Adult Education

News From Adult Education

Adult Diploma Program

The Adult Diploma Program offers job training and an alternative pathway for adults aged 18 or older to obtain an industry-recognized credential aligned with one of Ohio's in-demand jobs. This is achieved after passing the WorkKeys, meeting course requirements, and completing assessments. Successful participants are awarded a state-issued high school diploma.

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TechCred Available to Upskill Local Workforce

Businesses can apply and receive TechCred funding from the State of Ohio to assist in upgrading skill levels for their employees.  The application opens from November 1 until November 30.  
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Upcoming Classes

Are you interested in advancing your career prior to the end of the year or will 2025 be your year of transformation??

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Vantage Instructor Receives NATIONAL RECOGNITION!

Vantage Drone Instructor, Mr. Dan Joyce, has earned NATIONAL RECOGNITION, showcasing the cutting-edge career opportunities shaping tomorrow's workforce here at Vantage!
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VANTAGE 5K - RESULTS ARE IN!

Vantage staff and students invited community members to participate in the first annual Vantage 5K event on Sunday, October 20, 2024! Check out the results of the day here. 
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A sample of The Edge Newsletter created by Vantage students.

The Edge, Issue 2 - Student Newsletter

The Edge is a newsletter that highlights a student's viewpoint of Vantage Career Center. Please enjoy this student-produced newsletter filled with staff and student experiences, accomplishments, and advice! 
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UPSKILL Your Employees

Customized Training for Business and Industry.  Vantage Career Center's Adult Education Division prides itself on providing needed training resources for Van Wert County and communities beyond.  
ACCREDITATION
Vantage Career Center is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.  Contact information for the Council as follows:  Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, Telephone: 770-396-3898 / FAX: 770-396-3790. www.council.org.
Link to Council on Occupational Education

WELCOME TO ADULT EDUCATION 
  
We are here to help adult students meet their educational goals and to support them through the process.  Our staff is committed to helping you find a program that meets your career interests and to providing you with a positive educational experience.  

Please take a look at our course and program offerings and give us a call or stop in.  We can help you take the first steps on your way to a new career.

Angie Fahy, Adult Education Director
(419) 238-5411, ext. 2114

Mission Statement
Vantage provides authentic, student-focused, career-technical training that prepares high school students and adults for employment and further education.
 
Vision Statement
By dedicating ourselves to continuous improvement, Vantage Career Center will be a leader in career technical education.  Students will be motivated to pursue a quality education that prepares them for the workforce and continued education.
 
Authorizing Agency
Vantage Career Center's state authorizing agency is the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Contact information for ODHE: 25 South Front St, Columbus, OH 43215, Telephone: 614-466-6000, www.ohiohighered.org.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunities Statement 
Vantage Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes"), or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. 
 

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone:
(419) 238-5411, ext. 2116
Fax:
(419) 238-4058
Mailing Address:
Vantage Career Center
Adult Education Office
818 N. Franklin Street
Van Wert, OH 45891
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 6:00pm
Friday 7:30am - 3:00pm 
Closed Fridays during Summer months 
Closed on the following Holidays:
Martin Luther King, Jr Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth 
Fourth of July
Labor Day 
Thanksgiving 
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day 
New Year's Eve
New Year's Day
 


 
 
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