There is a bunch of excitement at both high school campuses, our six satellite locations, and among our many adult programs. Check out what's been happening since returning from the holiday break!
Eastland Fairfield Career & Technical Schools
A New Year, but the amazing things our students do continue to pour in!
Game On! FCC Student Earns Esports Scholarship
Esports, or competitive video gaming, is still a relatively new concept. But Cristian Alvarez, a senior Criminal Justice student at Fairfield Career Center, is learning just how far it can take him.
The Groveport native is heading to southeast Ohio where he will be on scholarship at Marietta College as part of the university's esports team while pursuing his pre-law degree.
Want to learn more about why Cristian took that path, what he hopes to do, and how he hopes esports will take him there? Click the button below for the full story on our website.
SkillsUSA Local Winners Announced
Nearly 100 students from Eastland Career Center and Fairfield Career Center will compete at the SkillsUSA Regional Conference after local competitions were held at each campus, recently. Each campus held separate local competitions to select who would represent their chapter at the upcoming SkillsUSA regional competition, which begins on January 31.
Fairfield Career Center crowned 35 event champions and will send 37 students to the regional conference, while Eastland Career Center boasts 48 event champions and 62 regional qualifiers. Thirty-two students participated in events that directly qualified them for SkillsUSA States, which will take place this spring.
For a complete list of SkillsUSA event winners plus regional and state qualifiers, click the button below. Congratulations to all of our students on a job well done!
Industrial Automation, a LIVE Look-in!
Eastland-Fairfield Adult Workforce Development is introducing its newest program to address the needs of the modernizing manufacturing industry, Industrial Automation! This program and the certifications it grants students are already in great need with the boom in manufacturing occurring in central Ohio and across the country.
We invited viewers to join us on Facebook for a virtual tour on January 14. If you missed it, check out our tour of the facility, conversation with instructor Tom Looker, and a final note from AWD Director Todd Hoffman on next steps!
The first class for this program begins on February 11, so act fast to claim your spot in a program that will ready you for the future of manufacturing! For more information, click the button above or visit www.EastlandFairfield.com/automation.
Save the Date: Senior Recognition
Graduation season is quickly approaching! We're not ready to send our seniors off, but we do want you to join us for our celebration when that moment comes.
Mark the following dates on your calendar so you and yours can celebrate your senior with us at Senior Recognition!
May 22, 2025
ECC students
Location: Eastland Career Center
* ceremony will take place during school hours
FCC students
Location: Fairfield Career Center
* ceremony will take place during school hours
Satellite program students
Location: Eastland Career Center
* ceremony will take place in the evening
A schedule with specific times and additional information will be communicated by your student's campus administration when finalized.
Shining a Light on our Alumni!
We have so many amazing students that have completed an Eastland-Fairfield program and then go on to do amazing things!
Check out some of their stories as we share them on our website and social media!
Are you an Eastland-Fairfield alum and want to share your story? Click the link below!
Five Things to Kick Off 2025
We're less than a month into the New Year and there are already a lot of amazing things happening around Eastland-Fairfield. Here are just a few ... or five.
Cosmetology Provides Students Services & Experiences
Cosmetology students at ECC wasted no time getting back into the chair not only to hone in on their skills, but also to provide services to other students! Mrs. Owens' students took turns serving one another and others at Eastland Career Center, which helps them accumulate the hours they need to get ready for their State Board of Cosmetology Exam ("boards" as they are referred to as around the lab) later this year. The experience they are getting in hair, nails, facials, and customer service are sure to prove invaluable for students as they prepare for their next 'E'!
Maurice's Music
On a visit to the Interactive Media lab, we met Maurice (Reynoldsburg) who shared his love of music with us by helping us drop a beat. Recently, Maurice shared that he released his first track on all major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, YouTube Music, Pandora, and more!
Maurice goes by the name "Black Velveteen Rabbit" and his first song is called Sleeping All Day, which has a soft, ambient style to it. He told us a second track is coming soon and more will follow after that!
Congratulations, Maurice, on becoming a published musician! Check out his work on your favorite streaming app!
Application Milestones Hit!
If there was ever any doubt that career technical education and all of its benefits are in demand, our application numbers are stunning proof. With just over one week to go before the Priority Application Period ends, Eastland-Fairfield has over 1,550 applications submitted for its programming! Fairfield Career Center has also reported that it has already broken its record for applications received, and its likely that Eastland Career Center will do the same before all is said and done.
It's still not too late to apply for the 2025-26 school year. The Priority Application Period ends February 10, so make sure to visit www.EastlandFairfield.com/apply to submit your application soon!
FCC Alumna / Miss Ohio Represents at Miss America Pageant
Fairfield Career Center alumna, Stephanie Finoti '20 made an impressive run, being named Miss Ohio and then placing Fourth Runner-Up in the 2024 Miss America pageant! Stephanie completed the Pre-Nursing program at FCC and is a Whitehall-Yearling graduate. By the way, Stephanie recently earned her bachelor's degree in biomedical science from the University of Cincinnati, aspires to become a pediatrician, and is a HUGE advocate for STEM education through her website and podcast, That STEM Girl.
Reminder to Families of Current EFCTS Juniors
With all the excitement of application seasons going on, we want to make sure that you know if your student is returning to their Eastland-Fairfield program next year as a senior, your child's spot is secure!
Current juniors in an Eastland-Fairfield program returning to their program next year as seniors do not need to complete a new application for the 2025-26 school year.
If you have any questions about your child's return, please reach out to our Career Development Team via email, careerdevelopment@efcts.us.
Congratulations to Our Pit Crew!
Eastland-Fairfield is proud to announce the elevations of some of our staff members into new roles.
Alex Gaddis, HSE Coordinator (AWD)
Deborah Albrecht, ESOL Coordinator (AWD)
Congratulations, Alex and Deborah!
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If you have a passion for student and organizational success, education, and want to be a part of our winning team, The Pit Crew, check out the job openings that are available at Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools!
Click on the link button below. Then, click on View our Open Positions on the following webpage to see all of our listings.
