FOUR-COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

What FOUR-COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION does

Four County Career Center (legal entity: Four County Joint Vocational School District) is a public career and technical education institution governed by an 11-member Board of Education, serving high school students from 22 partner school districts across Defiance, Fulton, Henry, and Williams counties in northwest Ohio. The institution is headquartered at a main campus in Archbold and operates a multi-site adult education footprint including the Arrowhead Campus in Maumee, plus satellite locations in Bryan, Defiance, and Wauseon. Its core product is a portfolio of roughly 30 CTE programs for grades 11-12 spanning agricultural, construction, health science, information technology, law enforcement, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, and education pathways, supplemented by adult workforce programs (CNA, EMT, Paramedic, firefighter, welding, HVAC, forklift, HVAC, GED/Aspire, ESOL) and student-operated community services (cosmetology salon, Four Star Café, preschool).

The underlying technology stack is modest: Canvas LMS serves as the primary learning management system for both high school and adult education, the public website runs on eSchoolView CMS, and there is no disclosed proprietary platform, AI capability, or custom software product. Program quality is anchored by third-party accreditations — Council on Occupational Education for the adult division and CAAHEP/CoAEMSP for the Paramedic program — and validated by a historically stated 95%+ graduate placement rate into employment, military service, or higher education.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid public-sector model: the dominant stream is Ohio state CTE operating and construction funds flowing through the public joint vocational school district mechanism; secondary streams include adult education tuition (e.g., Paramedic at $11,655, EMT at $1,850, CNA at $550, welding at $500, forklift at $100), transactional meal program revenue ($2.25 breakfast / $3.75 lunch), job placement services to area employers, and articulation-linked pathways to Northwest State Community College. A $14.79 million Ohio CTE Construction Facilities Expansion Fund grant was awarded in May 2025 to fund a 36,000 sq. ft. welding and electrical expansion. The institution is not a private or venture-backed entity and does not publish revenue figures.

Name

FOUR-COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Legal name

Four County Joint Vocational School District

Website

https://fourcounty.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Four County Career Center is a public joint vocational school district in northwest Ohio delivering career and technical education to ~400 high school seniors from 22 partner districts across 30 CTE programs, plus adult workforce training in healthcare, trades and GED across multiple regional sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

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

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG), Community College / Training Provider Workforce Pathways Programs (EDAAAOAO)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Adult workforce training
• Vocational education services
• High school CTE programs
• Industry certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Archbold

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Funding: Four County Career Center is a public vocational school district funded primarily through Ohio state CTE construction and operating funds, serving students from 22 partner school districts in northwest Ohio.
2. Student Meal Services: School meal program providing breakfast and lunch to students, with pricing of $2.25 for breakfast and $3.75 for lunch. Students qualifying for reduced-price meals receive meals at no charge.
3. Adult Education Tuition: Fee-based adult education programs including CNA ($550), Paramedic ($11,655), EMT Basic ($1,850), and trade/industry courses such as Forklift ($100), Welding ($500), and HVAC courses. Pell Grant financial aid is available for the Paramedic program.
4. Job Placement Services: Job Placement Center connects students and alumni with employers in northwest Ohio. Historically, over 95% of graduates each year are employed, have joined the military, or have enrolled in higher education institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Four County Career Center (operated by the Four-County Board of Education) is a public joint vocational school district delivering career and technical education to high school students from 22 partner districts across Defiance, Fulton, Henry, and Williams counties in northwest Ohio. It runs 30 high school CTE programs spanning agriculture, construction, health science, IT, manufacturing, and transportation, and provides tuition-based adult education programs including CNA, Paramedic, EMT, Welding, HVAC, Forklift, and Aspire/GED preparation.

Product overview

Four County Career Center operates as a career and technical education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs for high school students from 22 partner school districts and adult learners. The institution provides over 30 career-technical programs organized into categories including Agricultural and Environmental Systems, Arts and Communication, Business and Administrative Services, Construction, Education and Training, Health Science, Hospitality and Tourism, Human Services, Information Technologies, Law and Public Safety, Manufacturing and Engineering, and Transportation Systems. For adult learners, the center provides workforce development programs including EMT/Paramedic training, CNA certification, firefighter training, HVAC, welding, and GED preparation. Community-facing services include a student-operated Cosmetology Salon and Four Star Café restaurant. The institution is undergoing a major 36,000-square-foot expansion for welding and electrical programs funded by a $14.79 million state grant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Adult Ohio Technical Center: The adult education division of Four County Career Center offering workforce training, certification programs, and career development services.

Products and services

• High School CTE Programs Career and technical education programs for high school students including Agricultural Diesel Mechanics, Automotive Technologies, Building Trades, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Fire & Rescue, Health Careers, I.T. Academy, Law Enforcement, Precision Machining, Veterinary Assisting, Welding Fabrication, and 18 additional programs across agriculture, arts, business, construction, education, hospitality, IT, manufacturing, and transportation sectors.
• Adult Education Workforce Training Workforce development and adult education programs including EMT/Paramedic training, CNA certification, Firefighter training, HVAC, welding, forklift certification, GED preparation, Aspire/ESOL classes, and career readiness certificates, delivered across multiple regional sites.
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Program 76-hour program preparing individuals for state certification as Nurse Aides, including classroom instruction and clinical hours at local long-term care facilities. Tuition: $550.
• Paramedic Program Comprehensive paramedic training including 450 classroom hours, 200 clinical rotation hours, and 250 ride-along hours with area Life Squads. Accredited by CAAHEP/CoAEMSP. Tuition: $11,655 (Pell Grant eligible).
• Cosmetology Salon Student-operated salon offering hair styling, coloring, perms, facials, manicures, and pedicures in a newly renovated spa environment.
• Four Star Café Student-operated culinary arts restaurant offering full menu from appetizers to desserts, open Wednesday through Friday during the school year.
• Preschool State-licensed preschool facility providing one-on-one attention and small group interaction with professional staff and trained student aides from the Early Childhood Education program.
• Fire and Rescue Program Firefighting and emergency rescue training program preparing students for fire service careers with EVOC driving course certification.
• Career Readiness Certificate (WorkKeys) National Career Readiness Certificate program through ACT WorkKeys assessments covering Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents. Tuition: $75 for three assessments.
• GED Preparation (Aspire) Free classes helping adults prepare for GED testing with instruction in math, reading, writing, and exam preparation at multiple locations including Wauseon, Defiance, Bryan, and Archbold.
• I.T. Academy - Computer Programming and Game Design High school technology program covering computer programming and game design with pathways in networking, cybersecurity, and software development.
• I.T. Academy - Computer Networking and Cybersecurity High school technology program focusing on computer networking infrastructure and cybersecurity defense skills.
• Health Careers Program High school healthcare workforce preparation program covering medical assisting, patient care, and health industry fundamentals.
• Precision Machining and Robotics Program High school advanced manufacturing program teaching CNC operations, robotics integration, and precision machining skills for industrial careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 95% of graduates enter employment, military, or higher education
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Archbold Area SchoolscoreOthersOne of 22 partner school districts in northwest Ohio sending high school students (juniors and seniors) to Four County Career Center for CTE programs. Students return to their home district for academic instruction.
• Bryan City SchoolscoreOthersOne of 22 partner school districts sending high school students to Four County Career Center for CTE programs.
• Napoleon Area SchoolscoreOthersOne of 22 partner school districts sending high school students to Four County Career Center for CTE programs.
• Wauseon Exempted Village SchoolscoreOthersOne of 22 partner school districts sending high school students to Four County Career Center for CTE programs.
• Defiance City SchoolscoreOthersOne of 22 partner school districts sending high school students to Four County Career Center for CTE programs.
• Edgerton Local SchoolscoreOthersOne of 22 partner school districts sending high school students to Four County Career Center for CTE programs.
• Pike-Delta-York Local SchoolscoreOthersOne of 22 partner school districts sending high school students to Four County Career Center for CTE programs.
• Patrick Henry Local SchoolscoreOthersOne of 22 partner school districts sending high school students to Four County Career Center for CTE programs.
• Ohio College Tech PrepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide consortium providing career and technical education pathways connecting high school CTE programs to college credit and post-secondary education. FCCC participates in both the general Ohio College Tech Prep and Greater Northwest Ohio Consortium.
• Northwest State Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community college partner providing articulation agreements, dual enrollment opportunities, and college pathways for FCCC graduates. CNA program also offered at Defiance College Campus location.
• Ohio ACTEminorOthersState affiliate of the Association for Career and Technical Education, providing advocacy, professional development, and resources for CTE educators. Kit Tyler (Distinguished Service Award honoree) served as an Ohio ACTE Ambassador.
• Area Employers (Northwest Ohio)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal manufacturing, healthcare, and trades employers participate in advisory committees, host field trips, mentor students, and hire graduates. The Job Placement Center historically places over 95% of graduates annually. Employers can register on the FCCC employer portal to post job openings and access student employment resources.
• Area Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care FacilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal healthcare facilities host CNA students for their clinical rotations as part of the 76-hour Certified Nurse Aide program. These partnerships provide real-world clinical experience required for state certification.
• Defiance County Workforce DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty workforce development office provides potential financial assistance for adult education students pursuing job preparation programs.
• Fulton County Workforce DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty workforce development office provides potential financial assistance for adult education students pursuing job preparation programs.
• Henry County Workforce DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty workforce development office provides potential financial assistance for adult education students pursuing job preparation programs.
• Williams County Workforce DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty workforce development office provides potential financial assistance for adult education students pursuing job preparation programs.
• Ohio Department of Education and WorkforcecoreOthersState education agency that awards Four County Career Center the Purple Star School designation and administers the Perkins V grant funding CTE program improvements.
• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)coreOthersNational accreditation body for Paramedic programs, acting upon recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). FCCC's Paramedic program maintains full accreditation.
• Council on Occupational Education (COE)coreOthersNational accrediting agency for occupational education institutions. The Adult Ohio Technical Center of Four County Career Center is accredited by COE, located at 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300 Suite 325, Atlanta, GA.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Polaris Career Center: Ohio JVS serving multiple partner districts with high school CTE and adult education, featuring comparable COE accreditation and adult-ed tuition-based programs.
• Tri-County Career Center: Ohio JVS in Nelsonville operating the same multi-district CTE + adult workforce development model with comparable state-funded governance and Perkins V exposure.
• Vantage Career Center: Ohio JVS in Van Wert offering high school CTE and adult education programs with comparable program breadth and accreditation profile. Operates the same Ohio JVS funding and governance model.
• Penta Career Center: Ohio joint vocational school serving 11 partner districts in NW Ohio, offering high school CTE and adult workforce training. Closest geographic and structural peer to FCCC with the same multi-district, multi-program model.
• Auburn Career Center: Ohio JVS in Concord Township (NE Ohio) running a similar high-school CTE plus adult workforce education model with comparable program diversity across healthcare, trades, IT, and public safety.
• Lorain County JVS: Ohio joint vocational school district offering high school CTE plus adult education programs (where former Director Kit Tyler served). Shares the JVS adult-ed revenue mix and accreditation profile with FCCC.
• EHOVE Career Center: Ohio JVS in Milan providing CTE to partner districts and adult workforce training, comparable in scale and program breadth to FCCC, with the same state-funded capital and operating model.

Emerging players

• Northwest State Community College: Local community college based in Archbold with articulation agreements and CNA dual-location partnership with FCCC. Overlaps on workforce credentialing and adult education, with a stronger degree-granting mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/four-county-career-center

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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