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Lorain County JVS

Workforce Ready. Ohio Focused. Shaping Careers Through Bold Collaboration.

Who We Are

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One Shared Commitment:

A Vision for the Future. A Mission Driving Talent Readiness and Statewide Alignment.

GUIDED BY OUR VISION & MISSION:

Skilled for Today. Ready for Tomorrow.
 

We Develop Talent, Align with Employers, and Create Pathways to Opportunities that Stregthen the Workforce which

Drives Economic Growth. 

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Developing Talent. Strengthening Ohio.
We empower high school and adult learners with career-technical education, workforce credentials, and the real-world skills they need to thrive in a changing economy. Our programs are driven by industry partnerships, local talent needs, and a deep commitment to lifelong learning. Founded in 1971, the Lorain County JVS offers accredited career-technical education for high school students in grades 9-12 and adult learners. Through our programs, our students gain the skills, knowledge, and training needed to be a success in their careers.

Located on a 100-acre campus in Oberlin, Ohio, LCJVS is one of the largest career tech schools in the state. We serve high school students from 13 school districts: Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, Keystone, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, and Wellington, along with adult learners from surrounding communities. 

Office of Superintendent Dr. Glenn Faircloth
“Lorain County JVS is proud to lead the way in aligning education with the evolving workforce demands of Northeast Ohio. Through our partnerships with employers, schools, and communities, we’re preparing students to lead, build, and innovate.” ~ Dr. Glenn Faircloth

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Board of Education

Our Board of Education plays a key role in driving the mission of LCJVS. Each member represents one of our associate school districts and provides oversight and advocacy for our strategic goals.

Meet the Board

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High School Career-Tech Education

Career-Focused. College-Ready. Workforce-Prepared.

Launch your future with hands-on training, real-world experience, and industry-recognized credentials. At Lorain County JVS, high school students gain more than a diploma — they graduate with skills that lead to in-demand careers, college pathways, and advanced certifications. Our programs are aligned with Ohio’s workforce needs, helping students stand out and succeed in today’s competitive economy.

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Adult Career Center

Upskill. Reskill. Start your next chapter with career training that works. Start your next chapter with career training that works. The LCJVS Adult Career Center equips adult learners with the skills employers need right now. Whether you’re starting fresh, changing careers, or advancing in your field, our flexible programs, industry partnerships, and funding options—including TechCred—make workforce training accessible and effective.

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Powering Ohio’s Workforce—One Student at a Time

From high school to adult education, Lorain County JVS delivers career-tech training that drives talent, fills in-demand jobs, and fuels economic growth.

 

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