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Maplewood Career Center provides individuals with educational experiences that aid in personal growth and the development of career/technical skills leading to graduation, higher education, and/or employment.

Ohio Technical Centers

Our Ohio Technical Center, offering adult learners the training and credentials for the most in-demand jobs and a direct path to employability, closes the gap between workplace demands and talent pool  competencies. And, we do...

Charles Strahler Receives Option 4 Co-Worker Award

Each year, Angela Polichena-Boyle, the Option 4 Coordinator, recognizes the work of Option 4 students. Congratulations to Charles Strahler for his employment at Meijer in Brimfield. Charles continues to learn new duties as a Meijer...

OTC’s Provide Employability Opportunities

Changing careers is daunting at any age—but it doesn't have to be. If you're thinking of a new path, consider an Ohio Technical Center. OTCs provide a direct pipeline to respected local employers and employability...

Welding Students Win Awards for Outstanding Metal Work

Each year, Airgas Welding Supply company gives the opportunity for Maplewood Welding students to showcase outstanding metal artwork. Students compete for prizes worth in excess of $1,000. Congratulations to this year’s winners! 1st Place: Kyle...

Ron Southwick Receives Option 4 Leadership Award

Each year, Angela Polichena-Boyle, the Option 4 Coordinator, recognizes the work of Option 4 students. Ron Southwick has been employed by the Brimfield Walmart for three years as a stockman/courtesy associate.  Ron is also responsible...

What is an OTC?

Ohio Technical Centers (OTCs), a division of the Ohio Association of Career-Technical Superintendents, are an association of 51 independently operated career technical centers offering educational programs to adults specific to local needs, improving the job...

Option 4 Student Casey Myers Learns New Skills on the Job

Each year, Angela Polichena-Boyle, the Option 4 Coordinator, recognizes the work of Option 4 students. Congratulations to Casey Myers for his employment with Wendy's in Rootstown. Casey continues to learn new duties as a Wendy's...

Medical Assisting Seniors Learn Suture Techniques

In a recent lab, Medical Assisting seniors practiced simple interrupted stitching. This is a suturing technique most commonly used to close wounds. Mrs. Rutledge, Medical Assisting Instructor, educated students regarding the size and shape of...

Success for Adult Job Seekers

Ohio Technical Centers have a great record of success for adult jobseekers – 90% job placement rate and 65% program completion rate. In a recent Economics Benefits report conducted by the University of Cincinnati’s Alpaugh...

David Mascio Receives Option 4 Dependability Award

Each year, Angela Polichena-Boyle, the Option 4 Coordinator, recognizes the work of Option 4 students. Option 4 student David Mascio has been employed by Goodwill in Streetsboro for nearly three years. This year David is...