We are proud to partner with Graham to bring career programming—called satellite programs—directly to students. These advanced programs allow students to gain valuable career education without traveling to our Bellefontaine campus.

Foundational courses in specific pathways start as early as freshman year, enabling students to earn certifications, credentials, and college credits while still in high school.

The following career programs are offered at Graham Middle School.

This hands-on program makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems.

Courses:

• AFNR

• 8th Leadership

• 7th Intro to Ag

• 6th Career Exploration

The following career programs are offered at Graham High School.

This hands-on program makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems.

Students learn animal science and management, plant and horticultural science, food science, business management, energy systems, environmental science, and mechanical principles.

Courses:

• Business management for Ag

• Animal & Plant Science

• Meat Science & Technology

• Greenhouse and Nursery Management

• Livestock Selection, Nutrition & Management

• Capstone

Certifications:

• Ohio Agribusiness - Agribusiness and Production Systems Certification

• Grain Grading License

• OSHA-10

• Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification

• Elanco Veterinary Medial Applications Certification

• BASF Plant Science

Where can a Career in Ag Take You?

Students prepare for careers in various business disciplines across a variety of industries such as business management, human resources, operations management, distribution and logistics, supply chain and legal or medical office management. Hands-on experiences include running the coffee shop, The Daily Grind, at Graham High School.

Courses:

• Business Foundations

• Management Principals

• Entrepreneurship

• Marketing

• Capstone

Certifications

• Google Adwords

• Google Analytics

• Leadership certifications through Six Sigma

Instructor: Ashley Cook

Where can a Career in Business Take You?

Are you interested in hands-on courses learning about basic skills that can be used in everyday life? Students will be challenged to become a doer and a thinker by designing and building exciting hands-on projects from wood and other materials. The Build It Workshop classes will provide you an exciting and dynamic place to be creative and explorative. Gain confidence while building project pieces and developing crucial life skills.

Courses:

• Engineering Design

• Welding Technologies

• Build It Workshop I

• Build It Workshop II

Certifications:

• OSHA-10 certification

Where can a Career in Engineering Take You?

Students explore careers and develop a career plan and develop personal attributes that contribute to healthy families, community involvement, and workplace productivity. With a variety of courses to choose from, students will develop knowledge of food and nutrition to make informed choices that support safe, affordable and sustainable food practices, and budget for personal or family needs.

Courses:

• Child & Development

• Global Foods

• Leadership & Community Engagement

• Leadership II

• Career Readiness (Job)

• Interior Design, Furnishings & Management

Certifications:

• CPR/First Aid

• ServSafe Certifications

• Leadership Excellence

Where can a Career in Family And Consumer Sciences Take You?