Enrollment Underway for 2011-2012 School Year
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Visitors at the JVS Open House |
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An estimated 3,000 students, parents and Alumni took the opportunity to visit the JVS during the 2011 Sophomore Career Days and Open House.
Sophomore students from almost all of the 13 Lorain County school districts came to the JVS to spend time in two different career-technical programs. Students have the opportunity to consider 26 different career-technical programs in seven career academies.
"The students were encouraged to bring their parents and attend the Open House on February 6th," stated JVS Principal Jill Petitti, "and by the crowd that showed up, we know that many of them took our advice!"
"Enrollment is now underway for the 2011-2012 school year," continued Petitti. "Students who received an application at Open House can take the completed form to their home school guidance counselor to begin the enrollment process."
Adult Career Center Plays Important Role in Worker Retraining
The Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center was recently featured in a national article written by the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE). The article explored the essential role that career and technical education programs play in addressing many of the issues faced by unemployed and underemployed workers.
The article outlines how Lorain County JVS is helping address the unique needs of adult learners. Read the article in its entirety at http://bit.ly/ftMFM6.
Engineer Gets a Great Start in JVS Manufacturing Academy
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Dennis Barrett at Lee's Grinding in Strongsville |
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Dennis Barrett attributes his career success to knowing what he wanted to do with his life and getting a jump start on his career at the Lorain County JVS.
Barrett, a 2004 graduate of Midview High School and the Lorain County JVS Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program, recently received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cleveland State University. Prior to that, he received an Associate of Science Degree in Welding Technology from Lorain County Community College. He is employed as a mechanical engineer at Lee's Grinding in Strongsville, Ohio.
Computer Networking Students Earn A+ Certification
Nine students in the Lorain County JVS Network Communications Technology Program received their CompTIA Aplus (A+) certification.
Back Row/From Left: Kyle Kovacs (N. Ridgeville), Seth Diewald (Elyria), Evan Mertz (Elyria), David Veach (Brookside), Nick Sprague (N. Ridgeville). Front Row/From Left: Michael Keressi (Firelands), Anthony Sanfilippo (N. Ridgeville), Nathan Bally (Midview), and Chris Morris (Elyria).
JVS Helps Students Develop Skills for Life
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Miranda Maynard, from EMH Regional Medical Center, and Jim Dowdell, from Invacare Corporation |
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JVS students had the opportunity to participate in a variety of workshops designed to broaden their understanding of the workplace, increase their awareness of community issues and opportunities, and encourage healthy and safe decision making.
View a short video of the community and business leaders presenting to JVS students.
Teachers' Association to Host Spaghetti Dinner
The Lorain County JVS Teachers' Association will host a Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, March 24 at the JVS. There will be two seatings. Dinners will be served from 4:00pm-5:30pm and from 6:00pm-7:30pm.
Dinners will be available for the following costs: Adults-$10.00, children ages 7 and under are free. In addition to spaghetti and meatballs, the menu will include salad, bread and butter, beverage and dessert. Take-out orders can be accommodated.
Early Childhood Education Students Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence
Junior students in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program sponsored a project to create an awareness of Teen Dating and Domestic Violence. The purpose of the project was to inform students about the signs of abuse in relationships.
To raise awareness about these issues, students created a variety of tabletop displays. The students' displays were placed in the JVS lunchroom and the ECE students staffed the area to talk with fellow classmates about what they had created.
Landscape Students Compete at State Competition
Lorain County JVS Landscape and Greenhouse Management students competed against students from all around Ohio at the recent Future Farmers of America (FFA) State Competition held in Columbus.
The following students competed: Cody Rhine (N. Ridgeville), Josh Simon (N. Ridgeville) Jessica Duplaga (Keystone), Cameron Hrinda (Oberlin) and Gabbi Torres (Amherst).
Adult Cosmetology Students Raise Money to Help Community Member
The Lorain County JVS Adult Cosmetology students rallied behind a community member in need, raising funds to help Laura McConnell, of Oberlin, as she undergoes treatment for breast cancer.
The adult students held a variety of Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraisers. Their activities included weekly bake sales, a door prize raffle, a candy sale and a Manicure-a-thon. In total these activities raised $1,338.03. Students presented McConnell with a check when she visited the EDGEucated Cuts Salon, which is operated by the 2nd year adult students.
Marketing Students Advance to State DECA Competition
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Angela Roos, Eugene McCoy, Erica Castro, Ted Draudt. Front Row/From Left: Derek Wicks, Justin Bockmore, Zach Mandich. |
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Lorain County JVS Business Academy students received high honors in the DECA -- An Association of Marketing Students District 8 Competitive Event hosted at the Nia Center at Kalahari Waterpark in Sandusky. Students from seven high schools showcased their knowledge and skills in marketing, merchandising, and management.
The following students placed in their specialized area of competition for the state qualifying events:
