing. I am thankful for What you will learn: the skills that this program taught The program covers the special needs of elderly, basic nursing care, and various anatomical me and I will continue to use them systems, bed making, bathing, nutrition and resident care. throughout my career.” What does it take? Kristen Baker • Interest in medical field and working with people NHS Class of 2019 • Sense of caring and understanding • Desire to be a team player Student Stark State College • Strong communication skills • Good judgment and ethics Employment opportunities: • Hospital, long-term care facility, home health agency, and other health care related fields Future educational options: • Pursue additional certifications or academic career in a health care field Student Club activities: • SkillsUSA • HOSA Possible certifications / credentials: • STNA - State Tested Nursing Assistant 21 CHS HealthNEW – Pharmaceutical & Science Science Information Tech The Pharmaceutical Science program is designed for students who want to be a critical member of the healthcare team that is essential to providing patients with safe and effective medication therapy. This two-year program provides training in the field of Pharmacy Technology, with a focus on theory and hands-on training of medications, law and inventory skills and potential Pharmacy Tech credential. What you will learn: • How to accurately prepare and distribute patient medications • Perform calculations • Preparation of sterile medicines “As healthcare rapidly transitions • Techniques of collecting accurate patient information to the ambulatory care arena, • Third party billing and prior authorization completion pharmacists and pharmacy • Use of technology to help maintain accurate patient record, medication inventory technicians are playing an expanded and orders role in the provision of patient care • How to ensure compliance and regulatory requirements. services. As a result, demand for pharmacy technicians has never been What does it take? higher. Pharmacy technicians are essential for pharmacists to practice Pharmacy technicians are critical thinkers with an attention to detail, that are strong in at the top of their licenses and the both math and science. role of the technician continues to expand. Pharmacy technicians are Employment opportunities: enjoying expanded roles on the A Pharmacy career is a diverse and rewarding profession, with opportunities for patient patient care team, and the future care, scientific research and innovation. is very bright for this expansion to • Retail Pharmacy continue in this rewarding career. • Hospital Pharmacy John Feucht II, MBA, R.Ph. • Mail Order Pharmacy Vice President, Pharmacy Services • Pharmaceutical Drug Company Summa Health • Nuclear Pharmacy • Pharmacy insurance technician • Computer Order Entry Technician Future educational options: • Pharmaceutical Tech certification • Associates degree in Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Science • Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy/Pharmacology • Doctorate degree in Pharmaceutical Science

22 WHS Health & ScienceInformationProgramming, Design Tech& Robotics Programming, Design and Robotics provides students a wide range of opportunities working with everything that can be programmed. Thanks to a partnership with SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers), our PD&R students have access to state-of-the- art equipment used in modern manufacturing. Along with our Engineering Design and Technology Program students, they are able to work individually or in teams on powerful 3D printers, laser engravers, robotic arms, and advanced robots of all types. Students who are interested have the opportunity to build their college resumes by competing in contests through the National Robotics Challenge and SkillsUSA where we have had several medal award winners at the national level. Computer game design and drones are other areas of programming these students can delve into. The program also has opportunities for internships, employment, and college credit. Skills learned: • Digital image design • Robotics (FANUC) • Animation (2D and 3D) - Microcontrollers (VEX, LEGO, Parallax) “I really like Programming, • Databases (SQL and Access) - SeaPerch (underwater robotics) Design & Robotics because it • Website development (HTML, • Programming (VB, JavaScript, ASP, SQL, encourages me to challenge myself HTML5, CSS) PHP, C++ and others) and learn new things about • Basic Electronics • Other related topics the topics I am interested in. Work projects will be based on student ability. Students will also have the option of Learning how to use state-of- working on specialized certifications. FANUC and TOOLINGU the-art equipment and computer (http://www.toolingu.com/) certifications will be available. programs will help get me ready for college and my future career.” Typical entry-level employment opportunities: Hollie Graves • Entry-level programmer • Entry-level robot operator WHS Class of ‘21 • Graphics designer • Website designer • Other related information technology fields • Engineering related fields Educational opportunities: • Associate’s degree in Business Technology • Associate’s degree in Programming • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems • Bachelor’s degree in Programming • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Animation / 3D Game Development Student Club activities: • SkillsUSA • National Robotics Challenge High School / College credits: • 9-33 possible college credits available Possible certifications / credentials: • Fanuc-handling • OSHA 23 WeldingTechnologies – College Credit Plus Stark State Barberton Campus Welding careers are hot! Manufacturing is up, the pool of skilled welders is down, and employers are looking to hire. In response to the demand, Stark State College is offering a new welding program for “I really enjoyed the welding program high school students in the Four Cities Compact in a state-of-the-art welding fabrication that Four Cities Compact provided laboratory including introductory fundamentals on all four welding processes: through Stark State College. I would not 1. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) have gone into this career if it wasn’t 2. Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) for the program. This program gave me 3. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) an advantage that made me stand out 4. Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) when I applied for the apprenticeship Graduate from high school with up to 16 free college credit hours and be eligible to take program I’m currently in. The teachers the American Welding Society certification test. are knowledgeable and qualified with Start working in an internship before you graduate and continue on at Stark State to earn real-life experience. They make an a certificate in welding technology or an Associate’s degree in Applied Industrial Technology. effort to connect with students on an For more information on college credit, see page 27. individual level and help them be successful. I am glad I decided to take What you will learn: this step and would recommend it to • Mainstream types of welding anyone looking for a good career or a fun • Layout from the basics to nuclear and pressure vessel and useful hobby.” welding Erin Abshire • Specialty welding, such as titanium, stainless steel, and aluminum WHS Class of ‘17 • Oxyacetylene cutting practices What does it take? • Good hand-eye coordination • Must meet state CCP requirements • Manual dexterity • Daily transportation • Communication skills • Problem-solving skills Employment opportunities: • Welding inspector • Welding fabricator • Welding sales representative • Welding educator • Welding supervisor • Welding engineer • Welding foreman • Automotive welding • Oil & gas welding Future educational options: • One-year certificate in welding technology • An Associate’s degree in Applied Industrial Technology

24 Career-BasedInstruction

These courses are for students who want to learn valuable work skills in the actual working environment while they are still in high school. Students seek and obtain employment within the community (at local businesses), and with the help and support of their teacher, gain both work experience AND high school credit towards graduation. Students can also be paid for their time on the job and use the class as a way to get started earning their own money. The class curriculum includes all the professional skills or “soft skills” one needs to be successful in the work world and students will build their resumes and feel more confident as they leave high school and seek further employment. Students will be able to obtain the Ohio Readiness Seal through this course.

What you will learn: • Professional skills • Personal finance • How to find and apply for desirable jobs • How to create a resume and interview techniques • Local businesses within your community that pay a living wage and offer benefits to high school graduates “The CBI program helped me to What does it take? figure out what I wanted my career • A positive attitude and willingness to work to be and pushed me in the right • Teamwork and willingness to work with others direction to pursue it after high • Ability to follow directions and take construc- school. Mr Tanksley was a great tive criticism instructor who helped each student • Reliability overcome any challenges at school • Motivation or work.” Employment opportunities: Jacob Ramsey At numerous businesses in the four communities – NHS Class of ‘20 with the help and support of your teacher Electrician Apprentice Dannemiller Electric Future educational options: (that can help pay your way through school or training with the skills you have learned) • Two-year and four-degree colleges • Trade schools and apprenticeship programs

25 F.I.R.S.T.,Transitional S.E.T. & Job Training Programs Job Training F.I.R.S.T. Program (Future Independence The Job Training Program Requires Student provides students with special Training) nt Training) learning needs the work experience to learn valuable employment The F.I.R.S.T. Program enables skills at businesses within their students with special learning community. Training will focus needs to explore various positions on gaining and improving soft in a hospital setting while gaining skills that will transfer to any work valuable employment skills that will setting. Students are selected transfer to a variety of jobs. Training through teacher or counselor will focus on improving work skills recommendation. and examining students’ strengths S.E.T. Program and interests. Students are selected (Student Employment through teacher recommendation, past Training) work evaluations and observations. The S.E.T. Program will focus on helping students with special learning needs develop independence in a work setting. Training will focus on staying on task, building work speed, and improving work stamina. Students are selected through teacher recommendation, past work evaluations and observations.

“S.E.T. is helping me become a better worker so that I can Feel free to contact us with get a job and be a successful questions regarding any of the person.” programs in this booklet. Gavin M.

26 Transitional College Tech Prep Articulation & CTAG Information Learn More Four Cities Compact students can earn college credit in most of the programs & offered by the Compact. Several opportunities are offered to students by meeting Apply – Timeline established criteria for early college options. For more information, go to www. fourcitiescompact.org/about/college-credit. November • Mailing sent home COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS • Four Cities Compact Several of the Four Cities Compact programs have College Credit Plus Showcase opportunities built right into the program with the program teacher working as an adjunct professor for the university. Some programs offer an online December CCP course, and some are 100% a CCP program. Students must meet • Online Application is open all state and university requirements to participate in CCP. Visit www. • Complete /turn in permission ohiohighered.org/CCP for more information. slip for Career Tech Thurs. program visit CTAG / CAREER TECHNICAL CREDIT TRANSFER (CT)2 • Program visits Students who successfully complete specified technical programs and assessments are eligible to have technical credit transfer to public colleges January / February and universities. This transfer of credit is described in the Career Technical • High school scheduling Assurances Guides (CTAG). CTAGs are advising tools that assist students • Meet with your school moving from Ohio secondary institutions to Ohio public institutions of counselor higher education. Visit for more information. transfercredit.ohio.gov • Compact application closes ARTICULATION AGREEMENT is an agreement with a specific college or March university that agrees to honor credits for certain courses. Students must • Acceptance letters & meet established criteria and follow the steps on the next page to access credit. contracts mailed home Visit ohiohighered.org/transfer for more information. April - May • Attend parent/student night DIRECT UNIVERSITY CONTACT INFORMATION: when applicable (Barberton/ Kent State University Stark State College Wadsworth) Jennie Koch Shelly McCombs 330-672-5863 330-494-6170, x-4361 August [email protected] [email protected] • Receive detailed letter about busing, Compact calendar & The University of Akron Youngstown State University program info Kelly Herold Sharon Schroeder 330-972-7112 330-941-2445 [email protected] [email protected] Note: Virtual options may replace in-person visits. 27 Non-Profit Wadsworth City Schools Organization U.S. Postage Four Cities Compact PAID 524 Broad Street Permit #21 Wadsworth, Ohio 44281 Wadsworth OH 44281

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