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Get a jump on a career in a high-demand field
Earn college credits through Stark State’s College Credit Plus (CCP) courses that lead to a credential for a high-demand job.
It’s simple. It’s free. And you can finish it while you’re still in high school. Earn your high school diploma and an industry-recognized credential and get working. Then you’re also set to use the free college credits you’ve earned toward a Stark State certificate or associate degree to further your career.
See your high school guidance counselor to complete these steps
- choose the option that’s right for you
- fill out an application
- submit your high school transcript
- share your placement or ACT scores
With your diploma and credential you can
- apply for entry-level positions in your field
- apply for Stark State scholarships
- use your free credits toward a certificate or associate degree
Choose the path that works for you
3G welding certification exam preparation
Prepares you for American Welding Society certified welder exam
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MST127 | principles of welding | 3 |
| MST128 | welding laboratory | 3 |
| MST136 | 3G welding certification exam preparatory | 2 |
Automation and Robotics/Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
*Prepares you for FANUC-Handling Tool Operation (6-point credential) and Programming and CompTIA Network (6-point credential) certifications.
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| AIT121 | industrial Internet of Things | 3 |
| AIT139 | introduction of robotics | 2 |
| AIT220 | industrial robotics | 4 |
| NET121 | introduction to networking | 3 |
*Note: Both credentials must be earned to total the 12-points needed to satisfy Ohio Department of Education Industry Credential and Workforce Readiness Graduation Pathway requirements. Also, note that seniors graduating in 2022 are NOT able to use this pathway to fulfill graduation requirements, as the Ohio Department of Education has approved this pathway, effective beginning the 2022-2023 school year.
Automotive maintenance and light repair
Prepares you for Automotive Service Excellence maintenance and light repair (G1) certification exam
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| AUT121 | automotive technical skills | 2 |
| AUT122 | automotive systems and engine technology | 4 |
| AUT123 | engine diagnosis and major service | 4 |
| AUT124 | vehicle chassis systems | 4 |
| AUT125 | automotive electrical and accessory systems | 4 |
| AUT126 | automotive hvac systems | 2 |
Emergency fire services
Prepares you for Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio firefighter II certification exam
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| FST228 | firefighter 1 and 2 | 11 |
Emergency medical services
Prepares you for Ohio Department of Public Safety – EMT basic certification exam
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| EMS121 | emergency medical technician | 7 |
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration
Prepares you for Environmental Protection Agency refrigerant recovery core + level 2 certification exam
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| HVC121 | HVACR principles I | 3 |
| HVC122 | HVACR principles II | 3 |
| HVC227 | HVACR field installation techniques and procedures | 4 |
| HVC234 | HVACR electrical systems and applications | 3 |
Help Desk and computer user support
Prepares you for CompTIA A+ and Network Plus certification exams
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| NET121 | intro to computer networking | 3 |
| NET131 | Microsoft client operating system | 3 |
| NET244 | Microsoft networking I | 3 |
| NET120 | PC upgrade and maintenance | 3 |
| CIS121 | help desk and customer support concepts | 3 |
Medical billing
Prepares you for National Health Career Association certified billing and coding specialist exam
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| SSC101 | student success seminar | 1 |
| BIO101 | introduction to anatomy and physiology | 3 |
| BIO125 | medical terminology | 3 |
| HIT101 | medical claims methodology | 3 |
| HIT102 | computer applications for professionals | 3 |
| ITD122 | computer applications for professionals | 3 |
| HIT123 | health care legal and ethical issues | 3 |
| HIT230 | health care delivery in the US | 2 |
Microsoft applications professional
Prepares you for Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| AOT107 | digital technologies | 1 |
| AOT127 | word processing – Microsoft Word | 3 |
| AOT226 | spreadsheet – Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| AOT236 | database applications – Microsoft Access | 3 |
| ITD104 | computer applications – PowerPoint | 1 |
| ITD108 | Microsoft Outlook | 1 |
| ITD140 | digital project management | 3 |
Phlebotomy technician
Prepares you for American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) phlebotomy technician exam
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| SSC101 | student success seminar | 1 |
| BIO101 | introduction to anatomy and physiology | 3 |
| BIO125 | medical terminology | 3 |
| COM122 | interpersonal communications | 3 |
| ITD122 | computer applications for professionals | 3 |
| MAT234 | introduction to phlebotomy | 3 |
| MAT235 | phlebotomy practicum* | 1 |
*must be 18 years old
Precision machining and CNC programming
Prepares you for NIMS machining level 1 certificate exam
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| AIT122 | machine tools | 4 |
| AIT123 | advanced machine tools | 4 |
| IET223 | computer numerical control | 4 |
State-tested nurse aide
Prepares you for Ohio Department of Health state-tested nurse aide (STNA) exam
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| STN100 | state-tested nurse aide | 3 |
Pathways to 12-point, industry-recognized credentials and the required WorkKeys test score align with the industry credential and workforce readiness graduation pathway of the Ohio Department of Education.
The pathways below lead to other industry-recognized credentials for opportunities in high-demand fields; they are, however, less than the 12 points needed for high school graduation.
Computer graphic arts – digital photography (4 pts)
Prepares you for Adobe certified associate visual communication using Adobe Photoshop exam
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| IMT122 | graphics arts design | 3 |
| IMT131 | color theory and design | 3 |
| IMT132 | digital photography | 3 |
| IMT256 | digital imaging | 3 |
Computer graphic arts – graphic design (8 pts)
Prepares you for Adobe certified associate visual communication using Adobe Photoshop AND Adobe certified associate graphic design and illustration using Adobe Illustrator exams
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| IMT122 | graphics arts design | 3 |
| IMT131 | color theory and design | 3 |
| IMT137 | drawing basics | 3 |
| IMT253 | graphics for illustration | 3 |
Culinary arts (3pts)
Prepares you for ServSafe exam
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| CUL119 | culinary ServSafe | 1 |
| CUL120 | sanitation and safety | 2 |
Environmental, health and safety technology (3 pts)
Prepares you for the OSHA 10-hour training and the HAZWOPER operational level certification exam
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENV121 | regulations and compliance | 3 |
| ENV221 | OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER | 2 |
Formatting and office skills (3 pts)
Prepares you for Microsoft Office Specialist – Word certification exam
| Course # | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ITD122 | computer applications for professionals | 3 |
| AOT121 | keyboarding/formatting | 3 |
| AOT129 | keyboarding skill building | 1 |
| AOT130 | editing, proofreading and language skills | 3 |
| AOT132 | records management | 3 |
| ITD102 | word processing – Microsoft Word | 1 |
These pathways are currently aligned with the Ohio Department of Education Industry Credential and Workforce Readiness Graduation Pathway.
