Public Notice
Sealed bids will be received by the Lorain County Joint Vocational School Board of Education as provided in this notice for the Cosmetology HVAC and Dust Collector Project. Questions may be directed to Russell Gayheart, at [email protected] and electronic copies of the Contract Documents, which include additional details, are on file and available for purchase from SE Blueprint Inc., 2035 Hamilton Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 (216-241-2250).

Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the Lorain County JVS Board of Education, ATTN: Jerry Pavlik, Deputy Superintendent, 15181 State Route 58, Oberlin, Ohio 44074, and plainly marked on the outside "COSMETOLOGY HVAC AND DUST COLLECTOR PROJECT BID". Bids will be received until 2:30 p.m., local time April 10, 2025 and immediately after the deadline the bids will be opened and publicly read aloud in the Superintendent’s Office Board Room located at 15181 State Route 58, Oberlin, Ohio 44074.

A pre-bid conference will be held on April 2, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. with a site visit to immediately follow at the Lorain County Joint Vocational School located at 15181 State Route 58, Oberlin, Ohio 44074.

All bids must include a Bid Guaranty, as described in the Instructions to Bidders. Prevailing wage rates do not apply. No bidder may withdraw its bid within 60 days after the opening; the Board reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject any or all bids, and conduct necessary investigations to determine bidder responsibility.
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PLTW Engineering

PLTW Engineering

Program Highlights
Introduction to Engineering Design | Civil Engineering and Architecture | Principles of Engineering | Digital Electronics | Computer Integrated Manufacturing | Engineering Design and Development | OSHA 10 Hour General Industry Certification

Program Description
PLTW Engineering is a national high school college tech-prep curriculum designed to help you succeed in engineering, science, and technology careers. The program curriculum is developed on a national level by Project Lead the Way and their network of national Master Teachers and Industry Partners. The PLTW program at Lorain County JVS has achieved several National Awards for program design, program outcomes, and excellence in instruction. We offer you the opportunity to survey the major fields of engineering and prepare you to choose your path to success in college engineering coursework.

As a junior and senior PLTW Engineering student, you will take your PLTW courses at our satellite location at Lorain County Community College. Academic courses are usually taken at your associate school or at Lorain County Community College through College Credit Plus.

Career Pathways
  • Architectural Technician
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Manufacturing Technician
  • Mechanical Engineering Technician
  • Robotics Technician

With Additional Training:

  • Architectural Engineer
  • Automation Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Mechatronic Engineer
  • MEMS Technician

Teacher Information

Bryan Wanosky
High School
PLTW Engineering Instructor - LCCC

Industry Credentials

Program of Study

Sophomore Year Courses
Introduction to Engineering Design (Articulated with LCCC courses CADD 214 & TECN 115): 
CADD: 3 Credits
TECN: 2 Credits

Junior Year Courses
Principles of Engineering: 1.5 Credits
Digital Electronics: 1.5 Credits

Senior Year Courses
Computer Integrated Manufacturing: 1.5 Credits
Engineering Design and Development: 1.5 Credits

Academic requirements are usually taken at the student's home school or at Lorain County Community College.  Electives are subject to availability and will be scheduled through your counselor.  

Program Fees
There are no tool kit or student fees associated with this program.
 

Competency Profile
Click here to view the Competency Profile

College Credits
Agreements with many colleges/universities help students, who meet established criteria, earn college credit for courses taken at the JVS. These credits can be transferred to the respective institution.  Potential college credits for PLTW Engineering students are listed below. Credits listed are semester hours.

Lorain County Community College
Intro to Engineering (ENG120): 1 Credit 
Intro to Personal Fabrication (DFAB 111): 1 Credit
OHSA General safety 10 hour (SAFE 150): 1 Credit
Industrial Blueprint Reading* (TECN 115): 2 Credits
Intro to Inventor (CADD 214)*: 3 Credits
Introduction to Industrial Robots (AETC 111): 3 Credits

*Taken as part of the 10th grade 'Intro to Engineering Course' at participating high schools.

PLTW Engineering is a nationally certified and accredited program. This means that National PLTW has agreements in place with several colleges/universities around the country where credit is awarded if the student fulfills all of the requirements of the particular educational institution. Each school is different and has different requirements. The complete listing of these schools and their current requirements can be found on the National PLTW website. The schools with an icon that says "college-level recognition" offer possible college credits to PLTW students.

Upon meeting specific criteria, students have the opportunity to earn various types of college credit for career technical courses taken at Lorain County JVS. Students also have the opportunity to participate in Ohio’s College Credit Plus program. College credit opportunities vary by program and are subject to change.

Student Organizations
Students are encouraged to become involved with the career-technical student organizations related to their programs, such as SkillsUSA. These organizations help develop leadership skills, cooperation, social interactions, and good citizenship. All members have opportunities to participate in regional, state, and national competitions to showcase their skills and earn college scholarships. Students who excel academically and have a commitment to community service may become a member of the National-Technical Honor Society.


Employment Resources
Strong partnerships between the JVS and business and industry help students gain work experience through work-based learning experiences, the JVS Summer Internship Program, and senior early job placement. The JVS is committed to helping successful graduates find employment in their career field. A detailed explanation of the student eligibility requirements for these experiences is included in the student handbook.

The JVS maintains an online job board to help connect students and alumni to local employment opportunities. The JVS website also hosts links to online resources for labor market data, as well as statewide and national career information. SkillsUSA logo and NTHS logo 
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