We are proud to partner with Riverside 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 Riverside 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:

• 8th Grade Intro to Ag Mini

This course gives students a taste of the manufacturing career cluster

Courses:

• Manufacturing Mini MS

The following career programs are offered at Riverside 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.

Courses:

• AFNR

• Business Management for Ag

• Mechanical Principles

• Greenhouse & Nursery Management

• Livestock Selection, Nutrition, & Management

Certifications:

• OSHA-10

• Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science Certification

• Elanco Veterinary Medical Applications Certification

• BASF Plant Science

• Grain Grading License

• Ohio Agribusiness Assn - Agribusiness & Production Systems Certification

Where can a Career in Agribusiness Take You?

Students prepare for careers in various business disciplines across a variety of industries. Students also use technology to synthesize and share business information, apply techniques used to manage people, learn accounting procedures and learn the basics of office management. Students participate in the BPA Workplace Skills Assessment program as well as create an Ohio Means Jobs account, doing career research and working to earn a job readiness seal of validation. Students also have the opportunity to participate in College Credit Plus.

Courses:

• Business Foundations

• Fundamentals of Business & Admin Services

• Office Management

• Strategic Entrepreneurship

Certifications:

• Microsoft Office Specialist Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Entrepreneurship Certification

• Small Business Certification

• Leadership Excellence - Student

Where can a Career in Business Take You?

Students nurture their creativity in a safe and exciting environment. Students craft messages through a variety of software programs and applications. Students work independently and in teams in a remodeled and comfortable classroom to explore the world around them. Students connect to real-world learning by visiting colleges, businesses, movie sets and newspaper printing companies to gain the most out of this educational experience. Students are part of BPA and have the opportunity to strengthen their professional and leadership skills by competing throughout the year. Program highlights include: manage a video newsmagazine, produce the school newspaper, operate a student-run radio station, and coordinate special events.

Courses

• Business of Arts & Communications

• Media Arts Primer

• Photographic Composition

• Digital Cinema

Where can a Career in Digital Design Take You?

The Advanced Manufacturing program provides students with the necessary technical and academic skills to research and create “CAD” product models with features and functions that meet the needs of the customer, manufacturer, and the overall business. Operations provide students with the skills to administer the manufacturing process, including robots/automation, installation, tools and dies, logistics, inventory control, assembly, repair and quality.

Courses:

• Intro to Design & Development

• Robotics

• Automation w/Robotics

• Digital Electronics

Certifications:

• FANUC- Handling Tool Operations and Programming

• MotomanFS100/DX100 Basic Programming with Material Handling

• Festo NC3 Industry 4.0 Certification- Intro to Mechatronics- CQ50

• OSHA 10

Where can a Career in Manufacturing Take You?