Proof in the numbers

98.7% 4-Year Graduation Rate

5-star rating on the Ohio State Report Card

95.7% of students are positively placed (post-secondary education, career, enlisted)

41.7% of students advance to post-secondary education

Career tech Programs

UVCC offers over 25 career tech programs.
A woman sits in a chair, getting her hair done by a smiling stylist in a salon.
CosmetologyPrepare for a career in the beauty industry through hands-on training in hair, skin, nails, makeup, salon services and client care.Learn More
An indoor commercial kitchen features a tiled floor, stainless steel appliances, and overhead lighting.
Culinary ArtsPrepare for careers in food and hospitality through hands-on training in menu planning, food preparation, service and restaurant operations.Learn MOre
A woman in a red jacket operates a machine on a table in a factory-like setting.
Design and Digital Print TechnologiesLearn graphic design and print production through hands-on projects including branding, signs, apparel, promotional materials and digital printing.Learn More
Man wearing glasses and a black shirt working on a mower in a shop with a yellow four-wheeled vehicle behind.
Ag & Power TechnologiesLearn to repair and maintain everything from chainsaws to heavy-duty mobile power equipment while preparing for a career in the industry.Learn More
A person uses a paint sprayer to paint a red car part in a white, windowed room.
Auto Collision Repair TechnologiesLearn to repair damaged vehicles through hands-on training in collision repair, refinishing, welding and frame alignment.Learn More
Two people in a garage working underneath a lifted car. One wears a blue shirt and the other a black shirt.
Auto ServicesLearn the fundamentals of automotive service, including routine maintenance, inspections, basic repairs and safe shop practices.Learn More
A man in a shop lifts a black car on a jack. Another man stands nearby, and a large metal part is visible in the foreground.
Automotive TechnologiesGain hands-on experience diagnosing, servicing and repairing modern vehicles while preparing for careers in the automotive industry.Learn more
A person cuts a plank with a saw in a workshop, with wooden materials and tools around.
Building MaintenanceGain hands-on experience in a variety of trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall, flooring, roofing and more.Learn more
A person types on a keyboard in front of a monitor with a code interface displayed.
Computer Information TechnologiesCIT prepares students for careers dealing with information technology deployment and prepares them with the needed training to acquire key certifications.Learn more
A person wearing a white helmet and black long-sleeve shirt uses a circular saw in a workshop.
Construction TechnologiesLearn the fundamentals of construction through hands-on projects involving design, estimating, blueprint reading, framing, tool use and more.Learn more

Student-Operated Businesses

Expanding the Hands-On Learning Experience
The Cornerstone@8811
The Cornerstone @8811

The Cornerstone is a full-service, student-run restaurant located at the southwest corner of the Upper Valley Career Center campus.

The Salon@8811
The Salon @8811

Quality salon services performed by students under licensed instructor supervision. Every visit provides valuable hands-on experience in a real salon setting.

UVCC Preschool
UVCC Preschool

UVCC's Early Childhood Education and Care program operates a state-licensed preschool for children ages 2-5 of age.

History of UVCC

A 2021 throwback photo shows a welding lab with expanded space. A row of metal lockers lines the wall.2021
The Welding lab was renovated and expanded with 2700 additional square feet.Welding Lab Expansion
Group of people in hats and formal wear holding shovels in a dirt patch, outside a building.2024
UVCC broke ground on an $18 million expansion for new career technical labs.2024 Expansion
A large group of people gathered in a hall, with tables and chairs, for an event.2024
UVCC celebrates 50 years with a ribbon cutting to mark the completion of the expansion.50 Years of Careers
A black-and-white photo of a dirt road flanked by trees. A sign reads "Future Site of Upper Valley Joint Vocational School."1975
UVCC opened its doors as the Upper Valley Joint Vocational School on August 26, 1975.Start of UVCC
Black and white image from 1976. A man explains to others near a body of water.1976
JVS accepted a 38-acre land donation from the Garbry family for the Willowbrook Land Lab.38-Acree Land Donation
Newspaper article about the 10th anniversary of a school. A man in a suit is featured. Year is 1985.1985
The JVS celebrated 10 years of education.Celebrating 10 Years
Black-and-white photo from 1991 of people in suits. Woman holds a rifle while a man holds a shovel.1991
Ground was broken for the new Adult Technology Center.Adult Technology Center
A black-and-white photograph of the Adult Technology building from 1992. A flag flies on a pole in front.1992
The ATC finished construction and opened its doors for Adult Education.ATC Opens for Business
A vintage newspaper clipping from 1997 announces Karl Wilson as the new superintendent. The image features a man smiling in a suit and glasses.1997
Karl Wilson was appointed as the JVS' new superintendent.Karl Wilson
Black-and-white photo of two people revealing a plaque in 2002. The plaque is dedicated to a former superintendent.2002
The dining commons area was dedicated to former superintendent, Jim Stickley.Stickley Dining Commons
A group of people wearing hard hats and gloves participate in a ground-breaking ceremony for a school building.2004
Ground was broke for an addition to the front of the high school building.2004 Expansion
A poster with blue and white colors reads, "Goodbye JVS, hello Upper Valley Career Center" with a 2011 date.2011
The Upper Valley JVS changes its name to the Upper Valley Career Center.JVS Becomes UVCC
An adult male stands in front of a building under construction with "2017" and "Throwback Thursday" in the upper left corner.2017
Veterinary Science is added as a program and construction began on its building.Veterinary Science Program