May 7, 2012 -- The Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center has released its summer programs to provide increased training options and valuable certification for Lorain County residents as the job market improves in northeast Ohio.

"Our organization has seen a definite uptick in job orders this year, most notably in the areas of manufacturing and health care," says Director Chris Fletcher. "As an organization committed to providing a skilled workforce to our business and industry partners, we felt it was important to provide additional opportunities to help Lorain County residents connect to today's in-demand jobs."

The goal for all summer programs is to help Lorain County residents get a jump start on today's job market, and to prepare for full-time fall career development courses at the JVS Adult Career Center. Courses include Basic Machining and CNC, Basic Electricity, Sign Language, Conversational Spanish, STNA, QuickBooks, and Intro to PLC's. Courses to strengthen Math and Computer Skills are also offered to help individuals who have been out of the classroom for some time. Free GED classes are available during both day and evening hours, and online courses for educators are available for graduate credit through Ashland University.

"We want to help our students succeed both in our school and in the job market," says Fletcher. "We pride ourselves in being student-focused, and we work hard to accomplish this not only through expanding course offerings, but through small classes, financial aid, and local business support. We're committed to doing our part to strengthen Lorain County."

Registration is now open for summer classes. Students may register online here or contact the Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center at 440-774-1051 ext. 2254.

March 14, 2012 -- The more people you meet from the Lorain County JVS, the more you understand the great and lasting impact our school makes in the lives of those we serve. This interview features Sandy Pitts, a past graduate from the Lorain County JVS high school Cosmetology program, who went on to own and run a successful salon in Oberlin.

Today, she still runs that salon, provides mentoring opportunities for high school Cosmetology students-in-training, and also teaches in the JVS Adult Career Center evening program.

Her passion for our mission is infectious, and that, combined with her expertise, is why she is "What Works at the JVS." We hope you enjoy meeting her as much as we enjoy working with her!

Want to meet Sandy Pitts and see her Cosmetology program in action? The EDGEucated Cuts Salon is operated by second year students in the Adult Career Center's Cosmetology Program under the supervision of licensed instructors. This full service salon is typically open Tuesday through Thursdays, from 5-8:30pm, year round. A complete range of services is available to the public at very reasonable costs. These services include hair and scalp care, permanent waves, color treatments, skin care, waxing, nail and foot care. The Redkin line of retail products is also available for purchase.

For walk-in customers, services are performed on a "first come, first served" basis in the time allowed. To schedule an appointment call 440/774-1051, ext. 2254.

Click Here to view interview with Sandy Pitts