Four County Career Center successfully hosted its annual Career Exploration Days, welcoming over 1,500 sophomores from the 22 member schools from Defiance, Fulton, Henry, and Williams counties. During this event, each sophomore had the opportunity to explore two distinct career and technical programs, gaining valuable insights through presentations delivered by Career Center current and former students and instructors.

Designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the available programs, Career Exploration Days empower sophomores to make informed decisions about potentially enrolling in the Career Center during their junior and senior years of high school. To further assist in this decision-making process, students can explore the campus virtually through the 360 Virtual Tour, accessible at www.fourcounty.net.

Four County Career Center FFA Chapter members include over 115 Agriculture/Diesel Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics, Environmental Horticulture, Floral Design, Powersports, and Veterinary Assisting students.  These students work on chapter projects, compete in district, state, and national FFA leadership and skill competitions, and sponsor student assemblies throughout the school year.  Officers of the 2024-2025 Four County Career Center FFA Chapter include (FRONT - LEFT TO RIGHT) President - Ben Boger (Pettisville) Powersports; Vice President - Haley Schwiebert (Patrick Henry) Veterinary Assisting; Secretary - Caleb Martin (Tinora) Diesel Mechanics; Treasurer - Hayden Meyer (Patrick Henry) Diesel Mechanics; (BACK - LEFT TO RIGHT) Reporter - Braydon Buchanan (Bryan) Veterinary Assisting; Sentinel - Caden Readshaw (Patrick Henry) Diesel Mechanics; and Student Advisor - Chastidy Smith (Delta) Veterinary Assisting.  Career Center Advisors include Jason Elston, Agriculture/Diesel Mechanics; Florence Luzny, Floral Design; Eric Hite, Environmental Horticulture; Denton Blue, Diesel Mechanics; Larry Soles, Powersports; and Stephanie Pippin, Veterinary Assisting. 

Eighth-grade students from Archbold Middle School recently took part in the “Exploring Careers Hands On for 8th Graders” (ECHO for 8th Graders) program hosted at Four County Career Center.  Career Explorers from the Career Center provided guidance to the students, helping them explore various career paths of interest as they prepare for their future.  Pictured in the Exercise Science & Sports Medicine lab are (LEFT TO RIGHT) Career Explorers Brooke Squires (Tinora) and Karlee Detmer (Archbold) with Archbold 8th graders Tatum Wanemacher, Maks Stuckey, and Carson Armstrong.  ECHO for 8th Graders is open to all 8th graders in the four county area, offering valuable career exploration opportunities.

    Four County Career Center celebrated the annual Wall of Fame/Distinguished Service Award induction program at the Fall Advisory Dinner.

    Vicki Cameron, Science Instructor, served as Master of Ceremonies.  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lily Lubinski, a Law Enforcement & Security Tactics student from Liberty Center, and a Student Ambassador.  Superintendent Jeffrey Slattery gave special introductions and thank yous.  The Invocation was led by Quinn Stickley, an Exercise Science & Sports Medicine student from Pettisville, and a Student Ambassador.

    Four County Career Center honored six graduates from the Career Center who have had success in their careers and who will serve as outstanding representatives for the school at the 26th annual “Wall of Fame” awards program.

    This was also the 10th year for the “Distinguished Service Award” presented to the individual who has displayed on-going dedication and commitment to the Career Center and to the communities served by the Career Center.  This year’s recipient is Niki Mosier, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Vice President-Human Capital at Spangler Candy Company.  Niki lives in Bryan with her spouse, Griff and they have two children, Andy and Logan.

    Shown above following the ceremony holding their plaques are (LEFT TO RIGHT) Niki Mosier; Daniel Baldwin; Tyler Conmay; Michael Dopp, Jr.; Angie Girdham; Justin Groves; and Grace Norden.

Eighth-grade students from Wauseon Middle School recently took part in the “Exploring Careers Hands On for 8th Graders” (ECHO for 8th Graders) program hosted at Four County Career Center.  Career Explorers from the Career Center provided guidance to the students, helping them explore various career paths of interest as they prepare for their future.  Pictured in the Interior Design lab are (LEFT TO RIGHT) Career Explorers Kaylyn Bergstedt (Napoleon) and Dayana Sosa (Wauseon) with Wauseon 8th graders Katey Ehrsam and Raine Haas.  ECHO for 8th Graders is open to all 8th graders in the four county area, offering valuable career exploration opportunities.