Job Training

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The Job Training program provides assistance and training to students who require intensive support in order to transition from high school to the work environment. The goal is to help students obtain and maintain competitive or supported employment. This is achieved through individualized and community-based training, collaborating with business partners, and developing a support network.

The primary learning environment for the students in the Job Training program is the Springfield community where students are provided with hands-on training at the established worksites. The students learn a number of job skills in a variety of settings. One day per week is spent in the classroom to address job seeking and job maintenance skills.

Course Objectives
Program Advisory Committee

Course Objectives

To develop the unique talents of students with disabilities by providing opportunities to acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be employed in a changing world through the establishment of employment partnerships and support services.
To match a student’s abilities and interests with the needs of an employer and provide the necessary supports to ensure that the student can be successful in the work environment.

Program Advisory Committee

Tamara Abraham, Northwestern High School
Janel Bumgardner, CTC
Melody Gast, Clark State College
Kurt Heltman, Second Harvest Food Bank
Nicholas Jenkins, Clark County Developmental Disabilities
Libby Johnson, Wooded Glen
Brooke Loy, Forest Glen Health Campus
John McLeod, Oakwood Village
Elizabeth Moore, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Brian Shipman, Springfield High School
CTC Instructor: Beth Oder

Program Advisory Committee

The Program Advisory Committee is comprised of experts and professionals, and often CTC graduates, who are currently working in the industry.

The role of the Program Advisory Committee is to advise, assist, support, and advocate for the program. If you are interested in serving on the Program Advisory Committee please contact the program instructor.

Job Training Program Eligibility Requirements

The Job Training Program is a Job Training Coordinating Program as defined by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and has specific eligibility requirements as defined by ODE.

It is recommended that a student in the Job Training Program have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) with a transition plan indicating community-based employment as a reasonable outcome with referral to this program.

In addition, the Job Training Program serves students who:

Have evidence of significant needs in transitioning from school to employment.
Are 16 years of age through age 21 and eligible for school services.
Show evidence of pre-employment activities or training experiences through current special education programs and activities.
Have participated in pre employment activities.
Have evidence of attempts to access other career-technical options, if appropriate.
Have evidence of parental support.

For questions on eligibility for the Job Training Program please contact CTC’s admissions expert, Michael Rice at MichaelRice@SCCTC.org or 937-325-7368 x113.

Fall 2026 Applications will open in December 2025

Instructor

Beth Oder

Instructor

Career Technical Education, Special Education, Job Training

School: 937.325.7368 x 215