Chillicothe and Ross County offers excellent learning opportunities from pre-school to university classes. There are seven school districts in our county along with a Catholic and Christian school. Each school offers unique learning opportunities for their students, including some districts utilizing the Stephen Covey “Leader In Me” program.
The area also has a career and technical center. Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center’s Adult Education has been serving Pickaway and Ross counties since 1974. Pickaway-Ross’ Business and Industry Services provides customized pre-employment assessment to assist companies with hiring, training and promotion; human resource development seminars and workshops; diversified industrial training and consulting; and computer training and consulting. All of the services and training offered through the B & I group can be customized to meet the specific needs of your company. Also available through PRCTC Adult Education are career-development programs in health care, industrial trades and public safety. A sampling of programs available include Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing Specialist, and Massage Therapy; Auto Mechanics, Electrical, HVAC, Maintenance, Power Lineman, and Welding; and Emergency Medical Technician, EMT-Paramedic, and Volunteer and Professional Firefighter. Full- and part-time programs are offered at the Chillicothe main campus and at the Circleville campus. Job-placement assistance is provided and financial aid is available for those who qualify. PRCTC Adult Education also offers part-time personal enrichment classes, such as basic, intermediate and advanced computer classes, ServSafe certification, and EPA Lead-Safe Renovator training. For a complete listing of what is available through PRCTC Adult Education, go to www.pickawayross.com and click on the Adult Ed tab. Contact PRCTC Adult Education at 740-642-1288.
Ohio University has a branch campus within the city limits of Chillicothe. The campus offers more than 20 academic programs and offers the support, resources and flexibility to meet the demands and expectations of students of all ages.