Ohio Virtual Academy Creates Future Workforce Leaders, While Still in High School
July 06 2022 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA), an accredited, full-time online
public school, and one of the largest online schools in the
country, announced today it has helped more high school students
with career and workforce needs than ever before.
In the last school year, OHVA students have recorded over 11,000
combined work-based learning hours, helped students obtain over 180
Recognized Credentials, and had over 100 students compete in career
technical organizations, such as BPA (Business Professionals of
America) and HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America).
At the career learning-focused school, students can pair a solid
academic foundation with hands-on learning experiences in growing
career fields like Business, Engineering, Health, and IT. Whether
their path leads them directly into the workplace, to the military,
or to higher education, career learning provides students with the
skills they need to get there.
And OHVA is announcing its two newest career pathways, Natural
Resources and Early Childhood Education, which will be available to
students in grades 9th grade for Natural Resources and 10th grade
for Early Childhood Education starting this fall.
“Forbes Magazine has called Ohio ‘the Silicon Valley of the
Midwest’ so we want our students to be more-than-prepared to enter
into the workforce when they leave high school. These programs
allow students to have the skills, experience, and know-how to get
a head start at the next level,” said Kristin Stewart, Head of
School for OHVA.
According to OhioMeansJobs.com, Ohio has over 20,000 current job
openings, nearly half of which do not require a college degree.
Workforce programs like OHVA can give students a leg up on their
futures and potentially save them thousands in college costs.
An online public-school program, OHVA is available tuition-free
to students in grades K-12 who reside most anywhere in the state.
Many families and students choose OHVA because it provides an
alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar education. Athletes,
advanced learners, and students seeking a bullying-free environment
can balance a full academic course load along with extracurricular
pursuits or medical needs.
Students and families are encouraged to attend an online
information session hosted by the school. More information on the
school, how to enroll, and a schedule of upcoming events can be
found at ohva.k12.com.
About Ohio Virtual Academy
Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) is an accredited, full-time online
public charter school authorized by the Ohio Council of Community
Schools (OCCS) that serves students in grades K through 12. As part
of the Ohio public school system, OHVA is tuition-free and provides
families the choice to access the curriculum and tools provided by
K12, a Stride Company (NYSE: LRN). Stride offers learners of all
ages a more effective way to learn and build skills for their
future. For more information about OHVA, visit ohva.k12.com and
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