Apollo Career Center

Congratulations to Apollo’s national competitors and Ohio state champions! These students proudly represented Apollo Career Center at the National SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta.

While they did not bring home medals this year, their accomplishments are extraordinary, and we could not be prouder. They stepped outside their comfort zones, overcame challenges, demonstrated resilience, and proved that growth and success come in many forms.
National Competitors:
• Keegan Davis (Junior) – 17th Place, CNC Programming
• Noah Moye (Junior) – 13th Place, Masonry
• Addie Wilver (Junior) – 19th Place, Early Childhood Education
• Leah Johnson (Senior) – 21st Place, Job Skills Demonstration Open.
For the junior competitors, this achievement is even more remarkable. They have been training in their career programs for just 176 school days at 2.5 hours per day—approximately 440 total hours, or only 55 eight-hour workdays. That is less than the length of a typical 90-day probationary period at a new job.
In just 55 working days, these students progressed from learning the basics of their trades—whether CNC programming, writing lesson plans, or properly splitting bricks with a masonry hammer—to competing on the national stage against the best students in the country.
A special thank you to Mike Dicke, Advanced Manufacturing instructor, and Shane Allemeier, HVAC instructor, for traveling with and advising our students throughout this incredible experience. Info and pics submitted by Mike Dicke.

Thank you for great educational classroom opportunities.

Retired educators help local teachers bring hands-on learning to students The Allen County Retired Teachers Association awarded 10 Doctor Jon Rockhold Teacher Grants this year, helping local educators fund hands-on classroom projects ranging from Shakespeare costumes at Apollo Career Center

Good luck to the SkillsUSA National competitors in Atlanta! We are so proud of you and your instructors!
Keegan Davis- CNC Programming, Advanced Manufacturing
Noah Moye- Masonry, Construction Equipment
Leah Johnson- Jobs Skills Demo Open, Advanced Manufacturing
Addie Wilver- Early Childhood Education

June 15 is the deadline to enroll. Click this link to register! https://apollocareercenterhs.com/summer-school/

For additional details, click https://www.limacityschools.org/post/free-summer-lunches-june-1-aug-6

Free summer lunches begin tomorrow!

🎓 This week on Women in the Driver’s Seat, we’re featuring Tara Shepherd, Director of Adult Education at Apollo Career Center.

Tara has dedicated her career to helping adult learners build confidence, gain new skills, and create better opportunities for themselves and their families. Through her leadership, Apollo continues to open doors for people looking to advance their careers and strengthen their future.

💙 Her passion for education and workforce development has made a lasting impact across the Lima community by connecting students with real world opportunities and lifelong learning.

📅 Tune in Friday to learn more about Tara’s journey and the work being done to empower the next generation of skilled professionals.

For more information and the application, click https://apollocareercenterhs.com/jobs-at-apollo/

Way to finish strong!

Remembering and honoring those who gave all.