Wayne County Career Center

Name

Wayne County Career Center

Legal name

Wayne County Schools Career Center

Website

https://wayne-jvs.k12.oh.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Adult workforce training
• High school vocational programs
• Industry credential programs
• Work-based learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Smithville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded primarily through Ohio public school funding formulas based on enrollment, with support from local levies and state vocational education allocations
2. Adult Education Tuition: Adult education programs charge tuition for workforce training courses including Practical Nursing, Cosmetology, Medical Assisting, and other career programs
3. Community Services Revenue: Revenue-generating services offered to the public including automotive repair, cosmetology services, dog grooming, welding, and construction projects at discounted rates for student training

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wayne County Schools Career Center is a public career-technical education district that delivers hands-on career-tech training to high school juniors and seniors across 25 program areas and provides adult education workforce training through over 135 class offerings. The center supplements classroom instruction with student-run businesses (518 Bistro restaurant and WCSCC Preschool), Work-Based Learning placements, and industry-recognized credential programs that connect learners to local employers.

Product overview

Wayne County Schools Career Center is a career and technical education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs. The center provides High School Career-Tech Programs for grades 11-12 with 25 career fields, alongside Adult Education Programs including full-time career training and over 135 part-time course offerings serving approximately 3,000 students annually. Key programs include RAMTEC robotics and manufacturing programs, the student-operated 518 Bistro restaurant, WCSCC Preschool, Driver's Education, and Work-Based Learning opportunities. Students participate in Career & Technical Student Organizations including SkillsUSA and BPA. The institution operates as a unified career center model serving both high school and adult learners with pathways to industry credentials and employment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High School Career-Tech Programs Career and technical education programs for high school students in grades 11-12 offering hands-on training across 25 career fields including automotive, healthcare, construction, cybersecurity, welding, culinary arts, and technology programs.
• Adult Education Programs Adult and community education offerings including full-time and part-time career training programs with more than 135 class offerings serving approximately 3,000 students annually, including online courses and workforce credentialing.
• RAMTEC Programs Robotics and advanced manufacturing technology programs including Robotics & Automation, Machining Technologies, and Industrial Electronics with industry partnerships.
• 518 Bistro Student-operated restaurant offering hands-on culinary arts training, providing the public with made-from-scratch meals while students gain real-world restaurant experience.
• WCSCC Preschool Preschool program operated through the High School Early Childhood Education & Care Program, providing young children with early learning experiences while giving high school students real-world teaching experience.
• Driver's Education Driver's education course for eligible WCSCC juniors offered through partnership with Myers Driving School, providing 24-hour online coursework and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons at no cost to qualifying students.
• Ohio Technical Center Plus (OTC+) Adult education technical training center providing workforce development and industry credential programs for adult learners.
• Work-Based Learning (WBL) Workplace learning program linking classroom lessons with real-life work experiences including Job Placement WBL, After School/Weekend WBL, and Remote/Virtual WBL opportunities connecting students with employers.
• Community Services for the Public Public services offered at discounted rates including automotive repair, cosmetology (hair/nails), dog grooming, construction projects, welding, culinary (518 Bistro), photography, and printing services delivered by students.
• Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) Student organizations including SkillsUSA, BPA (Business Professionals of America), FFA, FCCLA, and National Honor Society for leadership development and competitive events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistently high 4-Year Graduation Rate and Positive Placement rates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LuK USA, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2007Outstanding Business Partner recognized for hiring graduates, serving on advisory committees, making donations, and supporting career-tech education
• Lowe & Young Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2007Outstanding Business Partner supporting career-tech education through advisory committees and hiring graduates
• RBB Systems Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2007Outstanding Business Partner providing clinicals, placement, internships, field trips, and job shadowing opportunities
• Wooster Community Hospital HealthpointcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2007Outstanding Business Partner providing clinical experiences and employment for healthcare program graduates
• Aultman Orrville HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2007Outstanding Business Partner providing clinical rotations for nursing and healthcare students
• Cleveland Clinic WoostercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2007Outstanding Business Partner providing clinical experiences and employment for healthcare students
• YMCA/LuK Learning AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2007Outstanding Business Partner providing early childhood education experiences and potential employment for Early Childhood Education graduates
• Aultman NowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing telehealth services to students through telemedicine carts in the school clinic, enabling virtual visits with healthcare providers with school nurse and parent/guardian present
• Myers Driving SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer Drivers Education for WCSCC students, providing 24-hour online coursework and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons to earn Drivers Education Certificate of Completion
• One Eighty BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Student Wellness and Success Plan addressing student mental health and wellness needs
• COMPASS Family and Community ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Student Wellness and Success Plan providing support services for at-risk students
• Wayne Economic Development Council (WEDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBest in Workforce Senior Breakfast honoring top seniors from career-technical programs; connects students with local employers

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tri-Rivers Career Center: Ohio joint vocational school offering high school CTE programs and adult/continuing education. Mirrors WCSCC's structure of dual high school and adult learner populations.
• Polaris Career Center: Ohio joint vocational school offering high school career-tech and adult education programs. Comparable in operating model, program breadth, and student populations.
• Auburn Career Center: Ohio CTE institution serving high school students and adult learners with technical training and workforce development. Operates under the same public funding model.
• EHOVE Career Center: Ohio career center providing high school CTE and adult education across multiple program areas. Closely comparable in scale, funding model, and student demographics.
• Four County Career Center: Northwest Ohio career center with high school CTE and adult education divisions. Operates under the same Ohio joint vocational school district framework as WCSCC.
• Cuyahoga Valley Career Center: Ohio public CTE center serving high school juniors/seniors with career-tech programs and adult education. Directly comparable operating model to WCSCC, including employer partnerships, WBL, and similar program portfolio.
• Mid-East Career and Technology Centers: Ohio CTE center delivering high school career-tech and adult/community education. Comparable in program portfolio, public funding model, and regional employer engagement.
• Pioneer Career and Technology Center: Ohio joint vocational school district offering high school career-tech and adult workforce training. Same governance structure, age range, and program breadth as WCSCC.
• Lorain County Joint Vocational School (LCJVS): Ohio joint vocational school district providing high school CTE and adult education. Directly comparable to WCSCC in funding mechanism, program structure, and community role.
• Upper Valley Career Center: Ohio career center providing high school and adult CTE programs in trades, healthcare, and manufacturing. Comparable scale and offerings to WCSCC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MyWCSCC
• Facebookfacebook.com/wcscc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wayne-county-schools-career-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/wcscc_hs

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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