About
This 700 hour program will focus on D100, D200, and D300 Series AEP curriculum with practical experience. It also includes the CDL Class A Unrestricted which will allow over-the-road employment. 540 hours of instruction at Buckeye Hills, Monday through Thursday 4PM to 9PM and some Saturdays 8AM to 4PM. The 160 hour CDL training will be contracted through Destiny Truck Driving Academy in Wellston, Monday – Friday beginning in March.
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Organization
Gallia Jackson Vinton Joint Vocational School District
Buckeye Hills Career Center
Located in Rio Grande, Ohio, Buckeye Hills Career Center is an educational institution focused on career and technical education, serving over 500 high school students and providing adult education. With a staff of about 134, the center emphasizes hands-on learning and career readiness, preparing students for employment in health careers, service trades, and skilled industries. A key student benefit is the free adult diploma program, which combines earning a high school diploma with valuable career training.
Highlights:
- Offers a free adult diploma program combined with career training for adults 18+ who did not obtain a high school diploma
- Emphasizes hands-on training, industry connections, and career readiness
- Phlebotomy training program provides hands-on training to prepare students for entry-level positions
- Students completing the phlebotomy program earn a Certificate of Completion and qualify to take the National Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam