Ehove Career Center

What Ehove Career Center does

EHOVE Career Center is a public joint vocational school district founded in 1968 and headquartered at 316 W. Mason Rd, Milan, Ohio, serving Erie, Huron, and Ottawa Counties. The institution delivers career-technical education through two main divisions: a high school division offering 25 career tech programs across Art & Technology, Business, Education & Services, Engineering & Trades, Health Science, Public Safety, and Transportation Systems; and an adult education division offering 21 occupational programs spanning skilled trades (Building Trades, Electrical, HVAC, Marine, Welding), healthcare (Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Surgical Technology, LPN-to-RN), CDL training, cosmetology, esthetician, and massage therapy. Underlying infrastructure includes state-of-the-art laboratory classrooms, an American Welding Society-accredited welding test facility, and a CDL training fleet of six vehicles operating at Avery Commerce Park.

Revenue is generated through multiple streams: public tax-based funding and bond proceeds (notably a voter-approved November 2024 levy supporting a facility expansion that broke ground in October 2025 and will nearly double campus square footage), adult-education tuition ($5,500 for the CDL program), customized workforce training fees for local employers, transaction-based community services revenue from student-operated Cafe@316, Cosmetology Salon, Esthetician Spa, Massage Clinic, and Fab Lab, and facility rental income. Distribution occurs through direct enrollment at the Milan main campus, satellite programming partnerships with partner high schools (New London Local Schools starting 2026-2027), employer-delivered training across the three-county region, and community-facing storefront services.

The institution operates under the leadership of Superintendent Chris McCully, Assistant Superintendent Erika Beckman, and Adult Education Director Laura Dowdell, supported by a Board of Education with representatives from partner districts including North Point ESC, Bellevue City Schools, Huron City Schools, and Norwalk City Schools. The most recent operational milestones include 89% of occupational students earning at least one industry-recognized credential, 105,005 work-based learning hours logged across 223 seniors at 150 local businesses, and recognition through the Ohio Auditor of State Award (2025), a SkillsUSA National Bronze Medal, and the Fisher Titus Medical Center Community Partner Award (2025).

Name

Ehove Career Center

Legal name

EHOVE Career Center

Website

https://ehove.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Short description

EHOVE Career Center is a public joint vocational school district in Milan, Ohio, founded 1968, serving Erie, Huron, and Ottawa Counties with 25 high school career-tech programs, 21 adult education occupational programs, employer workforce training, and student-operated community services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Information Management (EHR) & Medical Office Administration (EDAOAJAF), Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA), EHS Training, Competency & Culture Programs (BPAHAJAL)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Adult workforce training
• Vocational school programs
• Industry credential programs
• Customized workforce training

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adult Education Tuition: Tuition-based programs for adult learners including CDL training ($5,500), occupational programs, and special interest classes. Includes books, fees, and skills testing in some programs.
2. Community Services Revenue: Revenue from student-operated community services including Cafe@316, Young Chef Inn restaurant, Cosmetology Salon, Esthetician Spa, Massage Clinic, and Fab Lab fabrication services.
3. Customized Workforce Training: Fee-for-service workforce training programs for businesses including OSHA certifications, manufacturing skills, and professional development. Grant funds may also be available.
4. Facility Rental: Rental fees for organizations and individuals using district premises per Board Policy KG for meetings, events, and training.
5. Public School Funding: Government-funded public career technical education district serving Erie, Huron, and Ottawa Counties with tax-based funding and bond levy support for facility expansion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EHOVE Career Center operates a public joint vocational school that delivers career-technical education through 25 high school programs spanning Art & Technology, Business, Education & Services, Engineering & Trades, Health Science, Public Safety, and Transportation Systems, plus 21 adult education occupational programs covering trades, healthcare, cosmetology, massage therapy, and CDL training. The center also runs student-operated community services (Cafe@316, salon, spa, clinic, Fab Lab), customized workforce training for local businesses, and facility rentals.

Product overview

EHOVE Career Center is an educational institution offering career-technical education through two main divisions: High School (25 career tech programs) and Adult Education (21 occupational programs). High school programs span Art & Technology, Business, Education & Services, Engineering & Trades, Health Science, Public Safety, and Transportation Systems. Adult education includes vocational training in trades (Building Trades, Electrical, HVAC, Welding, Marine), healthcare (Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Surgical Tech, Nursing programs), cosmetology, massage therapy, and commercial driving. The institution also operates community-facing student-run services (cafe, salon, spa, clinic, Fab Lab) and provides workforce development services to area businesses. A major facility expansion is underway to double campus size and add new programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High School Career Tech Programs 25 career-technical education programs for grades 9-12 students from partner school districts, offering industry-recognized certifications, college credit opportunities, and work-based learning experiences across seven career fields.
• Adult Education Occupational Programs 21 tuition-based occupational training programs for adult learners covering Building Trades, Electrical Technician, HVAC Technician, Marine Trades Technician, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy, Phlebotomy Technician, Surgical Technology, Welding Technician, CDL Training, Esthetician, and LPN to RN programs, resulting in industry credentials and employment preparation.
• Community Services Student-operated service businesses open to the public, including Cafe@316, Young Chef Inn restaurant, Cosmetology Salon, Esthetician Spa, Massage Therapy Clinic, Fab Lab fabrication workshop, and a licensed Child Development Center, providing affordable services and real-world training experiences.
• Business & Industry Services Workforce development services for employers in Erie, Huron, and Ottawa Counties including assessments, customized workforce training, facility rental, partnership opportunities, and talent recruitment coordinated by a Business Partnership Coordinator.
• CDL Training Program (Truck Driving Academy) Commercial Driver's License training program for adult learners launched in October 2025, covering FMCSA and Ohio BMV requirements with classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training at Avery Commerce Park, taught by an instructor with 16+ years of CDL experience.
• HVAC Training Center Adult education HVAC Technician training center providing hands-on training in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, opened in September 2022 as part of the adult occupational training program portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% of occupational program students earn at least one industry credential
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• New London Local SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026EHOVE delivers Manufacturing and Culinary Arts career tech instruction, curriculum, and industry-aligned resources on-site at New London High School. Beginning 2026-2027 school year, students gain hands-on learning without leaving their home district. New London site serves as regional hub potentially welcoming students from neighboring districts.
• Fisher Titus Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2026Recognized EHOVE with 2025 Community Partner Award for supporting current and future healthcare workers. Provides clinical sites, internships, advisory board members, and job opportunities for EHOVE healthcare program graduates (nurses, medical assistants, EMTs, phlebotomists). Partnership fills workforce needs and provides local workforce access to training.
• Ploger TransportationsupportingOthers · 24 October 2025Donated three semi trucks and one trailer to EHOVE's CDL Training Program fleet. Vehicles used for behind-the-wheel training at Avery Commerce Park lot across from EHOVE's main campus.
• Erie County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2020Partners to operate School Based Health Center on campus exclusively for EHOVE staff and students. Center provides services similar to family doctor, mental health provider, or dentist including primary care, pediatrics, counseling, medication management, and dental services.
• Ohio Facilities Construction CommissionsupportingOthersCompleted thorough assessment of existing facilities and determined EHOVE's infrastructure needs. Guided facility planning committee process for renovation and expansion project.
• Architectural Vision Group (AVG)supportingTechnology or IntegrationArchitectural firm specializing in educational facility design leading design work for expansion project. Conducted facility assessments and developed schematic plans for campus improvements.
• Greenspace-Roncelli Joint VenturesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction management joint venture between Greenspace Construction Services and Roncelli serving as construction manager for facility expansion project.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Tech: National for-profit career college offering training in skilled trades, automotive, healthcare, and hospitality. Comparable occupational program verticals, but operates nationally with a tuition/Title-IV funding model rather than EHOVE's public tax-funded structure.
• Universal Technical Institute: Nationally recognized for-profit provider of technical training in transportation (including CDL), trades, and healthcare-adjacent programs. Comparable in program verticals but operates as a tuition-funded private chain rather than a tax-funded public district.

Direct peers

• Lorain County Joint Vocational School: Ohio JVS district serving Lorain County with similar high school career-tech and adult education occupational programs in trades, healthcare, and transportation. Comparable in mission, structure, and funding model to EHOVE.
• Auburn Career Center: Concord Township, Ohio JVS serving Lake and Geauga Counties with parallel high school career-tech and adult education offerings. Directly comparable in scale, program mix, and joint vocational district governance.
• Polaris Career Center: Middleburg Heights, Ohio JVS serving southwestern Cuyahoga County with adult education, high school career tech, and customized business training. Comparable programmatic footprint and bond-funded capital model.
• Apollo Career Center: Ohio JVS serving Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties with high school and adult vocational programs in trades, healthcare, and transportation. Comparable regional JVS structure and adult-ed tuition model.
• Butler Tech: One of Ohio's largest joint vocational school districts, serving Butler County with extensive career-tech and adult education programs. Comparable public funding model and adult-learner credential focus, though larger scale than EHOVE.
• Vantage Career Center: Van Wert, Ohio JVS providing career-technical and adult education programming in trades, healthcare, and business. Comparable in Ohio public CTE mission and bond-funded capital model.
• Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center: Chillicothe, Ohio joint vocational school district providing career-technical education for high school students and adult learners in similar occupational fields. Same public funding structure and adult workforce training orientation as EHOVE.
• Cuyahoga Valley Career Center: Brecksville, Ohio JVS serving eastern Cuyahoga County with high school career tech and adult occupational programs. Same public JVS funding structure and adult-tuition revenue model as EHOVE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles18 records

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