The Alliance Career Tech Planning District (CTPD) earned the highest rating possible with five stars being awarded on the annual CTPD report card released by the state.
The Alliance CTPD includes the career tech education (CTE) programs offered at Alliance High School, Marlington High School and Salem High School. In total, 15 programs are available to the students during their junior and senior years. As part of the CTPD, AHS students have the ability to take part in any of the programs offered at the three schools and the same for the students at MHS and SHS.
This was no easy task. It shows the dedication and determination of the staff and students taking part in the workforce development programs at the three schools.
“Together, we are shaping the future of our students through career preparation,” said Beth Hirschman, director of career programs for the Alliance CTPD. “I couldn’t be more proud of their remarkable accomplishments.”
Of the students taking part in the CTE programs, 88.8% scored proficient or better on the CTE end of course exams. This surpassed the state requirements by 18.8%. A resounding 97.2% of students in the CTE programs successfully transitioned to employment, post-secondary education, apprenticeships or military service within six months of graduation.
The students are leaving the programs well-equipped with skills in their area of study - 64% of the students earned at least 12 points of an industry recognized credential, which they can take into the workforce or use towards a pathway for graduation.
“We will continue to build on our achievements by attracting and retaining CTE students who are ready to learn valuable sets of skills, analyzing our assessment data to continually improve instruction and providing students with valuable work-based learning experiences,” Hirschman said.
The success of these programs stems not only from the instructors and students, but from the community, business partners, parents, school administration and more who show constant and steadfast support of helping to fulfill the vision of preparing all students for life, college and careers.
CTE Offerings Available at Alliance High School:
Auto Tech
Construction Trades
Cosmetology
Digital Art & Design
Job Training Coordination (JTC)
Premedical Professions
Sports Medicine
Video Productions
Welding
Culinary Arts coming soon!
CTE Offerings Available at Marlington High School
Engineering
Horticulture
Information Technology (IT)
Landscape Design
Natural Resources
CTE Offering Available at Salem High School
Precision Machining