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Ohio University – Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs STEM Entrepreneurship & Innovation Forum

VCHS Teen Entrepreneur and Business students participated in the Ohio University – Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs STEM Entrepreneurship & Innovation Forum on Monday, November 18.  To kick off the forum, Representative, Jay Edwards, Ohio House of Representatives, District 94, Majority Whip was presented with the “2019 STEM & Entrepreneurship Champion Award.”

After guest speakers addressed the group, students from six school districts worked together in groups to identify a problem, develop a new product/service, and pitch their ideas, using the Believe in Ohio Roadmap. The purpose of the forum was to create a “Culture of Innovation” and prepare students to meet the demands of a rapidly changing labor market by creating opportunities. 

After the forum, students visited Athens Makerspace. This is a membership-based facility, where people can use the woodshop, metal shop, fabric/textile shop, or Electronics to create their own projects. Makerspace also offers weekend classes, tool rentals, and individual help with learning to use tools and equipment. Small groups of students were given a tour of the facility, while others had the opportunity to play some retro video games as they waited for their turn to tour. Click More + for pictures.

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VCHS Students Visited Wright State University - October 9, 2019

Vikings in grades 10-12 recently enjoyed an opportunity to visit Wright State University to learn about the campus, majors, admissions, internships and other work-based programs, scholarships, housing, student life and many other aspects of life at WSU.  The visit included a campus tour, admissions presentation, a panel presentation of WSU students who talked about what it's like for them to be WSU students.  Students were also treated to time with faculty in either the College of Liberal Arts or the College of Science and Math. This campus visit was funded through a grant from General Mills. Click More + for pictures. More +

Campus Visit to Pickaway Ross Adult Career Center & OUC


Thirty-six VCHS students visited Pickaway Ross Adult Career Center & OUC to learn about their short term programs for Ohio's in-demand jobs.  Students discovered that there are many careers accessible through the very affordable and accessible programs offered by these institutions.  In addition to touring the facilities and some of the labs, VC students got to hear from college students about their experiences at OUC.  Campus visits like these are vital to helping high school students as they explore options that will lead to college and career success.

This campus visit was made possible though funding provided by a grant from General Mills.  Thank you, General Mills! Click More + for pictures.
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VCHS visited Shawnee State University - September 18, 2019

As a component of the Viking Success College & Career Program, forty-five college bound Vikings recently visited Shawnee State University and were treated to an immersive look at many different majors, classrooms, and labs.  Vikings met several faculty, some of the SSU students, and got to experience several different aspects of learning from a look at how lungs function, to doing manipulatives to solve math equations, to getting to examine a real human cadaver!  The Vikings were very excited about all the possibilities for learning that are taking place on Shawnee State's campus, and many intend to apply to SSU during their senior year.  Many thanks to Tena Pierce, the SSU Admissions Rep who arranged this visit, to the SSU students who escorted our groups and shared their own stories, to the many professors who shared their professional time and expertise to help the Vikings explore the possibilities at SSU.  This was a wonderful day of learning and exploration on the Shawnee State University campus!

This campus visit was made possible through a grant from the General Mills Foundation.  Thank you, General Mills! Click More + for pictures.
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Ohio University Visit - November 30, 2018

As part of the Viking Success Program, forty-three Vinton County students visited Ohio University's Athens campus to learn more about requirements for admission, college majors, campus life, and other aspects of life as a Bobcat.  They enjoyed a campus tour and a panel discussion featuring recent VC grads who currently attend OU.  The Viking Alums shared their own perspectives about the college experience, and addressed issues such as commuting versus living on campus, adjusting to college life and challenges, selection of majors and classes, time management, and the importance of making connections with professors and fellow students to build support systems.  The students enjoyed lunch in Nelson Dining Hall before returning to VCHS.  Transportation expenses for this trip were provided through a grant from General Mills. Click More + for pictures. More +

Lake Erie College Visits VCHS

Admissions Rep, Alex Corbett, visited VCHS to talk with interested juniors and seniors about the educational options, scholarships, and campus life experience at Lake Erie College. Located in Painesville, Ohio, Lake Erie College is a Liberal Arts College offering several attractive Bachelors Degree programs, including matriculation opportunities that enable students to earn Masters Degrees in less than 6 years.  They also have an internationally known Equestrian Programs. For more information, students can visit www.lec.edu
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University of Cincinnati Visited VCHS

On September 19, 2018, Admissions Representative Hannah Zimmerman met with VCHS juniors and seniors to tell them about the educational opportunities at the University of Cincinnati.  For more information, visit admissions.uc.edu
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Ohio Christian University Visited VCHS

On September 20, 2018, Delanie Tomlinson, Admissions Rep from Ohio Christian University, talked to the VCHS senior Journeys class and other students about the majors, internships, athletics, and financial aid available to students who attend OCU. For more information, visit ohiochristian.edu
 
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VCHS Juniors and Seniors visited Shawnee State University on September 12, 2018

The tour started with a presentation by Amanda Means, Director of Admissions. Amanda gave an overview of the educational programs, financial aid, campus activities, and admissions process. Application for admission to SSU is free, although there is a fee for application to certain programs. Part two of the visit included a tour of campus, including the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, the campus library, and a look at one of the residence hall units. The group ran into a couple of VC alumni in their campus travels. To learn more about Shawnee State University visit www.shawnee.edu.


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