Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County

What Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County does

C-TEC of Licking County (Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County) is a public career and technical education institution headquartered at 150 Price Road in Newark, Ohio, serving Licking County residents since its founding in 1973. It operates two primary centers: a Secondary Center that provides part-time career-technical education to high school students (grades 11–12) alongside their home high school curriculum, and a Postsecondary Center delivering adult-learner certificate programs in healthcare (Registered Medical Assistant, Paramedic, Massage Therapy, EFDA), information technology (Cyber Security with CompTIA/Cisco certifications), skilled trades (Precision Machining, HVAC, Welding, Multicraft Maintenance, Power Lineman), and public safety/personal services (Cosmetology). Programs are 600–1,500 hours, with tuition ranging from $6,847 to $16,582; programs at or above 600 hours qualify for federal Pell Grants and Direct Student Loans under school code 015692.

The institution's core technology consists of state-of-the-art hands-on training labs rather than software products — CNC machining centers with CAD/CAM Fusion360, advanced manufacturing labs, welding facilities, an Anatomage digital anatomy table for healthcare programs, and authorized testing centers for Pearson-VUE, Certiport, and ETS ParaPro. C-TEC's business model combines multiple revenue streams: postsecondary tuition ($6,847–$16,582 per program), administration of federal/state financial aid (Pell Grants, WIOA, VA benefits), customized B2B training for Central Ohio employers ($150/hour, 116 projects in FY2022 serving 3,422 employees), scholarship programs (up to $5,000), and Ohio TechCred reimbursement. The institution is governed by a publicly elected Board of Education and funded primarily through state and federal education appropriations, local tax revenues, and tuition — there is no private equity, venture, or parent-corporate ownership.

Name

Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County

Legal name

Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County

Website

https://c-tec.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

C-TEC of Licking County is a public career and technical education institution in Newark, Ohio, serving high school students and adult learners with certificate programs in healthcare, IT, skilled trades, public safety, and personal services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Computer Training (611420), Cosmetology and Barber Schools (611511)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF), Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ), Systems Administration & Infrastructure (Windows/Linux) (EDAOAIAE)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Vocational training programs
• Adult education services
• Workforce development training
• Industry credential programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Postsecondary Program Tuition: Tuition-based revenue from adult education programs ranging from 600-1500 hours. Programs over 600 hours qualify for federal financial aid including Pell Grants and Direct Student Loans.
2. Customized Business Training: B2B training services for local businesses in talent management, IT, industrial, and safety. Rate of $150/hr for one trainer with up to 14 trainees.
3. Financial Aid Administration: Administration of federal and state financial aid programs including Pell Grants, student loans, WIOA, veteran benefits, and workforce development funds.
4. Scholarship Programs: Multiple scholarship programs including M.I.S.T. (up to $5,000), Advanced CNC ($2,000), Women in IT ($500), and program-specific scholarships funded by donors and organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

C-TEC (Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County) delivers career-technical education through a Secondary Center offering part-time training to Licking County high school students (grades 11–12) in 20+ career fields (automotive, healthcare, construction, IT, skilled trades, culinary, criminal justice, veterinary science) and a Postsecondary Center providing 600–1,500 hour certificate programs for adult learners in healthcare (Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy, Paramedic, EFDA), information technology (Cyber Security), skilled trades (Precision Machining, HVAC, Welding, Power Lineman, Broadband Infrastructure Technician), and personal services (Cosmetology). The institution also offers customized workforce training for central Ohio businesses at $150–$200/hr, with 80% hands-on instruction and industry credential preparation (OSHA10, Haas CNC Operator, AWS, ASE, CompTIA, EPA).

Product overview

C-TEC of Licking County is a career-technical education institution offering two primary programs: Secondary Programs for high school students covering 20+ career fields (automotive, healthcare, construction, IT, skilled trades, culinary, criminal justice, veterinary science), and Postsecondary Programs for adult learners in healthcare, IT, public safety, skilled trades, and personal services. Supporting services include financial aid, testing center (Pearson-VUE, Certiport authorized), career counseling, customized business training, TechCred credential assistance, and adult education (GED/ESOL). Programs range from short-term certifications (9 weeks) to 1500-hour certificate programs with industry credentials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary Programs Career-technical education programs for high school students (grades 11–12) in automotive, healthcare, construction, IT, skilled trades, culinary, criminal justice, and veterinary science. Students earn industry credentials while completing high school education at their home schools.
• Postsecondary Programs Certificate and diploma programs for adult learners in healthcare, information technology, public safety, skilled trades, and personal services. Programs range from 600–1,500 hours and prepare students for industry-recognized credentials such as Precision Machining (600 hrs), HVAC (900 hrs), Cosmetology (1,500 hrs), Paramedic (900 hrs), Cyber Security (900 hrs), Power Lineman (900 hrs), Welding (900 hrs), Medical Assistant (900 hrs), and Massage Therapy (600 hrs).
• Customized Business Training Tailored workforce training delivered for central Ohio businesses covering talent management, information technology, industrial skills, and safety. Training can be delivered 24/7 on-site at the client or at C-TEC's facilities, at a rate of $150 per hour for one trainer with up to 14 trainees.
• Talent Management Training Customized corporate training offering covering train-the-trainer, DISC assessments, communication, leadership, and customer service skills, billed at $150–$200 per hour for central Ohio businesses.
• Industrial Safety Training Workforce safety training for industrial personnel covering PPE, SDS, hazard communications, LOTO, fire extinguisher, and DOT compliance requirements.
• Financial Aid Services Financial assistance administration for students in postsecondary programs of 600 hours or longer, including Federal Pell Grants, federal Direct Student Loans, Veterans Benefits, WIOA workforce development funds, donor-funded scholarships, and TechCred reimbursements.
• Testing Center/Career Counseling Authorized testing center for Pearson-VUE, Certiport, ETS ParaPro, NCCT, Castle Systems, ETA, and State Fire Testing, combined with career counseling and WorkKeys/NCRC credentialing for candidates across central Ohio.
• TechCred Program Ohio employer-funded technology credential program reimbursing up to $2,000 per credential for eligible tech-focused training courses delivered through C-TEC.
• Broadband Infrastructure Technician Training 9-week certification program covering Certified Premises Cabling Technician (CFOT), Fiber Optic Technician (CPCT), OSHA 10, and CPR/First Aid certifications, delivered in partnership with Ohio Means Jobs at a total program cost of $1,927. Includes career placement assistance.
• Online Classes (Ed2Go) Fundamentals and advanced career training courses delivered online through the Ed2Go partnership as part of C-TEC's Postsecondary offerings, expanding access for remote adult learners.
• ASPIRE (Adult Education) GED/ADP completion and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes delivered to adult learners through the Postsecondary Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% High School Graduation Rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• OhioMeansJobscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for workforce development programs including Broadband Infrastructure Technician Training. OhioMeansJobs Licking County Center provides Opportunity Links funding for students.
• Central Ohio Technical College (COTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative partnership for Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) program - fourth cohort completing this postsecondary program together.
• Granville RotaryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAwarded $1500 to C-TEC Seniors Brody Driskel and Carter Mason for outstanding performances as athletes and public servants.
• Ohio Manufacturers' AssociationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with COMP and US Department of Labor to make central Ohio a good place to live, work, and grow.
• Licking County Humane SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing real-world learning experiences for Veterinary Science students with shelter animals.
• Ohio Technical CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerC-TEC is one of 51 Ohio Technical Centers offering adult learners training and credentials for in-demand jobs (ohiotechnicalcenters.com).

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Central Ohio Technical College (COTC): Public two-year college in Newark, Ohio, overlapping heavily with C-TEC on healthcare, IT, and industrial programs. Already a C-TEC partner on the EFDA program, making it the closest geographic and curricular peer in the same market.

Direct peers

• Ohio Technical Centers (network): C-TEC is itself one of 51 Ohio Technical Centers. This statewide network of adult-focused CTE institutions operates under the same state policy/funding framework, offers similar postsecondary certificate programs, and competes for the same WIOA, Pell, and TechCred-funded students across Ohio.
• New Castle School of Trades: Private trade school in Pennsylvania offering certificate programs in welding, HVAC, electrical, CDL, and industrial trades. Closest direct comparability to C-TEC's skilled-trades postsecondary portfolio in terms of program mix, length, and target student.
• Manatee Technical College: Florida public technical college offering secondary and postsecondary CTE in healthcare, IT, public safety, and skilled trades with similar credential-aligned curriculum. Comparable public-sector CTE model with overlapping program catalog and outcome reporting.
• Mid-EastCTC (Mid-East Career and Technology Centers): Ohio CTE center serving multiple counties with secondary and adult CTE programs in welding, HVAC, healthcare, IT, and cosmetology. Direct Ohio-network peer with very similar funding structure, program catalog, and credential model.
• Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center: Ohio-based joint vocational school district serving high-school and adult learners in healthcare, IT, skilled trades, and public safety. Same funding regime, same credential approach, and overlapping program offerings as C-TEC.

Broad incumbents

• Universal Technical Institute (UTI): National for-profit provider of automotive, diesel, welding, and industrial training with multiple U.S. campuses. Closest publicly disclosed commercial peer to C-TEC's heavy-truck, welding, and industrial maintenance programs.
• ECPI University: For-profit institution offering accelerated degree and certificate programs in IT/cybersecurity, healthcare, and skilled trades. Comparable to C-TEC's Cyber Security, Medical Assistant, and industrial programs but with broader multi-state reach and degree-granting authority.
• Lincoln Tech: National for-profit career training provider across automotive, HVAC, welding, healthcare, and IT. Competes for the same postsecondary career-changer segment C-TEC serves with its adult-learner postsecondary programs.

Emerging players

• Porter and Chester Institute: Multi-campus career training provider in the Northeast US with HVAC, electrical, healthcare, and IT programs. Comparable program mix to C-TEC's postsecondary offering but operates in a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cteclickingco
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CTECofLickingCounty
• Facebookfacebook.com/cteceducation
• Instagraminstagram.com/cteclickingco

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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