Enrollment and Funding

Admission to educational programs accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) are open to students 18 years or older who hold a high school diploma or GED and are looking to enter or re-enter the workforce or start a new career.

These requirements may be waived if the student is enrolling in a specially designated program such as the Adult Diploma Program (ADP) or programs designed to enhance a high school students’ credential attainment. All exceptions may require proper documentation and prior administrative approval.

All prospective career development students must attend a 1st Step to Success! Information Session. The information sessions are held in-person at the JVS so students have the opportunity to experience the environment in which their classes will take place. Virtual sessions are conducted on an as needed basis and/or resulting from building closure. During this session, students are provided with specifics about educational content, attendance and participation expectations, and other details to assist prospective students to determine if the program will meet their interests, needs and career goals. Following the information sessions, students continue with the admissions process. Those interested in programs that are 600 hours or more follow the information session by attending a financial aid appointment with the Supervisor. Students seeking financial aid must provide evidence of a high school diploma or GED. The financial-aid appointment will help determine what costs, if any, will be covered by the Pell Grant and/or Direct Loan(s), and what portion of the costs will need to be covered by the student. Student Services may also refer the student to Ohio Means Jobs to determine their eligibility for funding to support their educational pathway.

Specific programs may require drug-testing, physicals, immunizations or proof of immunizations, and/or background checks prior to admission. Career Development Programs include placement assistance and employability skills training. Personal supplies and tools are extra for some programs; however, OMJ and/or available grant funding may help cover these additional costs for eligible students.

Once financing is completed (financial aid, payment plan, and/or outside funding), a student completes their enrollment by providing a copy of high school diploma or GED, paying the required $100 deposit, and signing the electronic enrollment agreement. The JVS’s admissions policies are clearly stated to prospective students at the Information Session.