O C Collins Career Center

What O C Collins Career Center does

O C Collins Career Center (legally the Lawrence County Joint Vocational School District) is a publicly funded career-technical education institution established in 1976 and headquartered in Chesapeake, Ohio. It serves high school students from six Lawrence County partner schools (Chesapeake, Dawson-Bryant, Ironton, Rock Hill, South Point, and Symmes Valley) and adult learners across the Tri-State area of Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. The institution delivers instruction across 10+ career-technical program areas spanning trades (welding, HVAC, electricity, auto mechanics, heavy equipment operation, CDL), allied health (nursing, diagnostic medical sonography, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, surgical technology), and STEM (Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science and Engineering curricula).

The institution operates four physical campuses — Chesapeake (main), Coal Grove (School of Nursing), South Point (CDL Academy and trades), and the forthcoming Proctorville Center (allied health, opening August 2026) — supplemented by satellite programs at partner high schools. Underlying technology consists of career-technical training facilities (welding labs, HVAC bays, nursing simulation labs, automotive shops) augmented by air purification (NanoStrike), CliftonStrengths assessment integration as a pilot member of the Ohio Strengths Collaborative, and standard K-12 information systems (ProgressBook, CoreCampus, ABRE, Samegoal, Securly Pass, Finalsite CMS, Google Workspace). Institutional accreditation is held from the Council on Occupational Education alongside nine program-specific accreditations (ASE/NATEF, CAAHEP, JRCERT, CoARC, Ohio Board of Nursing, NCCT, AWS SENSE, NCCER).

CCTC's business model rests on three revenue streams: state and local JVSD funding tied to enrollment, federal and state grants (CARES Act precedent, Appalachian Regional Commission), and adult education tuition supported by the Collins Promise Scholarship and financial aid programs. High school programs are offered at no direct cost to students, while adult programs operate on a tuition-plus-aid subscription model. Governance is provided by an elected Board of Education, with executive management led by Superintendent Adam Pittis and Treasurer/CFO Brad Carpenter.

Name

O C Collins Career Center

Legal name

Lawrence County Joint Vocational School District

Website

https://collins-cc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

O C Collins Career Center is a publicly funded career-technical school district in Lawrence County, Ohio, serving high school students and adult learners across the Tri-State area (OH, WV, KY) with accredited programs in trades, allied health, and STEM across four campuses and satellite partner schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare & Life Sciences (EDAAAPAA), Healthcare & Clinical Professional Certifications (EDAAANAI)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Adult education programs
• Vocational training
• Healthcare training
• Skilled trades training

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesapeake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Adult Education Tuition: Adult education programs generate revenue through student tuition for career technical training programs including nursing, welding, HVAC, automotive, and allied health programs
2. State/Government Funding: As a public vocational school district (Lawrence County JVSD), CCTC receives state funding based on enrollment and program completion metrics
3. Federal Grants: Federal funds (such as CARES Act) have been utilized for facility improvements and emergency support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

O C Collins Career Center is a public career technical education institution that delivers hands-on training programs across skilled trades (welding, HVAC, electricity, automotive, heavy equipment, CDL), allied health (practical nursing, LPN-to-RN, paramedic-to-RN, diagnostic medical sonography, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, surgical technology), and STEM/PLTW curriculum at partner high schools. It serves both high school students (free via district funding) and adult learners (tuition with financial aid and the Collins Promise Scholarship) across four physical campuses in Chesapeake, Coal Grove, Proctorville, and South Point, Ohio, plus satellite programs at partner Lawrence County schools.

Product overview

Collins Career Technical Center operates as a multi-campus career and technical education institution offering both adult education and high school programs. The institution provides career-focused training through distinct divisions: Adult Education Programs (trades including welding, HVAC, electricity, auto mechanics; healthcare including nursing, diagnostic imaging, respiratory therapy, surgical technology; and workforce development), and High School Programs (full-time career technical pathways and Project Lead the Way STEM curriculum at partner schools). The institution spans four physical campuses in Chesapeake, Coal Grove, Proctorville (opening 2026), and South Point, Ohio, with satellite programs at partner Lawrence County schools. Additional offerings include the Aspire adult literacy program, Collins To-Go online learning options, Collins Promise Scholarship, and an eSports extracurricular program. The center serves the Lawrence County area and Tri-State region with a mission to prepare students for workforce entry, post-secondary education, or military service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Education Programs Career-focused adult education programs including trades (welding, HVAC, electricity, auto mechanics), healthcare (nursing, diagnostic imaging, respiratory therapy, surgical technology), and workforce development training for adults seeking career advancement or new skills.
• High School Programs Full-time career technical education programs for high school students offering pathways in trades, healthcare, business, and technology with articulation agreements to post-secondary education.
• Project Lead the Way (PLTW) STEM-focused curriculum delivered at partner high schools including Biomedical Science, Engineering, and STEM Gateway programs aligned with national standards.
• Aspire Program Adult literacy and GED preparation program offering adult diploma options, tutoring services, and WorkKeys testing for career readiness certification.
• Collins To-Go Online and distance learning options for adult education programs enabling remote access to coursework and training materials.
• Collins Promise Scholarship Financial scholarship program for adult students to reduce barriers to career technical education enrollment.
• School of Nursing Programs (Coal Grove Campus) Nursing education programs including LPN to RN Diploma Nursing Program, Paramedic to RN Diploma Program, and Practical Nursing offered at the Coal Grove Campus.
• CDL Academy (South Point Campus) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Academy training and Driver's Education programs offered at the South Point Campus.
• Allied Health Programs (Proctorville Center) Healthcare-focused adult education programs including Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, and Surgical Technology, scheduled to be offered at the Proctorville Center.
• WorkKeys Testing WorkKeys assessments for career readiness certification, supporting employment placement and career advancement for adult learners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students graduate employed in jobs paying livable wage, enrolled in post-secondary, or enlisted in military
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Ohio UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2023CCTC acquired the Proctorville Center from Ohio University, expanding the institution's footprint to include a dedicated allied health education facility. Ohio University transferred ownership of the property to enable CCTC to establish a stand-alone presence in the Proctorville community for adult career-technical education.
• East Central Ohio Educational Service Center (ECOESC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022CCTC is a pilot district for the Ohio Strengths Collaborative, collaborating with ECOESC to integrate CliftonStrengths assessment across multiple levels of education. This partnership provides access to tools, resources, and support for developing a strengths-based learning environment.
• Strengths CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership for piloting strengths-based leadership and learning program including CliftonStrengths assessments for select staff and students, personalized professional learning sessions, one-on-one coaching from strengths development experts, and resources for effective communication of strengths-based education.
• Project Lead the Way (PLTW)coreTechnology or IntegrationPLTW curriculum partner providing STEM education programs (Biomedical Science, Engineering, STEM Gateway) at partner high schools throughout Lawrence County, enabling CCTC to extend its career technical reach through satellite programming.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Knox County Career Center: Ohio JVSD career-technical center in Mount Vernon offering trades, allied health, and adult credentialing pathways under equivalent state-level accreditation and funding structures. Directly comparable rural Ohio county service area and program breadth.
• Washington County Career Center: Public Ohio JVSD career center in Marietta offering adult and high school career-technical programs across trades, allied health, and business pathways. Directly comparable structure to CCTC including multi-campus model, industry-aligned certifications, and Southeast Ohio/Tri-State area student base.
• Tri-County Career Center: Ohio JVSD career center covering Athens, Hocking, and Vinton counties with adult education and satellite high school programs in trades and healthcare. Highly comparable service area demographically and equivalent JVSD operating model to CCTC.
• Mid-East Career and Technology Centers: Zanesville-based Ohio JVSD delivering both secondary career-technical programs and adult education across multiple campuses. Provides near-identical mix of trades and healthcare workforce training with similar state-funding dynamics.
• Scioto County Career Technical Center: Public career-technical center in Lucasville, Ohio serving Scioto and Pike counties with comparable trades, healthcare, and adult education programs. Operates under the same Ohio JVSD governance structure as CCTC and serves a similarly Appalachian Southeast Ohio region, making it the most direct functional peer.
• Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center: Southern Ohio JVSD operating career-technical education for high school and adult learners including nursing, welding, HVAC, and skilled trades. Shares the same funding model (state per-pupil + tuition) and overlapping program portfolio as CCTC.
• Gallia-Jackson-Meigs JVSD (Buckeye Hills Career Center): Adjacent Ohio JVSD providing career-technical and adult education programs to Gallia, Jackson, and Meigs counties. Borders Lawrence County geographically and runs directly competing adult allied health and trades programs with overlapping employer demand.

Broad incumbents

• Universal Technical Institute (UTI): Nationwide for-profit provider of automotive, diesel, welding, and collision training across multiple U.S. campuses. Overlaps with CCTC's automotive (ASE), welding (AWS), and HVAC trades programs but operates nationally at substantially larger scale and as a private for-profit entity.
• Lincoln Educational Services (Lincoln Tech): National for-profit career college offering trades, healthcare, and IT training across numerous U.S. campuses. Competes for adult learners pursuing industry credentials in many of the same verticals as CCTC (HVAC, electrical, nursing) but at significantly larger scale and as a private tuition-driven business.

Regional players

• BridgeValley Community and Technical College: Public community and technical college in South Charleston, West Virginia serving the Kanawha Valley. Operates in CCTC's Tri-State area drawing the same West Virginia and Kentucky adult learner pool with comparable technical and healthcare credentialing, but as a degree-granting institution rather than a JVSD.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CollinsCareerCenter
• Xx.com/CollinsCTC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/collinsctc

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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