The 2016-2017 school year was another record setter for Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers. The stats for the Tiffin campus are astounding: August 2016 - May 2017

• 96% Skill Attainment/WebXam (CTE end of course exam) passage rate among 2017 graduates.
• 99% 12pt. industrial credential passage rate among 2017 graduates. Industrial Credential Examples: Pro Start, NATEF/ASE, NCCER, NIMS, AWS, STNA, APCO-911, to name only a few.
• 94% or higher retention rate from the first day of school to the last.
• 2016-2017 total enrollment: 532, with 180 Career Technology Education graduates.
• 2017 placement rate: 50% Career, 35% College (2/4 year/or apprenticeship program) & 15% military.
• 43 State Champions among career technical student organizations (SkillsUSA, FFA & Educators Rising).

Sentinel Career & Technology Center Director Elissa Heal is looking forward to another successful school year this fall, expanding business and industry relationships and offering new outlets for students. "Continuing to strengthen relationships with the business community is a priority at Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers," she said. "Each of our 15 career programs have a business advisory team made up of industry/educational representatives from their career field. Offering high quality career technical education to students in our community is a top priority." Expanding upon character education - one of the pillars of all VSCTC programs - Drug Free Clubs will be offered starting this fall in addition to other programs designed to serve both the students and community.  VSCTC is also rolling out the "Bronze-Platnum" program model, which will expand options for students and provide opportunities to area businesses and industries. The program is still in development; more information will be provided this fall. About VSCTC Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers have been providing quality career technical education since 1968.  The district provides students with specific, marketable skills to begin a career, pursue further training or attend college.  For more information about programs, or to apply to be a student, visit www.vsctc.org.