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Choffin Career & Technical Center Information:
Address: 200 East Wood Steet, Youngstown, OH 44503
High School Phone Number: 330.744.8700
Adult Education Phone Number: 330.744.8723
Email: Denise Vaclav-Danko
Administrative Specialist - Adult Education
Denise.VaclavDanko@Youngstown.k12.oh.us
Click here for a complete list of phone numbers and email addresses for the Adult Education Staff Directory.
Accreditation
Choffin CTC is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. Choffin Career Center’s faculty meets the Ohio Department of Education’s requirements for career and technical instructors.
Entrance Requirements
All full time programs and two part-time programs (Nurse Aide and Phlebotomy) require the ACT WorkKeys entrance exam. A physical examination, vaccination, criminal background check and drug screen may be required for enrollment in some programs and classes as well as for state board licenses. It is highly recommended that students enrolled in medical courses receive a Hepatitis B vaccination and update all immunizations prior to attending class. Some programs have additional requirements to which students should refer.
Click for Current Testing Dates and More Information on WorkKeys.
Payment of Fees
*Prices Are Subject to Change
All tuition fees are listed in the class schedules. Course fees are to be paid in full at time of registration for most part-time classes. Full-time programs are payable by trimester or semester. Financial Aid is available for eligible students in full-time (over 600 hrs.) programs only. Full-time programs may be funded through WIA, Pell Grants, and other sources. Call (330) 744-8703 for more financial aid information concerning full-time programs.
Payment of Fees
Choffin Career & Technical Center will issue refunds for Part-Time classes upon written notification only under the following circumstances:
• Full refund if classes are cancelled by Choffin Career & Technical Center
• Full refund minus a $75.00 administrative fee if withdrawing five (5) business days prior to the first day of class.
• NO REFUNDS will be made after the first class meeting or for one night classes.
Choffin Career & Technical Center will issue refunds for Full-Time courses upon written notification only under the following circumstances:
• For health programs that begin in August, a refund minus a portion of the deposit will be issued
if the withdrawal is prior to August 1. If the department receives notification of withdrawal on or
after August 1, a tuition refund minus full deposit will be issued.
• For other programs that begin on or after September 1, a refund minus a portion of the dep-
osit will be issued if a written notification of withdrawal is requested no later than 21 days prior to the starting date of the program. If the department receives notification of withdrawal less than 21 days prior.
• Fifty percent (50%) refund during the first week of the program.
• Twenty-five percent (25%) refund during the second week of the program.
• NO REFUNDS will be made after the third week of the trimester/quarter of the program.
• All other refunds will be based on the Federal Refund Policy.
Class Cancellations
Choffin Career & Technical Center reserves the right to cancel, discontinue, postpone, or combine classes. Classes require a minimum enrollment and may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollments. For this reason, please register early to reserve a place in the class(es) of your choice. Every effort will be made to notify the registrants that a class has been filled postponed or cancelled in a timely manner.
Textbooks/Supplies
Each enrolled person is expected to purchase his/her own supplies. These supplies vary in price and are not included in the fees for the class unless otherwise noted. Uniforms are not included in the price of classes. Textbooks may be included. See individual listings for details.
Certificate of Completion
Part-Time Certification - A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to each student who has satisfactorily completed (90% or higher) the required course work and has attended ninety percent (90%) of the scheduled classes. If the course is less than 20 hours in length, 100% attendance is mandatory. Full-Time Certification - A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to each student who completes his/her program with a C average or better and with ninety percent (90%) attendance throughout the entire program.
Group Discounts on Part-Time Classes
Choffin offers a 10% discount for agencies and companies enrolling ten or more individuals. Discounts also apply for group customized training. Full-time employees of the Youngstown City Schools will receive a 10% discount.
Senior Citizens’ Discount
Senior citizens, age 65 or over, will receive a 10 percent discount on the part-time class tuition fee (discount does not apply to material fees) except where indicated.
Disabled Students
Choffin Career & Technical Center is totally accessible to students who have mobility issues. Prior to arrival at Choffin CTC, students can call 330-744-8715 for parking instructions, reasonable accomodations, and the location of the elevator.
Disclaimer
Certain risks may be involved in each course described herein. Choffin CTC shall not be liable for any losses or injury whatsoever to persons or property arising from enrollment in any course described herein. By registering for a course, the registrant acknowledges the assumption of those risks and releases Choffin CTC from any liability whatsoever. Students enrolled in courses offered through the Adult Education Department are subject to Choffin CTC’s regulations and policies including those pertaining to student conduct and discipline. In addition, while every effort is made to provide accurate information, Choffin CTC reserves the right to make changes in this course catalog.
School Closing
If a class is cancelled due to emergency weather conditions or a teacher absence, a makeup class may be scheduled, if needed, at the discretion of Choffin Career & Technical Center. Closing of the daytime classes at Choffin CTC DOES NOT necessarily mean that the evening classes will be cancelled. The decision to cancel evening classes will be made by Adult Education administration by 3:30 PM. Students should listen to the radio or TV or call the school at 330-744-8715/330-744-8723 for further information.
FREE Parking
Choffin Career and Technical Center’s visitors/students/staff can park in any of the available parking areas in the front or side lots.