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addition to a ready work force, Adams County has the means to provide training for a
variety of industries. These outlets include a community college, state university,
and high school vocational training. Public
Colleges or Universities
Southern State Community College
- 2-year public, Associate Degree-granting college
- Located in Fincastle
- Chartered by the Ohio Board of Regents
- Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges
- Works with employers through Employment and Life Skills Program (State of Ohio offers
employers financial incentives to participate in the program and hire its graduates)
Shawnee State University
- 4-year, accredited State University
- Located 15 miles from the Adams County line on US 52
- Grants associate and bachelor degrees
- Offers a plastics program featuring basic education to internship program at local
plastics manufacturers
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Public
Schools
- Recent passage of a bond levy authorized construction of four new high schools and the
renovation of existing elementary, middle and vocational schools
- Educational opportunities compare to larger, urban districts
Ohio Employment
& Job Training Programs
- Ohio Industrial Training Program
- JTPA Program
- Targeted Jobs Tax Credit Program
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