Great Oaks News

A new Yahoo Finance article announces that the U.S. construction industry is short more than 350,000 workers.  A study by the international business consulting firm Deloitte shows that manufacturers will…

The “Cars for Careers” program at Laurel Oaks Career Campus is a unique way to assist students as they start on a career. “Students in rural areas struggle with transportation…

Parents of middle school and high school students often don’t realize that attending a career-technical school can be an advantage for college-bound students, says education consultant Beth Probst of At…

contributed by Trey Simms A Great Oaks instructor, a Board member, and a business partner were all recognized for excellence by the Ohio Association for Career-Technical Education (OACTE). Angela Kovacs…

Attention young women, age 15 and older:  Are you curious about being a firefighter!  Join local women fire service professionals for a free day of hands-on activities to learn more.…

by Harry Snyder, President/CEO “All roads lead to Rome,” according to the medieval proverb.  That is, travelers can take a variety of paths and all end up at the same…

Learn to play the guitar or discover new cooking techniques. Repair your car or give it a new look.  Start writing or drawing, or find new and better ways to…

For most young people, earning a high school diploma is a highlight of their first 18 years.  For Taylor Carter, it wasn’t even the biggest event in her life in…

The healthcare field continues to grow, and this is a good time to start a career.  The Great Oaks Health Professions Academy offers short-term training in downtown Cincinnati, and classes…

Harry Snyder, President/CEO One advantage in being at a school district with four campuses is being able to hear four different student speakers at year-end Senior Ceremonies. The speakers look…