Upper Valley Career Center Adult Education

Upper Valley Career Center Adult Education The high school opened later that Fall. Upper Valley Career Center is the areas leader in adult career and technical education.

Adult Workforce Education

The Upper Valley Career Center, previously known as UVJVS, opened during the summer of 1975 with career tech training for adult learners. Our workforce development training and services are customizable for business and industry and full time programs are financial aid eligible for those who qualify. Whether you are interested in a non-traditional career or mainstream employment, our counselor and training consultants can assist.

On Friday, our staff celebrated the end of the school year with UVCC's annual Last Day Luncheon. Congratulations to the...
05/27/2026

On Friday, our staff celebrated the end of the school year with UVCC's annual Last Day Luncheon. Congratulations to the following staff members who received awards:

UVCC Education Association Award:
▪️Andy Buehler (2024-2025 President)

30 Years of Service:
▪️Patricia Moore

25 Years of Service:
▪️Mitzi Clark
▪️Jeffrey Shaffer
▪️Douglas Siefring
▪️Stephen Stamper
▪️Phyllis Stoll
▪️Roger Voisard

20 Years of Service:
▪️Amber Banning
▪️Andy Hite
▪️Frank Harris
▪️Nicole Luciano

15 Years of Service:
▪️Jason Haak
▪️Natalee Heath
▪️Matthew Meyer

10 Years of Service:
▪️David Collins
▪️Anthony Fraley
▪️Tiffany Hickerson
▪️Sarah Quick
▪️Jeannette Schmelzer

5 Years of Service:
▪️Traci Anthony
▪️Kimberly Card
▪️Tanya Cross
▪️Amanda Davidson
▪️Zachary Friend
▪️Nichole Leistner
▪️Timothy Martin
▪️Ryan McCoart
▪️John Sammons
▪️Frank Tomasello
▪️Ryan Tremblay
▪️Steven Verhoff

Retirement Recognition
▪️Phyllis Stoll
▪️Pat Gibson

Perfect Attendance 2025-2026
▪️Mark Bell
▪️Marie Shaneyfelt
▪️Matt Stager

Substitute Teacher Recognition
▪️Bob Bogart
▪️Missy Courtright
▪️Joe Jackson
▪️Terry Meyer
▪️Karen Sink

Today, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We remember, we are grateful, w...
05/25/2026

Today, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We remember, we are grateful, we will never forget. 🇺🇸

Your next chapter might start sooner than you think! Get career-ready in less than a year with UVCC Adult Education's ha...
05/23/2026

Your next chapter might start sooner than you think!

Get career-ready in less than a year with UVCC Adult Education's hands-on industrial programs.
We are enrolling NOW for the following programs in Fall 2026:
▪️Advanced Manufacturing Maintenance: PLC Specialty
▪️Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration
▪️Precision Tooling & Machining
▪️Welding, Fabrication and Allied Processes

If you are ready to step into a high-demand industry, your next career starts here with UVCC Adult Education! To begin the application process, please visit our website at https://ow.ly/EUsh50Z2kJ4

Adult Education updates have a new home starting July 1! 🖤As part of UVCC's unified brand approach, we will be transitio...
05/20/2026

Adult Education updates have a new home starting July 1! 🖤

As part of UVCC's unified brand approach, we will be transitioning our Adult Education page into one combined UVCC Facebook presence for both High School and Adult Education programs.

Our goal is to create a stronger, more connected UVCC community while making it easier to stay informed about all of the opportunities we offer.

Be sure to follow our main UVCC page here at Upper Valley Career Center so you don’t miss future updates and exciting news!

UVCC Adult Education students are building more than technical skills. They’re developing the professional tools needed ...
05/19/2026

UVCC Adult Education students are building more than technical skills. They’re developing the professional tools needed to thrive in any workplace.

On May 7, students joined Jenna Meyers and Mario Morales for Wired to Lead: Emotional Control in High-Pressure Work, where they explored strategies for staying calm, focused, and effective under pressure.

Hands-on or log-on? Now the choice is yours! 📚Of course, UVCC is known for hands-on learning, but did you know we also o...
05/14/2026

Hands-on or log-on? Now the choice is yours! 📚

Of course, UVCC is known for hands-on learning, but did you know we also offer HUNDREDS of online courses you can take from the comfort of home?

Whether you're leveling up your career or diving into something new, there's a class for you. Class categories include Art & Design, Business, Computer Science, Construction & Trades, Health & Fitness, Information Technologies, Teacher Professional Development and SO much more!

Classes are self-paced or instructor-led and start at just $99. If you are looking to do some skill enhancement, this is the route for you!

Start learning your way 👉 ed2go.com/uppervalleycc

A huge thank you to Nathan Pence and Lochard HVAC, Plumbing and Service for their generous donation to our Adult Educati...
05/13/2026

A huge thank you to Nathan Pence and Lochard HVAC, Plumbing and Service for their generous donation to our Adult Education HVAC/R program. Their contribution of two 916SA Multipoise Condensing Gas Furnaces, valued at $3,000, will help provide our students with hands-on experience using industry-standard equipment.

This donation supports the continued growth of our high-demand HVAC program, ensuring students have access to the tools and resources needed to build real-world skills while helping us meet the needs of both our students and our community partners.

The 916SA Multipoise Condensing Gas Furnace features the single-stage Legacy™ System and a fixed-speed, constant torque ECM blower motor, giving students the opportunity to train on equipment designed for electrical efficiency and modern industry standards.

Thank you for investing in the future of skilled trades at UVCC! 🔧

In celebration of International Nurses Day, we’re recognizing the many pathways into healthcare and the opportunities av...
05/12/2026

In celebration of International Nurses Day, we’re recognizing the many pathways into healthcare and the opportunities available through Upper Valley Career Center for learners at every stage of their journey.

Whether students are just beginning to explore the healthcare field or advancing their professional careers, UVCC offers programs designed to build knowledge, confidence and hands-on experience every step of the way.

Our Medical Careers Academy gives high school students a strong foundation in healthcare basics, preparing them for a variety of postsecondary pathways. Through UVCC Adult Education, students can continue their journey with our CNA, Practical Nursing and LPN to RN programs, gaining the skills needed to grow and succeed in this essential field.

Today, we celebrate the dedication, compassion and impact of nurses everywhere, and we’re proud to help prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. 💙🩺

Looking for a new career? UVCC is hiring for several positions. ⬇️- High School First Responders Academy Paraprofessiona...
05/08/2026

Looking for a new career? UVCC is hiring for several positions. ⬇️

- High School First Responders Academy Paraprofessional
- High School Cosmetology Paraprofessional
- High School Medical Careers Academy Instructor
- Bus Drivers
- Substitute Teachers
- Adult Education Aspire Instructor - Shelby County Jail
- Adult Education Electrical Instructor
- Adult Education HVAC/R Instructor
- Adult Education PLC and Robotics Instructor for Advanced Manufacturing Maintenance Program
- Adult Education Plumbing, Pipes and Fixtures Instructor in HVAC/R Program
- Adult Education Precision Tooling and Machining Instructor
- Adult Education Welding Instructor
- Adult Education Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor
- Adult Education Nursing Instructor (PN and/or LPN to RN program)

For more information or to apply, please visit:
https://www.applitrack.com/dayton/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=38856

UVCC’s Adult Education Precision Tooling & Machining program prepares students for careers producing the high-precision ...
05/07/2026

UVCC’s Adult Education Precision Tooling & Machining program prepares students for careers producing the high-precision parts used in modern manufacturing.

Through hands-on training, students learn to read blueprints, measure and inspect parts, and operate both manual and CNC machining equipment such as lathes and milling machines. Students also gain experience with CAD/CAM software to design parts and program machines.

By the end of the program, students develop the technical skills and industry knowledge needed for careers in machining, CNC operation, and advanced manufacturing.

Enroll NOW for the fall semester!

Ready to take the next step? Visit our website: https://www.uppervalleycc.org/o/adult-division/page/precision-tooling-machining

We wanted to extend a huge thank you to some local businesses and organizations for supporting our Adult Education Indus...
05/06/2026

We wanted to extend a huge thank you to some local businesses and organizations for supporting our Adult Education Industrial Program Career Fair a couple weeks back.

Your partnership helps connect our students with career opportunities while helping them build essential professional skills like networking, developing their elevator speeches and learning how to confidently market themselves to employers. We appreciate your time, expertise and investment in preparing the future workforce.

Thank you to:
• EES Facility Services
• SMART Union (Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation)
• Perrigo
• Miami County Department of Job and Family Services
• PDS Tech Commercial
• Crown
• ChillTex, LLC
• Area Energy & Electric, Inc.
• Slagle Mechanical
• Conagra Foodservice
• Lochard Inc.
• KTH Parts Industries, Inc.
• Logan Services
• IDC Spring

We are grateful for your support of our students and our community’s future workforce!

Address

8901 Looney Road
Piqua, OH
45356

Telephone

+19377781980

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