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Great Oaks Next Ready culture help our students build transferable skills for any career/direction they pursue.

 

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Welcome to Great Oaks Career Campuses! Since 1970, we’ve been preparing students and adults for careers through real-world technical training and career development across southwest Ohio. At Great Oaks, we prepare learners to be Next Ready—with the skills, mindsets, and character to thrive in work and life. We are committed to developing Effective Communicators, Critical Thinkers, Adaptable Navigators, Accountable Employees, and Skilled Professionals. Our students build real-world capabilities by applying what they learn in work-based learning experiences, taking ownership of decisions, and growing with the changing world around them. We are proud of our students, who contribute their talents in businesses, hospitals, schools, and communities, and of our staff, whose expertise and leadership have built Great Oaks’ strong reputation nationwide. I invite you to see how Great Oaks can help you take the next step toward your future. Harry Snyder President/CEO

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Next Ready provides our community the navigation tools to deal with the real work behind the job:

the People the Problem the Potential the Purpose

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Effective Communicators

Provide clear oral and written communication. Listen actively, read body language/tone, and respond in a clear/professional way. Give/take feedback in a professional manner. Recognize how people are feeling, know that actions impact others, and work through disagreements.

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Critical Thinkers

Locate, organize, and use reliable information while considering different perspectives. Analyze problems, develop creative solutions, and apply learning to work and life. Take calculated risks, persevere through challenges, and find ways to succeed. Reflect on learning and communicate thinking processes.

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Adaptable Navigators

Understand the world is constantly changing and keep learning/adapting. Consider different perspectives and shift as necessary. Adjust quickly when things change unexpectedly. View challenges as opportunities

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Accountable Employees

Take ownership of decisions, actions, and mistakes. Keep promises, make ethical choices in all situations, and build trust/respect. Share relevant information and promote open communication/collaboration. Strive to do the right thing, even when faced with tough choices.

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Skilled Professionals

Set a positive example in all situations. Exceed minimum requirements and take pride in work. Master career content and skills with confidence. Develop skills/dedication to compete and grow in the workforce.

We are Great Oaks

 The first choice in providing innovative career training to empower individuals and communities.

Our Values are: Honesty, Trust, Respect, Quality, Equity

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career campuses

 

 

 

18,000+

students participate in satellite program in 30 partner school districts

89.6%

of students passed a state-recognized industry or technical skill assessment

(class of 2024)

 

94.5%

of students are working, continuing education or serving in the military

(class of 2024)

96.1%

of students completed an apprenticeship, internship or other work-based learning

(class of 2024)

 

1,683

students qualified for state CTSO competitions

(2024-25)

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What Our Students Say...

"It seems scary at first to leave your home school, your friends, and teachers, but at the end of the day, it’s about you and the steps it takes to be a better you. Great Oaks has helped me put a foot in the door for my future, become closer to success, and I met so many amazing people during my time there."

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What Our Teachers Say...

"I chose Career Tech Education because students don’t just learn about a career; they actively practice it. In the ECE lab, I get to watch students build confidence, professionalism, and real skills every single day, which is far more impactful than a traditional classroom alone."

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What Our Parents Say...

“Ireland passed all her certifications for becoming a personal trainer and nutrition coach. She was able to help others and obtain a job out in the field her senior year. Working with Mr Oz has changed her life and set her on the path of being confident, focused and strong in her journey not only to work in the field of exercise science but to further her education at Xavier University. Ireland works at the Sharonville Community Center helping others with their health and fitness journey and loves what she does. The knowledge she has gained from Scarlet combined with her empathy and background in dance and injuries makes a perfect combination for strong personal trainer. We are so proud of her!"

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What Our Alumni Say...

"My experience gave me a real head start in the construction industry. Instead of just learning from a book, I was able to get hands-on experience operating equipment, understanding job-site safety, & learning what it takes to work as part of a crew. That experience made the transition into the workforce much easier & gave me the confidence to step onto a job-site ready to contribute from day one. Great Oaks helped me build both technical skills & a strong work ethic that I still rely on today. The instructors treated the program like a real job-site, which taught me responsibility, teamwork, & pride in doing quality work. Because of that foundation, I had the opportunity to start my career with O’Rourke Wrecking in 2018, and I’ve been able to continue growing as an operator ever since. The lessons I learned at Great Oaks still show up in how I approach my work every day."

District Coordinators & Compliance Officers

Federal Grant Programs Coordinator

Angie Collins

District Compliance Officers

Title IX Coordinators/Civil Rights/Section 504/ADA Coordinators/Anti-Harassment

For Associates

Kevin Abt     Christa Buchholzer-Sciannamblo

 

For Students

Dan Rush     Kaitlyn Randall

 

 

 

District Compliance Officers

Contract Compliance Officer
Tax Incentive Review Council Representative

Brian Rabe

 

Purchasing Agent – Up to $50K

Dan Cox

 

Agency Coordinator for Voter Registration

Dan Rush

 

 

Related Information

  • Click here for Great Oaks Board policies and then click on the "Policy" tab.

  • All Ohio schools, including Great Oaks, receive grades from the Ohio Department of Education. This helps parents and community members better understand how well schools are meeting students' needs.

    Click here for the Ohio Report Card for Great Oaks and other career-technical centers.

  • See below for any current bid notices and other legal notices.
     

    PUBLIC NOTICE 

     

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  • Each year, public schools create a Crime Awareness report as directed by the U.S. Department of Education through Public Law 101-542, The Criminal Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990.

    Click here for a copy of the current Campus Security report. 

    Portions of the report are also published in the Adult Education Student Handbook (Section II:  Campus Security).  Click here for the Adult Education Student Handbook.

  • Meeting dates:

    September 15, 2026
    October 20, 2026
    December 15, 2026
    February 16, 2027
    March 16, 2027
    May 18, 2027

    (Deadline to submit documents is the Friday before the meeting at 3:00 PM) 

    Board Policy 3242:  The Board of Directors directs the President/CEO to establish a Professional Development Committee that complies with State law.

    Pursuant to ORC 3319.22, the Great Oaks Board of Directors hereby establishes a District Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC), which shall oversee and review professional development plans for coursework, continuing education units, or other equivalent activities to determine whether coursework that a certificated/licensed associate proposes to complete meets the legal requirements for renewal of his/her educator license. An Associate Development Program shall be designed for all associates to improve student achievement, encourage and support systemic change in ways that maximize the prospects of success by every learner, and promote lifelong learning.

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