The Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office recently hosted their annual Business, Industry & College Showcase event at the Paulding County OSU Extension Building. The building buzzed with energy as students explored promising career pathways and learned more about Paulding County business as they connected with industry leaders. Junior and senior students from Antwerp, Paulding,…
Vantage Career Center is honored to have welcomed Congressman Bob Latta for a visit to our campus! By taking part in some activities and interacting with the students, Latta was able to experience the hands-on skill training that Vantage is known for. A presentation highlighted the future of Vantage and the new additions that will…
The Western Buckeye ESC hosted the Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Program on March 3rd at the Vantage Career Center. The Van Wert County winners are as follows: Crestview – Samuel Boroff Lincolnview – Trace Klausing Van Wert – Amanda Burenga – County Winner As the county winner, Amanda received a $500 scholarship from the Western…
On Monday, February 3, 2025, Vantage Career Center opened its doors to over 850 sophomores from 13 associate school districts for its annual Sophomore Day, an immersive experience designed to introduce students to hands-on technical career education. This event provided students with a firsthand look at Vantage student life, career opportunities, and the potential pathways…
Suitehearts is a 2-act comedy by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore, on Monday Feb 3rd and Tuesday Feb 4th Auditions will be held at Vantage Career Center, 818 N Franklin Street in Van Wert at 7:00 PM both evenings. Performance dates will be April 4,5,6,11,12 & 13. Scripts are available to preview prior to…
Vantage Career Center’s Adult Postsecondary Education Center is excited to promote its FANUC Robot Programing courses, which are designed to equip individuals and businesses with cutting-edge robotics skills. This program offers a comprehensive learning experience for entry-level participants, engineers, maintenance supervisors, operators, and anyone looking to advance their career or upskill their teams. The credential…
Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $13,332 to 13 local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program. Thanks to the 80% of members who round up their electric bill and donate to this fund, PPEC has provided more than $710,900 to northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana communities since 2010.…
If you are seeking an extraordinary restaurant experience that is delicious and meaningful, Cup & Saucer at Vantage Career Center awaits you. Managed by Vantage’s talented junior and senior Culinary Arts students under the skilled leadership of Chef Instructor, Chad Conklin, this restaurant offers more than just a meal – it offers a showcase of…
Antwerp Chamber of Commerce is once again sponsoring the Cutie Pie Contest at Day in the Park on August 10th. Do you have a cutie pie in your house? Is your phone loaded with pictures of your cutie pie? Do you take every opportunity to show off pictures of your cutie pie? Enter your cutie…
The Paulding County Economic Development (PCED) office will host a Business, Industry, & College Expo Showcase event on April 3 at the Extension Building on the Paulding County Fairgrounds. The event will bring junior and senior students from all three Paulding County high schools in addition to Continental High School to learn about, meet and…
Vantage Career Center will be offering an opportunity for local community members, interested adult and high school students, parents, alumni, and associate school district staff to explore Vantage programs at the annual Open House and “Taste of Vantage” set for Monday, February 26, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm. The Open House is a celebration…
At Vantage Career Center, the spirit of giving takes center stage every year as the Interact Club embarks on a mission to spread joy and happiness through their Toss-A-Toy event. This year, the club not only surpassed their previous fundraising efforts, but set a new record by raising an astounding $8,000.00. This impressive accomplishment allowed…
Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $13,044 to 8 local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program. About 80% of PPEC members round up their electric bill and donate those pennies to this fund, making a huge impact in the co-op’s northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana communities. Participating members…
