Work-Based Learning at MVCTC October 2024

11/04/2024

The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) is dedicated to bridging the gap between education and the workforce through its Work-Based Learning program. This initiative offers students hands-on experience in their chosen fields, enhancing their skills and preparing them for successful careers.

As the school year begins, 145 senior students actively participate in the apprenticeship and internship program across various career areas. Here’s a breakdown of student participation by program:

Program Count Program Count
Agriculture and Livestock Production 3 Early Childhood Education 9
Animal Care & Management 3 Electrical Trades 21
Architectural Design 2 Heavy Equipment Operator 15
Automotive Collision 3 HVAC 9
Auto Services 1 Medical Lab 3
Auto Technology 6 Medical Office Management 3
Biotechnology 0 Natural Resource Management 1
Business Ownership 5 Pre-Engineering 1
Construction Carpentry 8 Precision Machining 8
Computer Networking & Cyber Security 0 Pre-Law and Legal Studies 2
Computer Repair & Tech Support 0 Robotics & Automation 0
Cosmetology 1 Sports Management & Marketing 0
Dental Assisting 16 Welding 8
Diesel & Power Technologies 14 Drones and GIS 1

Program Highlights: Heavy Equipment Operator

This month, we celebrate the accomplishments of our Heavy Equipment Operator students who are gaining valuable experience with local employers. Below is a list of participating students, their home schools, and their respective employers:

  • Raymond Brothers (Arcanum-Butler) – Evans Plumbing / Englewood
  • Cooper Smith (Northmont) – Black Farms / College Corner
  • Jayden Clapp (Arcanum-Butler) – D & M Excavating / Tipp City
  • Braden Cockerham (Tri-Village) – W.C. Sherry Excavating / Greenville
  • Dylan Duffie (National Trail) – Active Electric / American Excavating
  • Braden Hall (New Lebanon) – Ohio Valley Excavating / Lebanon
  • Ethan Montgomery (Tri-County North) – Arlin Filburn Landscaping / Lewisburg
  • Alex Snowden (Carlisle) – Ohio Valley Excavating / Lebanon
  • Jameson Armstrong (National Trail) – Kelchner / Springboro
  • Bayne Boston (Brookville) – Lightcap and Sons / Brookville
  • Gage Moore (Northmont) – W.C. Sherry Excavating / Greenville
  • Titus Powell (Carlisle) – Ohio Valley Excavating / Lebanon
  • Elijah Robinson (Vandalia Butler) – Victory Electric / Dayton
  • Austin Shoemaker (Milton Union) – S2K Excavating / West Milton
  • Carson Snowden (Carlisle) – PBS Services / Dayton

The MVCTC Work-Based Learning program equips students with real-world experiences that enhance their learning and prepare them for future career opportunities. For more information about the program, please visit https://www.mvctc.com/work-based-learning.