Career Class
In the Careers class elective, students learn about a variety of career fields, resume-building strategies, interview tips, skill and talent development, and other concepts that allow them to explore potential career fields and learn more about successful tactics when they enter the workforce.
Speaker Series
A component of the Careers course is a weekly speaker series. Experts in various career fields are asked to do a presentation to the class which explores how the speaker entered the field, the education and skills needed for the field, and their career experience. Speakers are alumni, current staff members, or members of the Crusader family. Speakers have included:
| Police Work | John Crane | CCHS support staff & coach, retired police officer, CCHS parent |
| Nursing | Jennifer Paul | CCHS school nurse & CCHS parent |
| Carpentry & Woodwork | David Scholl | CCHS English teacher, CCHS parent, has a small business in carpentry |
| School Administration | Dave Oates | CCHS principal |
| Accounting | Dave Vincente | CCHS math teacher, former accountant |
| Finance/Insurance | Lane Knore | CCHS business teacher, CCHS parent, former financial advisor |
| Commodities/Stocks | John Weeks | CCHS theology teacher, former commodities trader |
| Belden Brick Company | Bob Belden | CCHS graduate, CCHS parent |
| Religious Vocations | Fr. Don King | CCHS graduate, SCCS president |
| Preschool Teacher/Owner | Jo Ann Kuntz | CCHS alumni, CCHS parent, business owner |
| Guidance Counseling | Jeff Lindesmith | CCHS Director of Guidance & coach, CCHS parent |
| NASA | Ron Sicker | CCHS alumni |
| Dentistry | Dr. Dan Paulus | CCHS alumni |
| Beautician | Jen Zimmerman | CCHS alumni, stylist |
| US Military | Mark Rogers | CCHS alumni, US Air Force |
| Theatre/Arts Administration | Dr. Tricia Ostertag | CCHS alumni, CCHS development director, former VP of ArtsInStark |
| Sports Training | John Massarelli | CCHS alumni, CCHS parent, former professional baseball player |
| Veterinarian Services | Dr. Heidi Watters | CCHS parent |
| Graphic Design | Kelly Massarelli | CCHS graphic design & arts teacher, CCHS alumni, CCHS parent |
| Barber | Joe Ianni | CCHS parent, stylist |
| Restaurant Ownership | Sandy Doll | CCHS parent |
| Criminal Justice Careers | Dr. Angela Smith Alder | Stark State
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Real Estate
| Joanna Belden | CCHS parent |
| Attorney at Law | Laura Mills | CCHS parent, attorney |
| City Government | Mayor Russ Sharnsky | Mayor of Fairlawn |
| Marketing & Advertising | Kristie Cramer | CCHS alumni, CCHS parent, CCHS marketing director |
| County Government | Fred Scott | Tuscarawas County Prosecutor |
| Chiropractic Services | Dr. Emelia Bracken | CCHS alumni, chiropractor |
| Radiology | Dr. Michael Soehnlen | CCHS alumni, radiologist |
| Advertising | Matt Nist | CCHS alumni, account manager |
Geology
| Lindsay Selle
| CCHS alumni |
Course Work
We help prepare students for successful careers in a variety of ways.
On Campus
We believe each department prepares students for successful careers by encouraging accountability, developing critical thinking skills, and instilling discipline. Every class has a public speaking component, requiring students to give oral presentations, to encourage strong communication skills which employers highly desire. We also offer an array of classes that directly prepare students for the career field:
Art Department:
Graphic Design 1 & 2
Multimedia
Business Department:
Accountancy
Marketing
Coding
Game Design
Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science
Social Studies Department:
Career Class
Economics
Off Campus
It is also possible for students to explore career and vocation courses outside of the building.
College Credit Plus allows students to select coursework in potential career fields. Central students often take courses through Stark State, Stark State opens their classes to our students, including courses in various trades and vocations.
With the assistance of our guidance department, Central students can pursue specialty programs found at our partner schools such as Perry and R.G. Drage. These programs vary based upon student interest and availability.