COURSE CATALOG NOVEMBER 2019 - MAY 2020 - Apollo Career Center
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COURSE Medical
CATALOG Manufacturing
& Welding
NOVEMBER 2019 - Public
Safety
MAY 2020
Truck
Driving
Information
Tech
Early
Childhood
Spa
Technology
Construction
Trades
Culinary
High School
Diploma/
GED/ESOL
Special
Interest
Online
Classes
Permit No. 43 3325 Shawnee Road • Lima, OH 45806-1454 Customized
Training
Zip Code 46711
PAID POSTAL CUSTOMER
U.S. Postage
Organization ECRWSS
Non-Profit Motorcycle
Basic Rider
Course
Table of Contents
Computer Technology 5
Culinary Arts 5
Early Childhood Education 6
Health and Beauty 7
Healthcare and Medicine 8-9
High School Diploma/GED 4
Manufacturing, Skilled Trades and Welding 12-13
Public Safety 10-11
Transportation and Construction 14
Special Interest and Online Classes 15
Financial Aid & General Information 16-17
Staff Directory
BAEUMEL, JOY | FINANCIAL AID | JOSEPH, BILL | BASIC POLICE ACADEMY | SANDERS, JESSICA | MEDICAL ASSISTANT |
419.998.2990 | joy.baeumel@apollocc.org 419.998.2952 | bill.joseph@apollocc.org MEDICAL INSURANCE | PHLEBOTOMY |
BENFIELD, ANN | INDUSTRIAL TRAINING | DENTAL ASSISTANT | 419.998.2930 |
KENTNER, MATT | NETWORK & CLOUD
419.998.2980 | ann.benfield@apollocc.org TECHNOLOGIES | 419.998.2955 | jessica.sanders@apollocc.org
BRACKNEY, LISA | LICENSED PRACTICAL matt.kentner@apollocc.org SHEPHERD, JOY | AHA TC COORDINATOR |
NURSING | 419.998.2975 | KROEGER, TRISHA | ADMIN/DATA/ 419.998.2981 | joy.shepherd@apollocc.org
lisa.brackney@apollocc.org FINANCIAL SUPPORT | 419.998.2961 | SHEPHERD, TARA | DIRECTOR OF ADULT
COX, PAIGE | EVENING SUPPORT STAFF | trisha.kroeger@apollocc.org PROGRAMS | 419.998.2971 |
419.998.2960 | paige.cox@apollocc.org LONG JR., RALPH | FIRE TRAINING | tara.shepherd@apollocc.org
FANNIN, WENDY | EARLY CHILDHOOD 419.998.2996 | ralph.long@apollocc.org WIREMAN, JODI | ASPIRE COORDINATOR |
EDUCATION | 419.998.2985 | MYERS, ALEX | SPA TECHNOLOGY | 419.998.2956 | jodi.wireman@apollocc.org
wendy.fannin@apollocc.org 567.940.3889 | alex.myers@apollocc.org
FRENCH, MICAH | TRUCK DRIVING NICHOLS, RUTH | NURSE AIDE |
MANAGER | 419.998.2969 | 419.998.2979 | ruth.nichols@apollocc.org
micah.french@apollocc.org
ORPHAL, JEFF | PUBLIC SAFETY | Vision Statement
GREEN, KACIE | PUBLIC SAFETY/GENERAL | 419.998.2997 | jeffrey.orphal@apollocc.org Reflect: Community driven
419.998.2962 | kacie.green@apollocc.org responsiveness
OVERHOLT, ALLISON | PUBLIC RELATIONS |
HEFFNER, BARB | CAREER DEVELOPMENT & 419.998.2957 | allison.overholt@apollocc.org Transform: Programs and
TESTING MANAGER | 419.998.2992 |
PRINCE, CARRIE | CULINARY ARTS services based on market and
barb.heffner@apollocc.org
MANAGER | 419.998.2945 | economic factors
HOBBS, ELIZABETH | ADMIN/GENERAL/ carrie.prince@apollocc.org
FINANCIAL SUPPORT | 419.998.2963 | Lead: 21st Century skills for
PRINSEN, KAYCE | EVENING MANAGER | preparing students for
liz.hobbs@apollocc.org
419.998.2960 | kayce.prinsen@apollocc.org a global workforce.
HOEHN, JESSICA | ASPIRE | 419.998.2938 |
PRINSEN, TOBY | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF
jessicahoehn@apollocc.org
ADULT EDUCATION & BUSINESS LIAISON |
HOWBERT, CHARLOTTE | ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT | 567.940.3888 |
419.998.2939 | toby.prinsen@apollocc.org Our Mission
charlotte.howbert@apollocc.org Choose Apollo, Change the Future.
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Enrollment Steps for 600+ Hour
Programs Customized Training
1. Meet with the Program Manager for Apollo offers customized training for area businesses and industries in
desired program manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, public safety, and computer
2. Fill out a registration form technology. We provide high-quality skills training at the company or on
• Registration forms for each Apollo Career Center’s main campus. Our team of industry experts offers
program can be found on the flexible scheduling for both day and evening training.
website on the program’s page
Customized trainings can focus on skill-development of:
3. Apply for Financial Aid via FASFA
• Organizational Productivity
4. Meet with the Financial Aid Manager
• Leadership Abilities
to determine eligibility and other
• Individual Productivity
financial options
• Manufacturing and Technical Knowledge
5. Finalize enrollment process
• Computer Skills
• Job Specific Skill, e.g. CPR, OSHA, or others
Icon Key Every program is tailored to your business, with a comprehensive plan
Program is eligible for financial that will focus on the skills and knowledge your workforce needs to
aid help you bring your goals to fruition. Not only that, customized training
Program is eligible for Veterans provides an opportunity for growth for employees, which improves
Affairs Benefits morale and employee retention.
For more information please contact our Adult Education office at
419-998-3000 and ask about our customized training options.
Prices and schedules are subject to
change prior to start date.
On behalf of the administration, faculty and staff of Apollo
Career Center, I invite you to experience the challenging
and rewarding educational opportunities we offer current
and prospective students. At Apollo Career Center, we are
passionate about our vision statement Reflect, Transform,
Lead. We believe in creating a wraparound service approach
to learning. From the moment students enter the building
as either a high school or adult learner, it is not just about
education, it’s about the experience. That experience is
meant to last a lifetime. Each day we are working with many
of you, to make you a part of that experience through our
SHEPHERD, TARA
career development and career enhancement programs, PRINSEN, TOBY
Director of Adult Assistant Director of
Programs externships, apprenticeships and as members of our Adult Education &
advisory committees. Business Liaison
Apollo also offers customized training to meet the needs
of the business and industry community — where they want
it, when they want it, and how they want it. We are proud
to be your skills training center. I encourage you to take
advantage of our 224,000 sq ft facilities and the expertise
we can deliver. If you are interested in learning more about
how Apollo can help develop customized programs to meet
your company’s needs please don’t hesitate to contact me or
Assistant Director, Toby Prinsen today.
P PETERSON
CC
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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ADULT DIPLOMA Aspire Aspire is a FREE program for anyone Center, enter college, obtain a job, and/
PROGRAM/GED 16 and over in the community. Refresh
your basic academic skills in reading,
math, or language to help earn your
or retain your current job.
Aspire students are required to attend
a 2-3 day orientation for entry into the
GED or High School Diploma, enter a program. Students ages 16-18 must pre-
skills training program at Apollo Career register for orientation.
LOCATION ORIENTATION DATES CLASS DAYS TIME
Apollo Career Center Nov. 5, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, Mar. 3, Apr. 7, May 5 T-TH 9am-12pm & 6pm-9pm
Ohio Means Jobs, Allen County Nov. 4, Jan 6, Mar. 2, May 4 M/W 9am-12pm
St. Paul’s Church, St. Mary’s Nov. 5, Jan 7, Mar. 3, May 5 T/TH 5pm-8pm
Ottawa Public Library Nov. 4, Jan 6, Mar. 2, May 4 M/W 9am-11:30am
Apollo Adult Education Ohio Means Jobs - St. Paul’s Church Ottawa Public Library
3325 Shawnee Rd. Allen County Job Center 201 N. Perry St., St. Marys 136 Putnam Pkwy.
Room 562 1501 S. Dixie Hwy. 419-998-2956 419-523-3747
419-998-2956 419-999-0365
For Aspire classes held in Mercer, Paulding and Van Wert counties, call Vantage Career Center at 419-238-5411 ext. 2075
or visit http://www.vantagecareercenter.com/ableged.aspx
ESOL Adult Diploma Program Registration for the Adult Diploma
Program is contingent upon receiving a
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Earn a high school diploma and receive composite score of 14 on the WorkKeys
Languages) classes are FREE and open a career credential at the same time for assessment plus meeting the minimum
to everyone over the age of 18 who free! requirements for the chosen career
needs help learning English. English is The Adult Diploma Program (ADP) offers programs. Potential students may
taught at many levels from beginning to career training, an industry credential attend an upcoming Aspire orientation
advanced and covers listening, speaking, aligned to one of Ohio’s in-demand jobs, for free WorkKeys preparation. Duration
reading, writing and basic citizenship. and a state-issued High School Diploma of the Adult Diploma Program depends
GED classes are also available for ESOL to Ohio residents aged 22 and older, on the length of the career program in
students. Must pre-register before start who have not obtained a high school addition to the time needed to achieve
date by calling 419-998-2956. diploma or GED. Apollo’s ADP students the required WorkKeys scores for
may choose from one of the following program entry.
START DATE DAYS TIME
career programs* at no cost: For more information, call Barb Heffner
Dec. 2, 2019 M/W 9am-12pm • State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) at 419-998-2992.
Dec. 2, 2019 M/W 6pm-9pm • Phlebotomy
• Microsoft Essentials *ADP career programs are subject to
Mar. 2, 2019 M/W 9am-12pm • Manicuring change.
Mar. 2, 2019 M/W 6pm-9pm • Early Childhood Education
• HVAC
Learning Lab • Robotics
Apollo offers students a great resource in
its learning labs. Our program offers basic
skills in reading, math, social studies,
science and basic computer skills. It is for
anyone who needs to brush up on their
skills. We offer FREE online and computer-
based instruction, basic computer skills,
keyboarding, study and test-taking skills,
and can assist those who would like to
transition into employment or post-
secondary education.
For information, call 419-993-2956 or
email jodi.wireman@apollocc.org.
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COMPUTER CULINARY
TECHNOLOGY ARTS
Network and Cloud Modules/classes that can be
Technologies taken separately:
Network and Cloud Technologies; a novice CompTia A+ 1001-1002
and intermediate I.T. certification career Dec. 2, 2019 - Dec. 18, 2019
path, is a CompTIA (Computing Technology M/W | 6:00 - 9:00 pm
24 hrs. | $400
Industry Association) accredited certification
program. The goal of the Network and Cloud April 20, 2020 - May 6, 2020
Technologies Program is to prepare students M/W | 1:00 - 5:00 pm
to be competent entry-level computing and 24 hrs. | $400 Culinary
networking industry professionals.
The Culinary Arts program gives
Modules include: Microsoft Classes introductory training to help prepare
• CompTIA I.T. Fundamentals Microsoft Outlook students for a career in food service
• CompTIA A+ (1001 and 1002) Jan. 6, 2020 - Jan. 30, 2020 operations. The program is broken
• CompTIA Network+ No class on Monday, Jan. 20th into 15 different modules that will
• CompTIA Linux+ M/TH | 6:30 - 9:30 pm help to develop skills in sanitation
Tuition includes book cost and one-time 21 hrs. | $285 practices, cooking, baking, customer
examination fees for certification in service, and restaurant management.
Microsoft PowerPoint I & II
CompTIA I.T.Fundamentals, CompTIA A+ Feb. 6, 2020 - Feb. 27, 2020 Through hands-on training, students
(1001 and 1002), and CompTIA Network+ M/TH | 6:30 - 9:30 pm gain experience in our state-of-the-
art training facility and through a
Jan. 6, 2020 - Dec. 23, 2020 21 hrs. | $285
wide variety of project-based learning
M-TH | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Microsoft Word I & II activities and externship opportunities.
900 hrs. | $8,945*
Nov. 4, 2019 - Nov. 25, 2019 Tuition includes classroom materials,
*Tuition: 7,290 + Books/Supplies: $1,655 Mar. 5, 2020 - March 26, 2020 books, and exam preparation study
M/TH | 6:30 - 9:30 pm
guides and examinations application
21 hrs. | $285
fees. Examinations include ServSafe.
Microsoft Excel March 10, 2020
Dec. 2, 2019 - Dec. 19, 2019 M-TH | 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Apr. 13, 2020 - May 4, 2020 600 hrs | $8,500*
M/TH | 6:30 - 10:00 pm
21 hrs. | $285 *Tuition: $7,972 + Books/Supplies: $528
EARN AN INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL
IN LESS THAN 5 WEEKS!
APOLLO CAREER CENTER | ADULT EDUCATION
CAREER READY CNC Operator Phlebotomy Welding
BOOTCAMP
SUMMER 2020 Stay tuned for more information to come on our website.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
Apollo’s Adult Early Childhood
Education, a highly accredited
600 Hour Class
post-secondary program, is a key
stepping stone on the path to career Students receive 120 hours of high
advancement. It’s designed to prepare quality classroom training and 480
students to successfully complete hours of required practical experience
the requirements for the nationally in paid/unpaid student teaching at an
area child care center. Hours will vary. A
120 Hour Class
recognized Child Development
Associate (CDA) credential. Coursework routine physical, immunizations and a This option is for those students seeking
is Ohio Approved/SUTQ (Step Up to criminal background check are required 120 hours of high quality classroom
Quality) and includes Communicable prior to taking part in the practical training only. It does not include
Disease, Child Abuse, First Aid and CPR. experience. Upon successful completion the required practical experience.
of the ECE program, the student will be The student is responsible for the
When you obtain your CDA through eligible to test for the CDA credential. additional 480 hours of documented
Apollo you will know how to nurture Tuition includes textbooks, supplies, fieldwork to test for the CDA credential.
the emotional, physical, intellectual, and communicable disease training, first aid, Tuition includes textbooks, supplies,
social development of children birth to CPR, child abuse prevention training, communicable disease training, first
five years old. and cost of the CDA exam. aid, CPR and child abuse prevention
Benefits of the Child Development Jan. 28, 2020 - Oct. 20, 2020 training.
Associate (CDA) Credential: T, plus additional days | 6:00 - 9:00 pm Jan. 28, 2020 - Oct. 20, 2020
• Job ready upon completion of 600 hrs | $3,748* T, plus some additional days | 6:00 - 9:00 pm
program 120 hrs | $1,200 + CDA test
• Advance your career and salary *Tuition: $3,196 + Books/Supplies: $552
• Meet job requirements
• Reinforce your commitment to early
childhood education
• Increase your confidence
• Become a childcare teacher, child
care provider, preschool teacher or
childcare center director
Continuing Education
Look for additional classes on
OCCRRA.org
CLASSES DATES TIME COST
Child Abuse Refresher T | Feb. 18, 2020 6-9 pm $15
Child Abuse I & II W | Feb. 19 & 26, 2020 6-9 pm $30
Communicable Disease Refresher T | Mar. 3, 2020 6-9 pm $15
Communicable Disease I & II W | Mar. 4 & 11, 2020 6-9 pm $30
First Aid for Childcare T | Mar. 24, 2020 6-9 pm $35
Child Abuse Refresher TH | May 7, 2020 6-9 pm $15
Communicable Disease Refresher TH | May 14, 2020 6-9 pm $15
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HEALTH &
credentials in Nail Technology with
the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology.
Students will complete a 200 hour
BEAUTY
(20 week) curriculum that provides
advanced training in manicuring,
pedicuring, artificial nail enhancements,
skin care anatomy, safety, chemistry and
infection control practices. Students
Spa Technology may qualify to participate in clinical
internships throughout the program.
Spa Technology is a dual licensure In addition to working in a salon or
program that will help prepare students spa, licensed Nail Technicians are in
to obtain credentials in both Nail high demand throughout the travel
Technology and Esthetics with the Ohio Esthetician industry and in various other settings.
State Board of Cosmetology. Students Students will gain experience in salon
This licensure program will help prepare
will complete an 800 hour curriculum operations and build skills that they can
students to obtain credentials in
that provides advanced training in: apply to their careers as an independent
Esthetics with the Ohio State Board of
• Manicuring contractor.
Cosmetology. Students will complete
• Pedicuring Tuition cost includes classroom
a 600 hour (43 week) curriculum that
• Artificial nail enhancements materials, tool kit, exam preparation
provides advanced training in skin care
• Skin care practices and Ohio State Board of Cosmetology
practices, makeup application, hair
• Makeup application examination Registration Fee. Tool kits
removal, anatomy, safety, chemistry
Students may qualify to participate and infection control practices. are non-returnable and non-refundable.
in clinical internships throughout the Students may qualify to participate Payment plans available upon request
program. In addition to working in a in clinical internships throughout the Feb. 24, 2020 - July 15, 2020
salon or spa, licensed Nail Technicians program. In addition to working in a M / W | 4:00 - 9:30 pm
and Estheticians are in high demand salon or spa, licensed Nail Technicians 200 hrs | $1,800
throughout the travel industry and in and Estheticians are in high demand
various physician offices. Students will throughout the travel industry and in
gain experience in salon operations and various physician offices. Students will
build skills that they can apply to their gain experience in salon operations and
careers as an independent contractor. build skills that they can apply to their
Prior to program completion students careers as an independent contractor.
will have the opportunity to obtain Prior to program completion students
additional certification as a Certified will have the opportunity to obtain
Tanning Operator and a Relaxation additional certification as a Certified
Massage Certification. Tanning Operator and a Relaxation
Tuition includes classroom materials, Massage Certification.
supplies, exam preparation and Tuition cost for Esthetics includes
Ohio State Board of Cosmetology
examination registration fee.
classroom materials, tool kit, exam
preparation and Ohio State Board of
Massage Therapy Dayton
Requirements: Students must submit Cosmetology examination registration School of Medical Massage
official high school transcript. fee. Requirements: Students must
Feb. 24, 2020 - Dec. 10, 2020 submit official high school transcript.
M - TH | 4:00-9:30 pm Feb. 25, 2020 - Dec. 15, 2020 The objective of this course is to train
800 hours | $5,000* M - TH | 4:00 - 9:30 pm and prepare career-oriented students to
600 hrs | $3,700*
*Tuition: $4,512 + Books/Supplies: $488 obtain licensure as massage therapists.
*Tuition: $3,392 + Books/Supplies: $308 Students must attend 900 hours of
instruction including supervised hands-
on learning, related lectures and clinical
Manicuring experience.
For additional information go to
Manicuring offers individuals seeking www.massageschools.com or call
to build a dynamic career in the Nail 1.888.860.4544 or 419-998-2984.
Technology. This licensure program *Any class days cancelled will be made up
following the final scheduled class day.
will help prepare students to obtain
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HEALTHCARE
& MEDICINE
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistants help to increase the
efficiency of the dentist in the delivery
of oral health care. This program will
prepare you to assist chair-side during
specialty and operative procedures. The graduate is prepared to practice Apollo’s Medical Assisting Program
Students will complete an externship nursing with persons throughout the is accredited by the Commission on
life span within an ethical, economic, Accreditation of Allied Health Education
experience in a local dental facility as
and legal framework, and to function in Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the
part of the program. recommendation of the Medical Assisting
accordance with the Licensed Practical
Aug. 17, 2020 - June 17, 2021 Education Review Board (MAERB).
M-TH | 6:00 - 10:00 pm Nurse scope of practice set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied
Some S | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nurse Practice Act. Health Education Programs, 25400 US
900 hrs. | $9,100* Ottawa & Lima Class Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL
Mar. 9, 2020 - Jan. 26, 2021 33763, 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org
*Tuition: $8,100 + Books/Supplies: $1,000
M - F | 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Aug. 17, 2020 - June 17, 2021
1,376 hrs. | $12,370* M - TH plus some F | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
900 hrs. | $10,800*
*Tuition: $10,860 + Books/Supplies: $1,510
*Tuition: $9,476 + Books/Supplies: $1,324
Lima Class
Aug. 10, 2020 - June 17, 2021 Professional development day; Thursday,
M - F | 7:30 am - 3:30 pm August 13th, 2019 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
1,376 hrs. | $12,370*
*Tuition: $10,860 + Books/Supplies: $1,510 Medical Insurance Specialist
Medical Coding/
Free study tables at the Lima
Campus offered to all LPN students! Billing Program
M-W | 6:30-7:30 am
M-W | 3:30-4:30 pm A medical insurance specialist requires a
working knowledge of coding systems,
coding principles and rules, government
regulations, and third-party payer
Medical Assistant requirements. This nine month program
will prepare students for entry-level
This program prepares you to work in positions in a wide variety of healthcare
both the administrative and clinical settings such as inpatient facilities,
Licensed areas in ambulatory care. Certified physician’s offices and clinics, insurance
Practical Nurse Medical Assistants (CMA’s) work in
private practices, clinics, and medical
companies, and many other health
oriented companies. Upon completion
The LPN serves as a patient advocate laboratories. Some of the duties of of the Medical Insurance Specialist
by collaborating, communicating, a CMA include basic patient care, curriculum, students are prepared and
and working with other members of performing lab tests, taking vital signs, eligible to take nationally recognized
the healthcare team. This 11-month drawing blood, performing EKG’s, certification exams in medical coding.
program prepares the graduate for an giving injections, removing sutures,
and more. Upon completion of the Aug. 17, 2020 - June 17, 2021
entry-level position under the direction M - TH plus some F | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
of a registered nurse, licensed physician, medical assisting program students
856 hrs. | $9,800*
dentist, optometrist or podiatrist. will earn a certificate and be eligible
Classroom work is integrated with for certification in: Medical Assisting, *Tuition: $8,140 + Books/Supplies: $1,660
lab and clinical hands-on learning in Phlebotomy, and Medical Coding.
Professional development day; Thursday,
both acute and chronic care settings. August 13th, 2019 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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State Tested Nurse Aide
(STNA)
A nurse aide performs everyday tasks
under the supervision of nursing and
medical staff. Students receive daily
hands-on training in a lab setting. In
addition to 60 classroom hours, 16
clinical rotation hours are scheduled
and assigned within the first week of
class. Clinical dates and times are in
addition to class schedules. Current
2-step Mantoux (TB) test is required.
Uniform requirements will be discussed
first day of class. Call Ruth Nichols at
419.998.2979 for more information.
Workbook and State Test are included
in tuition cost. State Nurse Aide test is
administered at Apollo within 4 weeks
after successful completion of class.
Apr. 27, 2020 - May 18, 2020 after successful completion of class
76 hrs. | $765 M-W | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm coursework. (Clinicals are various
$10 Registration Fee morning hours. Days and times will be
May 26, 2020 - June 5, 2020
Nov. 4, 2019 - Nov. 25, 2019 M-F | 9:00 am - 4:15 pm based on student and lab availability).
M-W | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm *Class orientation is held the Thursday
evening BEFORE the advertised start date of
Dec. 2, 2019 - Dec. 17, 2019
M-TH | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Phlebotomy the class from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Attendance
is required or your seat will be filled.
Jan. 6, 2020 - Jan. 28, 2020 Jan. 6, 2020 - Mar. 4, 2020*
M,T,TH | 3:30 - 10:00 pm Students are trained in techniques, M/W | 6:00 - 9:00 pm
skills and equipment for the purpose 148 hrs. | $715
Feb. 3, 2020 - Feb. 25, 2020 of safe and effective blood collection.
M-W | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm *Mandatory Orientation: Thursday
Successful completion of the class
January 2, 2020 from 6-9pm
Mar. 2, 2020 - Mar. 23, 2020 consists of fulfilment of evening class
M-W | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm AND 100 hours in the clinical lab Mar. 23, 2020 - May 13, 2020*
and 100 successful venipunctures in M/W | 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Mar. 30, 2020 - Apr. 20, 2020 148 hrs. | $715
M,T,TH | 3:30 - 10:00 pm the clinical lab setting. Please note:
The clinical lab does not begin until *Mandatory Orientation: Thursday
March 19, 2020 from 6-9pm
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PUBLIC
SAFETY
ACCREDITATION #102
Basic Police Academy
This program prepares you for an
entry-level police officer position with
hands-on and classroom training. Upon
successful completion, graduates can
be eligible for positions in local police
departments, county sheriff’s offices,
state facilities and other locations.
The course includes instruction in
administration, legal responsibilities,
human relations, firearms, defensive
driving patrol techniques, civil disorder,
investigation, traffic control and physical
AHA BLS Instructor Course Public Safety Instructor
conditioning. Must have a current American Heart Class will be scheduled upon request.
Association or American Red Cross Call 419-998-2997 for more information.
For more information and enrollment, provider card and complete online
call 419-998-3000 with your name and essentials course prior to class. Class
number and Commander Stechschulte includes instructor materials and online Assistant EMS Instructor
will call to schedule an appointment BLS essentials. Online BLS essentials Class will be scheduled upon request.
with you. will be emailed to student at least 1 Call 419-998-2997 for more information.
week prior to class. Must bring current
Fall 2020 provider card and online certificate of
M-TH | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
S | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
completion on the first day of course. Fire Instructor
740 hrs. | $4,200* Apr. 25, 2020 Class will be scheduled upon request.
S | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Call 419-998-2996 for more information.
*Tuition: $3,860 + Books/Supplies: $340 8 hrs. | $250
American Heart Association Emergency Medical Assistant Fire Instructor
Class will be scheduled upon request.
Online Classes Technician (EMT) Call 419-998-2996 for more information.
Healthcare Provider (BLS) Part 1 | $75 Jan. 7, 2020 - May 5, 2020
(Part 2 & 3 - Practice and Skill Checkoff T/TH | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Live Fire 1403 Operations
by appointment*) 150 hrs. | $1,410 Class will be scheduled upon request.
Heartsaver (HS) CPR AED Part 1 | $100 Jan. 7, 2020 - May 5, 2020 Call 419-998-2996 for more information.
(Part 2 & 3 - Practice and Skill Checkoff T/TH | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
by appointment*) 150 hrs. | $1,410
Basic Fire Investigator
Heartsaver First Aid Part 1 | $100 Class will be scheduled upon request.
(Part 2 & 3 - Practice and Skill Checkoff
Emergency Medical Call 419-998-2996 for more information.
by appointment*) Responder (EMR)
Checkoff only of BLS or HS Skills | $40
Class will be scheduled upon request.
Volunteer Firefighter
for each discipline Nov. 18, 2019 - Dec. 14, 2019
Call 419-998-2997 for more information.
M/W | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
*Checkoffs held T/TH at 3:30 pm. Must call
S | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
419-998-3000 for an appointment.
EMT Refresher 36 hrs. | $420
Class will be scheduled upon request. Class is held in Leipsic
Call 419-998-2997 for more information. Orientation Nov. 4, 2019
10 1.866.998.2824 | 419.998.3000 | www.apollocareercenter.comDec.17, 2019 - Jan. 18, 2020
T/TH | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
S | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
36 hrs. | $420
Orientation December 10, 2019
Level 1 Firefighter
Free with grant approval
Nov. 18, 2019 - Mar. 23, 2020
M/W | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
S | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
160 hrs. | $1,445
Class is held in Leipsic
Orientation Nov. 4, 2019
Dec. 17, 2019 - Apr. 9, 2020
HAZMAT/WMD Operations Class A Live Fire Training
T-TH | 6:00 - 10:00 pm Mar. 2, 2020 - Mar. 16, 2020 Feb. 19, 2020
S | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm M/W | 6:00 - 10:00 pm W | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
160 hrs. | $1,445 S | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 4 hrs. | $50
Orientation Dec. 10, 2019 24 hrs. | $180
Feb. 24, 2020
Mar. 17, 2020 - Mar. 28, 2020 M | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Level 1 Firefighter T/TH | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
S | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
4 hrs. | $50
Mar. 10, 2020
Transition 24 hrs. | $180
T | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Free with grant approval 4 hrs. | $50
Dec. 18, 2019 - Mar. 23, 2020
Emergency Vehicle Operator Mar. 12, 2020
M/W | 6:00 - 10:00 pm Course (EVOC) TH | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
4 hrs. | $50
S | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
124 hrs. | $1,160 Nov. 11, 2019 - Nov. 16, 2019
M/W | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Class is held in Leipsic
Orientation Nov. 4, 2019
S | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Extrication/Rescue
16 hrs. | $170 Jan. 8, 2020
Jan. 18, 2020 - Apr. 9, 2020 Class is held in Leipsic W | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
T/TH | 6:00 - 10:00 pm 4 hrs. | $50
S | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Mar. 31, 2020 - Apr. 4, 2020
124 hrs. | $1,160 T/TH | 6:00 - 10:00 pm June 11, 2020
S | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm TH | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Orientation Dec. 10, 2019 16 hrs. | $170 4 hrs. | $50
Level 2 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives Live Fire LP Burn
Transition Dec. 18, 2019 January 27, 2020
Dec. 9, 2019 - Jan. 29, 2020 W | 6:00 - 10:00 pm M | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
M-W | 6:00 - 10:00 pm 4 hrs. | Free 4 hrs. | $50
S | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Class is held in Leipsic
84 hrs. | $1,100
Orientation Dec. 3, 2019
Jan. 18, 2020
S | 1:00 - 5:00 pm
State Fire Tests
4 hrs. | Free Minimum 10 days pre-registration
June 2, 2020 - June 18, 2020 is required by calling 419-998-2962.
M-TH | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Payment is due at time of registration.
84 hrs. | $1,100
Student arrival no later than 8:45 am.
Orientation June 2, 2020 Picture ID requires.
January 11, 2020
February 8, 2020
April 4, 2020
April 25, 2020
Fire Retest $10 | Fire Reinstatement $25
1.866.998.2824 | 419.998.3000 | www.apollocareercenter.com 11MANUFACTURING, AWS Testing
SKILLED TRADES & WELDING Call 419-998-2980 to register.
Register more than one week in
advance. Test begins at 8 am.
Test Dates:
Automated Manufacturing Nov. 9, 2019
Dec. 14, 2019
Apr. 4, 2020
May 2, 2020
Technology Jan. 18, 2020 May 16, 2020
Feb. 22, 2020 June 13, 2020
Apollo offers individuals seeking to Mar. 21, 2020
achieve a career in machining and
robotics an excellent skills training that
will prepare students to obtain NIMS
(National Institute of Metalworking
Skills) certification and Basic Robotic
certifications. The student will complete
a 640-hour curriculum that provides Students that qualify may participate in Graduates will be eligible to seek
advanced training in: externships throughout the program. AWS Certification in SMAW, GTAW,
• Shop Safety and GMAW. Employment referrals to
• Manual Lathe/Mill Machining Tuition includes classroom materials, companies throughout the region will
• CNC Lathe/Mill Setup and supplies, exam preparation and be provided
Operations certifications. Mar. 9, 2020 - Feb. 23, 2021
• CNC Programming Mar. 9, 2020 - Feb. 4, 2021 M-TH | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
• Dimensional Metrology M-TH | 6:00 - 10:00 pm 696 hrs. | $10,900*
• AutoCAD and CAM Software 648 hrs. | $8,450*
• Robotics *Tuition: $10,340 + Books/Supplies: $560
*Tuition: $6,968 + Books/Supplies: $1,482
Students that qualify may participate in
Structural Plate and
externships throughout the program.
Fabrication Concepts and
Pipe Welding
Tuition includes classroom materials,
supplies, exam preparation, and Plate Welding
The Structural Plate and Pipe Welding
certifications. The Fabrication Concepts and Plate program is a 768-hour one-year
Mar. 9, 2020 - Feb. 4, 2021 Welding program, a 696-hour certificate certificate program. This program is
M-TH | 6:00 - 10:00 pm program, is designed to provide designed to provide portable welding
640 hrs. | $8,450* portable welding credentials for code credentials for code welders. Welders
welders. Welders can test to a number of can test to a number of code-specific
*Tuition: $7,704 + Books/Supplies: $746 code-specific supplements that pattern supplements that pattern themselves
themselves after the qualification after the qualification requirements of
Industrial Maintenance requirements of those specific codes. those specific codes. Through classroom
Through classroom and hands-on and hands-on training, students will
Technician training, students will gain knowledge gain knowledge and practice in the
and practice in the following areas: following areas:
The Industrial Maintenance Technician
• Welding Fundamentals and • Welding Fundamentals and
program will prepare students to
obtain OSHA 30 Safety certification Metrology Metrology
and Environmental Protection Agency • Math for Welders • Math for Welders
(EPA) Refrigerant Recovery Universal • Blueprint Reading / Metallurgy • Blueprint Reading / Metallurgy
certification. Students will complete • Oxy-Fuel Welding/Cutting • Oxy-Fuel Welding/Cutting
a 648-hour curriculum that provides • GMAW • GMAW
advanced training in: • SMAW • SMAW
• Occupational Safety • GTAW • GTAW
• Hydraulics/Pneumatics • FCAW-G • FCAW-G
• Industrial Mechanics • Fabrication • Pipe Welding SMAW & GTAW
• Single Phase Circuits • Professional Development: Resume • Professional Development: Resume
• AC Motor Controls writing, job search, interview skills writing, job search, interview skills
• Machine Control Systems and employability training and employability training
• PLC’s and HVAC
12 1.866.998.2824 | 419.998.3000 | www.apollocareercenter.comGraduates will be eligible to seek AWS Tuition includes classroom materials, Tuition includes classroom materials,
certification in SMAW, GTAW, GMAW and supplies, exam preparation and supplies, exam preparation and
pipe welding. Employment referrals to certifications. certifications.
companies throughout the region will
be provided. Mar. 9, 2020 - Nov. 2, 2020 Fanuc Class
M-TH | 6:00 - 10:00 pm Jan. 11, 2020 - Feb. 15, 2020
Mar. 9, 2020 - Mar. 29, 2021 360 hrs. | $4,300 S | 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
M-TH | 6:00 - 10:00 pm 36 hrs. | $1,500
768 hrs. | $11,950* Electrical Certificate
Apr. 18, 2020 - May 23, 2020
*Tuition: $11,380 + Books/Supplies: $570 The Industrial Electrician certificate S | 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
program as a short-term, 9 month 36 hrs. | $1,500
program where students will be trained in: Yaskawa Class
• Math Feb. 10. 2020 - Mar. 11, 2020
• Electrical safety and schematics M/W | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
• Industrial health and safety (30-Hr 36 hrs. | $1,500
OSHA card)
• Single phase circuits
• AC motor controls
Part-Time Manufacturing
• Machine control systems Apollo offers an extensive catalog of
• Programmable logic controls part-time industrial and welding classes.
Upon successful completion of the These classes offer specific skills in a
course, students will be career ready short period of time at an affordable
Short-Term Welding for an entry-level Industrial Electrician price. They may provide you the skills
position. to earn more money, get a promotion,
Welding certificate program as a short- or give you a helpful edge in the job
term 336-hour, 5-month program where Tuition includes classroom materials, market. For a list of our available classes,
students will be trained in: supplies, exam preparation and visit http://www.apollocareercenter.com/
• Welding Fundamentals & Metrology certifications. adult-education under “Manufacturing
• Math for Welders Mar. 9, 2020 - Nov. 3, 2020 & Welding”, select “Short Term
• Blueprint Reading and Metallurgy M-TH | 6:00 - 10:00 pm Manufacturing and Welding”.
• Oxy Fuel Welding and Cutting 324 hrs. | $4,300
• MIG I, II, III, IV, V Basic Electricity
• Professional Development
• AWS Certification Test
Robotics A short-term introductory electrical
Tuition includes all classroom materials, The robotics program trains students course covers orientation to the
supplies, exam preparation and how to use the latest real-world electrical trades, circuits, theory, national
certification test. robotic automation while applying electrical code (NEC), devices boxes,
science, technology, engineering and conductors and cables, residential
Mar. 9, 2020 - Aug. 31, 2020 mathematics in both a hands-on and electrical services and test equipment.
M-TH | 6:00 - 10:00 pm
online learning environment. Nov. 5, 2019 - Feb. 27, 2020
336 hrs. | $5,500
Upon successful completion of T/TH | 6:00-10:00 pm
CNC Operator the course, students will have the
knowledge to move robots in:
144 hrs. | $1,500
Apollo offers a short term, 8-month • 3D View multi-windows HVAC
CNC operator certificate program where • Create a robotic work cell
This course covers the basic principles
students will complete a 360-hour • Edit robotic properties, parts and
of heating, ventilating and air
curriculum that provides advanced fixtures
conditioning. EPA certification test
training in: • Create fixtures for pick and
fee included. (You must hold EPA
• OSHA 30 placement
certification in order to purchase and
• Manual Lathe/Mill Machining • Programming
work with AC chemicals).
• CNC Lathe/Mill Setup • Motion Instructions
• Operations and Dimensional • File Backup Mar. 16, 2020 - July 27, 2020
Metrology • Handling Pro T, TH | 6:00-10:00 pm
144 hrs. | $2,300
This program will prepare students Fanuc or Yaskawa certifications are
for entry level CNC operator or CNC available and issued upon successful
machinist positions. completion of the course.
1.866.998.2824 | 419.998.3000 | www.apollocareercenter.com 13TRANSPORTATION &
CONSTRUCTION
Truck Driving CLASS A CDL
200 hrs | $4,500
Our CDL courses help the students
prepare for the written permit test
Heavy Equipment Add-On
5-Week Day Class
and the CDL skills test. Our Class A and
M-F | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
at 100 Hours
Class B curriculum meets the Federal
entry level driver training requirements Dec. 9, 2019 - Jan. 23, 2020 The Heavy Equipment course consists
and the State of Ohio requirements Jan. 27, 2020 - Mar. 2, 2020 of 100 hours of training; 10 classroom
to obtain a certificate of completion. Mar. 9, 2020 - Apr. 13, 2020 hours, and 90 field experience hours.
These requirements are vital to obtain Apr. 20, 2020 - May 22, 2020 The course of study covers the following
employment as a truck driver with one May 26, 2020 - June 29, 2020 topics: safety precautions, foundations,
of sixty trucking companies that hire equipment maintenance, equipment
our graduates. Apollo Truck Driving 10-Week Night Class operation and truck and trailer
Academy is licensed by the State of operation.
Ohio and is accredited by the Council on M-TH | 5:00 – 10:00 pm Mar. 19, 2020 - May 4, 2020
Occupational Education and governed Jan. 6, 2020 - Mar. 12, 2020 June 4, 2020 - July 16, 2020
by the Department of Higher Education. Mar. 23, 2020 - June 2, 2020 Aug. 17, 2020 - Sept. 29, 2020
Assistance in placement for qualified M-TH | 5:30 - 9:30 pm
graduates. Financial aid is available based 10-Week Weekend Class 100 hrs. | $3,500
on eligibility through WIOA, NAFTA,
TAA, TRA, OOD, VA, tuition assistance, S-S | 7:30 am – 6:00 pm *Heavy Equipment classes must have a
minimum of 4 students to start classes.
GI Bill, employer sponsored, Workforce *Must have 3 or more students registered
Development.
Admission Requirements:
for Weekend class
Forklift
Mar. 7, 2020 - May 17, 2020
• Students must have a valid Ohio This eight hour course is designed
driver’s license, pass a DOT physical ________________ to teach students the skills to safely
examination and school approved operate a forklift. A certificate is issued
drug screen. upon satisfactory completion. Follows
• 18 years of age allows students to CLASS B LICENSE OSHA guidelines.
drive in-state only Nov. 12, 2019 - Nov. 14, 2019
120 hrs | $3,100
• Minimum age of 21 for interstate Jan. 21, 2020 - Jan. 23, 2020
driving. 3-Week Day Class Feb. 18, 2020 - Feb. 20, 2020
• Students must have no more than Mar. 24, 2020 - Mar. 26, 2020
M-F | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Apr. 21 - 2020 - Apr. 23, 2020
four (4) points on his or her current
license. Jan. 27, 2020 - Feb. 14, 2020 May 26, 2020 - May 28, 2020
• No DUI/DWI/OMVI motor vehicle Mar. 9, 2020 - Mar. 27, 2020 T/TH | 5:30 - 9:30 pm
substance convictions in the Apr. 20, 2020 - May 4, 2020 8 hrs. | $120
previous five (5) years May 26, 2020 - June 15, 2020
*Forklift classes must have 3 students to
There is a $200 application fee which start class. Classes cancelled due to lack of
covers the cost of a copy of driving 6-Week Night Class registrants, will not be rescheduled.
record (driver’s abstract), DOT physical
M-TH | 5:00 – 10:00 pm
and drug screen.
Jan. 6, 2020 - Feb. 18, 2020
Mar. 23, 2020 - May 4, 2020
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14 1.866.998.2824 | 419.998.3000 | www.apollocareercenter.comSPECIAL Casual Culinary Makeup Classes Photography II:
Apr. 2, 2020 – May 7, 2020
Classes Makeup I & II
W/M | Jan. 8/Jan. 13, 2020
TH | 6:30 – 9:30 pm
INTEREST Thanksgiving Side 18 hrs. | $60
6:00 - 8:00 pm | $30
Dishes May 14, 2020 – June 18,
Thursday, November 14, Makeup I & II 2020
CLASSES
2019 T/TH | Apr. 2/Apr. 7, 2020 TH | 6:30 – 9:30 pm
6:00 - 9:00 pm | $35 6:00 - 8:00 pm | $30 18 hrs. | $60
Christmas Cookies Photography III
Register more than 2 weeks in advance. Monday, December 16, Photography Please check our Special
Without sufficient enrollment, classes 2019 Photography I: Interest page on our
will be cancelled. Prices/schedules are 6:00 - 9:00 pm | $35 Jan. 8, 2020 – Feb. 12, website for upcoming
subject to change without notification. Valentines Day Couples 2020 dates.
Date Night W | 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Motorcycle Basic Rider Thursday, February 13,
18 hrs. | $60
Adobe Photoshop CC
2019
Course (BRC) 2020
6:00 - 9:00 pm | $50 per
Feb. 19, 2020 – Mar. 25,
2020
Dec. 3, 2020 - Dec. 19,
2020
Apollo Career Center serves as a training couple W | 6:30 – 9:30 pm T/TH | 6:00 - 9:00 pm
site for Motorcycle Ohio classes. This 18 hrs. | $60 18 hrs. | $175
DIY Easter Basket Treats
course is a combination of classroom Apr. 1, 2020 – May 6, 2020 Beginner Floral
training and hands on motorcycle Thursday, April 9, 2020
6:00 - 9:00 pm | $ $35 W | 6:30 – 9:30 pm Feb. 18, 2020 - Mar. 12,
riding by certified Motorcycle Ohio 18 hrs. | $60 2020
instructors. Registration is $50 per Mother/Daughter T/TH | 6:00 - 9:00 pm
May 13, 2020 – June 17,
person. A motorcycle and helmet will be Baking Exchange Party 24 hrs. | $150
2020
provided. To register for a class, please Thursday, May 7, 2020 W | 6:30 – 9:30 pm
visit www.motorcycle.ohio.gov or call 6:00 - 9:00 pm | $35 per 18 hrs. | $60
1-800-83-RIDER. All classes begin in Mother & Daughter
the Lowry Building, room A05A.
ONLINE Home Inspector Training | $895 Medical Terminology | $545
The American Home Inspection Call 419-998-2981 for registration
CLASSES
program will teach you how to perform directions
a professional inspection on your Once class is registered and payed
own time, in your own home, and at for, you can pick up your book and
your own pace. All of the program online access information in the Adult
Apollo Career Center offers hundreds materials will be shipped to your door. Education office.
of online classes. For a full listing of You’ll learn independently, but not
what’s available, visit our website and alone- with unlimited instructional Medical Transcription | $605
click Online Classes! support. The eight-course books/study Call 419-998-2981 for registration
modules, combined with audio and
American Heart Association visual tutorials, photos of numerous
directions
Learn medical transcription techniques
Online Classes: inspection scenarios, practice exercises with hands-on practice using various
Call 419-998-2962 for registration directions and quizzes, provide you with a step-by- medical forms including history,
step process for executing a complete, physicals, discharge summaries, and
Healthcare Provider (BLS) | $75 thorough, professional home inspection more. You will be exposed to diverse
and producing a professional home accents and dialects and varying diction
Heartsaver (HS) CPR AED, First Aid, inspection report. Information is also styles. Basic editing and proofreading
Heartsaver CPR/AED/FA | $100 provided on how to successfully start
up and market your home inspection
will also be covered to help transcribe
accurately and efficiently. Prerequisites:
• Part 1 is online. business. To register, visit: https:// Word processing skills and Medical
• Parts 2-3 check-offs by appointment www.ahit.com/affiliates/apollo/
Terminology
only. Call 419-998-2962 for more homeinspection.cfm
information.
• Check-off only of BLS or HS skills
costs $40 for each discipline.
1.866.998.2824 | 419.998.3000 | www.apollocareercenter.com 15FINANCIAL AID &
Scholarship Opportunities
Various Business Partners have teamed
up with the Apollo Foundation to
GENERAL INFORMATION provide scholarships to Apollo students
that are working towards completion
of Certificate training programs that
will lead to a skilled career. Students
Financial aid is available through To check on your status with the are required to successfully complete at
a variety of sources for qualified Veterans Affairs, call 800-827-1000 or least 3 months of their program before
individuals in career development the local Lima office at 419-228-3700 they are eligible to apply.
programs. Each source of aid has its own If you live or work in Allen County, you
specific guidelines concerning eligibility are eligible to apply for a scholarship
Bureau of Vocational
and filing dates. through the Lima Rotary Club.
Rehabilitation
Our Financial Aid Manager can guide
This agency provides individuals with
you through the world of PELL Grants,
disabilities services and supports Loan Counseling
Direct Loans, VA benefits and the
necessary to help them attain and Recipients of the Federal Direct
various programs available to you for
maintain employment. Student Loans are required by federal
career development.
Call the Lima office at 419-228-1421 to regulations to complete entrance and
Call Financial Aid Manager, Joy Baeumel,
see if you qualify. exit loan-counseling sessions. Entrance
at 419-998-2990 for an appointment.
counseling sessions must be completed
prior to the student receiving the loan
Workforce Innovation and
Pell Grant (FAFSA) and Direct proceeds. Exit counseling sessions must
Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Loans be completed at the time of graduation
WIOA provides funding for or when a student leaves school. A hold
These are available through the U.S.
underemployed, single parents, will be placed on your Apollo Career
Department of Education. They are
economically disadvantaged, dislocated Center records if you fail to complete
awarded on the basis of your previous
workers and other special needs exit counseling.
year’s income and apply to most 600+
individuals.
hour programs. A 90% attendance rate
and a 1.7 grade point average must be Job Placement/Professional
maintained while attending school. Trade Adjustment Assistance Development
Apply online at www.fasfa.ed.gov (TAA)/Trade Reemployment We are committed to assisting students
Assistance (TRA)/Reemployment in finding jobs within their field of
Trade Adjustment Assistance
Private Loan study. Students enrolled in career
(RTAA) development programs are eligible for
Private student loans are offered
This funding is available to individuals this service.
through private lenders and should only
who have become either unemployed
be used after all federal loan eligibility
or had hours reduced as a result
has been exhausted. These loans are
of increased imports from or shift
in the student’s name but may require
production to foreign countries.
a cosigner and a credit check of the
cosigner to determine eligibility. Call your county’s One-Stop/County
Ohio Means Jobs Department to see if
FASTChoice is a list of recommended
you qualify for funding.
lenders; you are not limited to the
lenders listed. If you choose to work OMJ Allen County | 419-999-0360
with a lender that is not listed, please OMJ Auglaize County | 567-242-2750
notify us so we may process your loan OMJ Hancock County | 419-429-8031
promptly. OMJ Hardin County | 419-674-2312
OMJ Logan County | 937-599-5165
OMJ Mercer County | 419-586-6409
Veterans Educational Benefits (V.A.) OMJ Putnam County | 567-376-3761
Selected programs are approved for OMJ Shelby County | 937-498-4981x297
the training of veterans. Apply online at OMJ Van Wert County | 419-238-4931
https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-
apply/
16 1.866.998.2824 | 419.998.3000 | www.apollocareercenter.comCareer Counseling and Quality Statement Class Cancellations
Assessment Apollo Career Center Adult Workforce If a course is cancelled by Apollo Career
Should you have concerns or questions Education serves to educate, train or Center, a full refund will be made.
regarding your career path, a certified re-train individuals to gain employment,
counselor is on staff to provide increase skills and enrich lives.
Withdrawals
personalized career counseling and assist
you in your decision-making process. If a student withdrawals, refunds will be
Admission handled according to the refund policy.
Full-time classes are open to anyone 18 Fees may apply.
Career Passport years of age or older and not enrolled
Students who fulfill program criteria in in a full-time high school program.
Certifications
career development programs earn a High school diploma or GED is required
Certificate of Completion and an Apollo unless other exceptions apply. All An Apollo certificate of completion will
Career Passport. full-time registrations take place in the be awarded to each student who attends
Adult Education office. 90% of scheduled classes and satisfactorily
completes the required work.
Career Technical Contact the Adult Education office or
Credit Transfer (CT2) Financial Aid Manager for additional
information. Equal Opportunity
As Ohio secondary and adult career-
technical students seek higher It is the policy of the Apollo Joint
education, CT2 initiative allows for Tuition Vocational School District that
approved technical coursework to educational activities, employment
Course fees are established to cover the
be transferred to State 2 and 4 year practices, programs and services are
operating expenses of the Apollo Career
institutions of learning for college offered without regard to race, color,
Center Adult Education programs
credit. Go to https://www.ohiohighered. national origin, gender, religion,
which are self-supporting. Textbooks
org/transfer/ct2 for more information. disability or age.
are included in tuition unless otherwise
notes, and are non-refundable.
School Closings
Accreditation
For fog, ice or snow delays Apollo Adult
Apollo Career Center is a governed Certification Test, Supplies and Tools
Education will automatically delay for
by the Ohio Department of Higher These items, when required, are 2 hours. Classes will start at 10 a.m.
Education (formerly known as the Ohio included in the course fees and are not and end at the regular time. For Fog
Board of Regents) and is fully accredited refundable. Toolkits are packaged and cancellations announcements, Apollo
by the Council on Occupational not broken up. Adult Education will not cancel. For
Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Building
ice and snow cancellations, Apollo
300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, Tele:
Instructors Adult Education will also cancel day
770-396-3898 Fax: 770-396-3790, www.
classes. In any condition, the adult
council.org The State of Ohio Department of night classes will meet as scheduled,
Education certifies all instructors. unless road conditions become
hazardous. In such case, a decision will
be made by 3:00 p.m. Listen to local TV
stations for information or visit www.
hometownstations.com.
College Credit
Apollo Adult Workforce Education has
articulated a number of their Career
Development programs with 2-year and
4-year colleges and universities though
memorandums of understanding. Call
today to find out what credit you can
receive after completion of the program
for transfer. for transfer.
1.866.998.2824 | 419.998.3000 | www.apollocareercenter.com 17Adult Education Quick Facts
Can provide
employers with Offers 12 Full-Time Programs in the
customized training areas of Health Care, Manufacturing,
options for Computer Technology, Law Enforcement,
Serves nine counties in Northwest employee skills Construction, Truck Driving, and Early
and West Central Ohio upgrade Childhood Education
Serves over 100 Fire Offers Job Placement,
Departments and EMS Career Assessment and
Squads in 14 counties Counseling, Work Keys
through our Public testing, Job Profiling, Holds Accreditation by the Council
Safety Division and Career Passports on Occupational Education (COE)
60
Serves over 4,000 adults per year
Provides over
Maintains six fully
accredited Medical
Provides state-of-the-art Programs including 2
career-technical training and full-time Practical
part-time skill upgrade retraining to adult learners Nursing program
training courses
Has state of the art Truck Driving Participates as an integral partner of
Academy on the Apollo Campus Offers comprehensive student the Allen, Putnam, and Paulding
financial services & support County Ohio Means Jobs
Features a 22,000 sq. foot Adult Resource Center which includes an 8,000 sq. foot
School of Medical Careers and 2,000 sq. foot Corporate Training Center
Had an overall 83%
completion rate,
94% licensure
obtainment rate, and American Welding Society
575
88% placement rate Many programs qualify for college
(AWS) Accredited Test Facility credit and are transferable
Offers free adult basic
literacy (ASPIRE) classes Employs upwards of
in reading, writing, and 300 experienced
math in an effort to and highly skilled
assist students in Licenses and industry credentials part-time
obtaining their general issued to full-time students instructors
education degree (GED)
18 1.866.998.2824 | 419.998.3000 | www.apollocareercenter.comNUMBERS
by the
of 2018 Apollo graduates
The district covers are employed, in the
Over 750 students
610 square miles and military, and/or enrolled
are enrolled for 96.1%
EST. includes all or parts in full or part-time post-
of five counties. 2019-20.
1976 secondary education.
We are the career-technical education district for juniors & seniors from 11 high schools: Ada, Allen East,
Bath, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Elida, Hardin Northern, Perry, Shawnee, Spencerville & Wapakoneta.
There are 6 satellite programs housed within the We offer over 20 career-technical
district. Apollo provides the instructors, programs which prepare students for
equipment and supplies for programs at Bath, entry-level positions in hundreds of
Bluffton, Elida, Perry, Shawnee and Wapakoneta occupational fields and post-
high schools. secondary educational programs.
NEW Students earned Fun Facts
701 Graduates with technical or
Electrical Systems Technology will be applied science associate degrees
added to the list of high school
industry credentials
can out-earn bachelor's degree
programs for the 2020 school year. in 2018-19 holders by $11,000
Apollo Career Center high
Four retail student-run businesses open to the public: school students are members
of BPA, FFA, FCCLA or
SkillsUSA. Those who achieve
the highest standards qualify
for membership in National
The Salon The Spa Garden Floral Design Career Technical Honor
at Apollo at Apollo Café Shop Society.
Students can earn college credit through dual
Each year high school carpentry
enrollment and post-secondary options, in addition to students build a house, frame
licenses and certifications. These opportunities save to finish, that is sold at auction.
students and parents time and money after graduation.
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$500 Apollo Electric Company
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Interiors $500 Apollo
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Over 400 grandparents and
students shared ice cream
and some one-on-one time
during Apollo’s annual
Grandparents’ Day.
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Multimedia Welding & Fabrication
Technology $500 Diamond
$500 Garmann/ Manufacturing of
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Culinary Arts
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