High Schools in Ohio

Construction Career Pathway Schools in Ohio

Ohio offers strong Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in construction through the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and Ohio’s community and technical colleges. These align with the Architecture & Construction career cluster, providing certifications like NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Core/Level 1, OSHA-10/30, and industry credentials in areas such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and construction management. Programs emphasize hands-on training, dual enrollment, apprenticeships, and work-based learning. Over 100,000 students participate in CTE programs annually, with pathways supported by initiatives like ODE’s CTE standards and partnerships with institutions like Columbus State Community College for articulated credits.

Below is a compiled list from ODE resources, district websites, and community college directories. It’s organized by type (high school districts/career centers and community colleges) and includes key program details. This is not exhaustive (Ohio has over 600 school districts with CTE elements); for full listings, visit ODE’s CTE page (education.ohio.gov/Topics/Career-Tech) or the Ohio Technical Centers (ohiotechcenters.com).

High School Districts/Career Centers with Construction Pathways

These public districts and career centers offer CTE at the high school level, often with NCCER-aligned courses and dual-credit options through community colleges.

District/School/Center	Location	Program Details
Greene County Career Center	Xenia, OH	Multi-pathway Construction Technology program; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Focus on building trades, carpentry, electrical, plumbing; Hands-on projects like home construction; Dual enrollment options; Work-based learning and apprenticeships.
Ohio Hi-Point Career Center	Bellefontaine, OH	Construction Trades program; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Training in carpentry, masonry, electrical, HVAC; Partnerships with colleges like Columbus State and Hocking; Dual enrollment and industry credentials; Prepares for entry-level jobs or further education.
Stebbins High School & Career Technology Center (CTC – Mad River Local Schools)	Riverside, OH	Construction and Skilled Trades Pathway; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Hands-on training in building trades and construction management; Work-based learning; Dual enrollment with Sinclair Community College.
A-Tech (Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus)	Jefferson, OH	Construction and Building Maintenance program; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; 4 high school credits plus English, Government, Math; Focus on real-world skills for trades careers; Apprenticeship preparation.
Columbus City Schools (Various high schools, e.g., East High School)	Columbus, OH	Construction Technologies Pathway; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Training in bricklaying, concrete work, block laying, tuck pointing; Projects like building foundations and walls; Work-based learning and dual enrollment.
New Albany-Plain Local Schools (New Albany High School)	New Albany, OH	Construction Technologies Pathway; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Careers from construction laborer to cost estimator; Dual enrollment and apprenticeships; Integrates with other CTE areas.
GlenOak High School (Plain Local Schools)	Canton, OH	Career Tech Pathways in Construction; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Personalized pathways for college, workforce, or military; Work-based learning in building trades.