Monday, February 14, 2011

CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER IS MAJOR ASSET TO STUDENTS OF NEW BOSTON

It is with great pleasure that I offer my congratulations to the administration, staff and students of the Scioto County Career Technical Center for 40 years of service to our area.

In 1971, the Scioto County Joint Vocational School and Technical College opened its doors. I had the privilege of being one of it's first students and was in the first 2-year graduating class in 1973. Since that time, the school has changed its named to the Scioto County Career Technical Center and has made a major positive impact on thousands of lives.

Vocational education and training has been and will continue to be an avenue for our youth to be successful in our global economy. Among the programs currently offered are business, health care, transportation, industrial, public safety and also short-term programs in firefighter, nurse aide and phlebotomy.

Glenwood School Superintendent Mike Staggs informs me that an average of 10 students a year from the New Boston community have attended programs at the Scioto County Career Technical Center and moved forward with very productive lives.

I am very proud to have been associated with the Scioto County Career Technical Center and congratulate them on 40 years of excellent service to the students of not only New Boston but those throughout Scioto County.

Mike Payton
02-14-2011