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What's Happening at the Warren County Career Center

January 17th, 2025

SODA Wins Chapter of the Year!

WCCC @Atrium Group registered the most donors in the nation

The WCCC Chapter Student Organ Donation Advocates (SODA) competed in a nationwide competition this fall against other chapters and the results are in! SODA at Atrium won "Best High School" chapter and was recognized for having the most registered donors this fall! The chapter hosted events at local high schools to register donors and hosted a trunk or treat in the fall to help raise awareness for their great cause.

“I’m so proud of this group! They’ve done an amazing job with such a great mission, and it’s exciting to see them recognized, especially at this level,” said Kim Gambill, Director of Atrium Campus.

Learn more about the SODA Campus challenge here: https://bit.ly/WCCCSODA

2025-26 School Year Applications Continue to Show Growth

Applications to Warren County Career Center continue to rise and are outpacing previous years, with application totals up 22% from this time last year. The most popular programs for the 2025-26 school year applications are cosmetology, heavy equipment, pre-nursing, veterinary science, and welding. As of noon, on Friday, January 17th, over 760 students have applied to WCCC. Acceptance notifications are coming within the next few weeks, and students who have applied will soon be able to login to their application to view their status.

From Scrubs to Spirit: Gracie Parker Balances It All

WCCC Hosts Law Enforcement Appreciation Lunch

Senior Thrives in WCCC’s Pre-Nursing Program and Kings Cheerleading

Drawn to WCCC after attending the Sophomore Explore event, Gracie Parker from Kings High School knew it was the perfect place to kickstart her dream of working in the medical field. Inspired by her love for medical shows, she was captivated by the hands-on opportunities in the lab that allowed her to practice real-world nursing skills. Gracie credits the program not only for advancing her career aspirations but also for fostering a supportive environment where she’s built meaningful friendships. "We hold each other accountable and learn from one another’s mistakes," she shares. For Gracie, the collaborative and engaging atmosphere of the pre-nursing program has been nothing short of transformative.

Beyond her achievements at WCCC, Gracie has also poured her heart into cheerleading as part of Kings High School's competition team. Having cheered since kindergarten, Gracie finds joy in the hard work and camaraderie that come with being part of the team. From tumbling and sideline cheers to performing crowd-pleasing routines, she thrives in the high-energy environment of competitions. "Kings cheer is like a family to me," Gracie says. "We’re all there for each other, and I love that it requires hard work for it to pay off." Whether perfecting routines with her cheer team or honing nursing skills at WCCC, Gracie’s passion shines, and we all wish her the best of luck in her upcoming competition!

To coincide with National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, the Warren County Career Center partnered with Stand2Serve on January 9th for a lunch honoring local law enforcement. Officers from various local departments, including the Warren County Sheriff's Office, Lebanon Police, and Springboro Police joined for lunch prepared by our culinary arts students. The Career Center is proud to support the heroes of our community through events like this, our Veteran's Day Breakfast, and participation of some of our programs in the September 11th ceremony in Lebanon.