James A Rhodes State College

What James A Rhodes State College does

James A Rhodes State College is a public community college in Lima, Ohio, established in 1971 (formerly Lima Technical College) and operated as a state of Ohio government entity governed by a Board of Trustees. The college delivers associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways across business, health sciences, technology, manufacturing, and liberal arts, serving traditional students, adult learners, high school students (College Credit Plus), veterans, and international students. Core physical assets include the 50,000-square-foot Borra Center for Health Sciences in downtown Lima, which houses 3D virtual simulation, four-room clinical simulation labs, a 12-bed nursing lab, a four-bed respiratory care lab, an open ambulance simulator, and home-care labs for physical and occupational therapy assistant programs. The college also operates a Mitsubishi Training Center offering PLC, HMI, and Servos training identical to Mitsubishi Electric Automation's Illinois headquarters curriculum, supported by FANUC robot certification and Tooling U bootcamps.

The technology stack pairs Canvas LMS for online and hybrid course delivery with Ed2Go for non-credit courses, Tutor.com and the Ohio eTutoring Consortium for tutoring, Ellucian Banner for student information, Ellucian CRM Recruit for admissions, DegreeWorks for degree audit, and Franklin Pathway for transfer articulation. Revenue mechanics span tuition and mandatory fees (recurring subscription-style), foundation donations and the Dream Again capital campaign (one-time), TechCred reimbursements and corporate training contracts (recurring services revenue), and SBA/Ohio Department of Development-funded SBDC services (effectively grant-funded). Customer segments are hybrid: individual students for academic programs, employers (Honda, Grob, Kyocera, Crown, KMI, and others) for Earn and Learn workforce pipelines, and small businesses across an 8-9 county Northwest Ohio region for SBDC advising.

Name

James A Rhodes State College

Legal name

James A Rhodes State College

Website

https://rhodesstate.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Short description

James A Rhodes State College is a public community college in Lima, Ohio, offering associate, bachelor, and certificate programs in business, health sciences, technology, and manufacturing, serving traditional students, adult learners, employers, and small businesses across an 8-9 county region in Northwest Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Health sciences training
• Workforce development
• Online degree programs
• Technical certifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition and mandatory fees for credit programs, with affordable rates for in-district students compared to four-year institutions
2. Foundation Donations: Rhodes State College Foundation collects donations and pledges for scholarships and capital projects (Dream Again campaign), with recognition levels from Friends ($2,500) to Rhodes Society ($1,000,000+)
3. Workforce Development Programs: TechCred reimbursements, non-credit courses, and corporate training services for employers including manufacturing, healthcare, and technology sectors
4. TechCred Program: Reimbursement program for employers up to $2,000 per credential and $30,000 per application round for employee tech training

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

James A Rhodes State College is a public community college offering associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and certificates across business, health sciences, technology, manufacturing, and liberal arts disciplines. The college delivers instruction on-campus (including the Borra Center for Health Sciences and Mitsubishi Training Center), online via Canvas LMS, and through customized workforce training, apprenticeships, and TechCred-supported employer programs. It also operates the Small Business Development Center providing free business advising to a nine-county Northwest Ohio region.

Product overview

Rhodes State College is a community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and services. The institution provides academic credentials including associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and certificates across disciplines including business, health sciences, technology, manufacturing, and liberal arts. Key facilities include the Borra Center for Health Sciences (a 50,000-sq-ft specialized healthcare training center) and the Mitsubishi Training Center (offering automation certifications). The college delivers online learning through Canvas LMS in partnership with Ed2Go, and provides workforce development through apprenticeships, corporate training, TechCred support, and an SBDC offering free business advising. Student services include tutoring (via Tutor.com and Ohio eTutoring), career development, and veterans support. Community engagement programs include Rhodesology youth camps, dental hygiene clinic, and annual fundraising events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Degree Programs Associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, certificates, and pathways including programs in business, health sciences, technology, manufacturing, and liberal arts, delivered to traditional college students, transfer students, and adult learners.
• Online Learning Distance and innovative learning through Canvas LMS platform offering online certificates, degrees, and courses for students who require flexible learning options, in partnership with Ed2Go for non-credit personal and professional development.
• Borra Center for Health Sciences 50,000-square-foot healthcare training facility in downtown Lima featuring state-of-the-art equipment including 3D virtual simulation, clinical simulation labs, open ambulance simulator, and specialized therapy labs for nursing, respiratory care, EMS, surgical technology, physical therapist assistant, and occupational therapy assistant programs.
• Mitsubishi Training Center Mitsubishi Electric Automation partnership providing PLC and automation training with identical modules to those offered at Mitsubishi headquarters, including PLC Basics, GX Works2 Programming, and GOT2000/HMI training.
• Earn While You Learn Program Apprenticeship-style program combining college coursework with paid on-the-job training at partner employers including Honda, Grob, and Kyocera.
• Apprenticeships Registered Apprenticeship Programs combining related instruction with structured on-the-job training for skilled occupations, including pre-apprenticeship programs for career exploration.
• TechCred Program Support Assistance for Ohio employers in applying for TechCred reimbursement program to skill up employees in tech-related instruction including business technology, healthcare technology, IT, IoT, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and robotics/automation credentials.
• Corporate Training Customized training for business, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing employers including FANUC robot certification, industrial maintenance, Microsoft Office, and healthcare certifications.
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Free one-on-one business advising, workshops, strategic planning, market research, loan packaging, and government contracting assistance for small businesses in a nine-county region.
• Rhodesology Summer Camps STEM-focused summer camp program for youth in grades 2-8 offering fun-packed experiences in science, technology, art, and more.
• Rhodesology Mini Camps Short 2-day experiences in STEM, science, art, and more for grades 2-8 at $99, offered as condensed alternatives to week-long summer camps.
• Tutoring Services Peer and professional tutoring available in-person and online through Tutor.com and Ohio eTutoring Consortium, covering general education and major-specific courses.
• Career Development Services Career exploration, internship opportunities, required student work experience, and employer portal access for job placement and professional development.
• Dental Hygiene Clinic Community dental hygiene clinic providing services to the public while training dental hygiene students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 years of community service and educational programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough a unique partnership with Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Rhodes State offers training modules identical to those at Mitsubishi HQ in Vernon Hills, Illinois. The Center features state-of-the-art equipment including PLCs, HMI, and Servos, with instructors fully trained and certified by Mitsubishi.
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ohio Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the SBA. The SBDC provides free business advising and services to small businesses in the 9-county region.
• Ohio Department of DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBDC program is funded in part by the Ohio Development Services Agency, providing small business development resources across the region.
• GrobmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarn and Learn employer partner providing free daily lunch, 401k company match (3%), paid while attending Rhodes classes, uniforms and tools provided.
• HondamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarn and Learn employer partner with company events specifically for co-op students, 2nd year work cohort where student completes 1st year of coursework then begins working in summer.
• KyoceramajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarn and Learn employer partner offering full-time employment benefits of full tuition, medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time employment options.
• CrownmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarn and Learn employer partner offering fulltime and part-time rotational multiple semester paid Internship/Co-Ops in Business, Supply Chain, I/T, Mfg. Engineering, and Engineering.
• KMImajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarn and Learn employer partner with part-time schedule, full tuition, full-time position upon program completion, and Industrial Maintenance Certificates available.
• PowerbuiltminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarn and Learn employer partner with part-time and full-time options and strong work culture with flexible schedule.
• ThermoidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarn and Learn employer partner with pay rate determined by job placement, partial tuition covered, medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA/HAS.
• ITSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarn and Learn employer partner offering benefits for full-time associates, flexible schedule while attending school, full time upon completion.
• B&K ToolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarn and Learn employer partner with full-time (with benefits) or part-time schedule, paired with flexible schedule. Full-time position upon program completion.
• FANUCcoreTechnology or IntegrationCorporate training partner offering FANUC Robot Certification through customized training programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Owens State Community College: Public Ohio community college serving the Toledo/Northwest Ohio region with associate degrees, workforce development, and employer partnerships; geographically adjacent and structurally similar to Rhodes State's regional model.
• Northwest State Community College: Public Ohio community college based in Archbold serving the rural Northwest Ohio region with associate degrees and workforce training — directly comparable in mission, geography, and program mix.
• Edison State Community College: Public Ohio community college in Piqua serving West Central Ohio with associate degrees, health sciences, and workforce training — comparable in scale, mission, and employer engagement model.
• Cincinnati State Technical and Community College: Larger Ohio public community college with a similar mix of associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, health sciences, and workforce development — comparable in mission and program breadth though larger in scale.
• Clark State College: Public Ohio community college in Springfield offering associate and bachelor's degrees, workforce training, and apprenticeship programs — directly comparable in offerings, scale, and employer-engagement approach.
• Sinclair Community College: Ohio's largest single-campus community college based in Dayton, offering associate degrees, workforce training, and employer partnerships directly comparable to Rhodes State's portfolio, including health sciences and apprenticeship programs.
• University of Northwestern Ohio: Located in Lima, Ohio — the same city as Rhodes State — UNOH is a private institution offering associate degrees in business, health, and technical fields including automotive and diesel technology, directly competing for the same student population.
• Marion Technical College: Public Ohio technical college in Marion offering associate degrees and workforce training, similar in scale and mission to Rhodes State with comparable reliance on employer partnerships and healthcare programs.
• Terra State Community College: Public Ohio community college in Fremont serving the Sandusky/Northwest Ohio region with associate degrees, health sciences, and technical training — a structural peer in size and program portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Bowling Green State University - Firelands: Regional branch of Ohio's Bowling Green State University located in Huron, Ohio, offering associate and bachelor's degrees to Northwest Ohio students — broader incumbent competing in the same regional market with a four-year brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/RhodesStateLima
• Facebookfacebook.com/RhodesState
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rhodes-state-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/rhodesstate

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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