Adult Education

Adult Education Information

2025-2026:

TRADE & INDUSTRY WELDING – Fall 2026

DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on oxyacetylene cutting and
shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). The proper essentials of an arc weld
Proper flame setting in oxyacetylene cutting, metal identification, and rod
selection will be covered, as well as other aspects of welding. Safety
glasses, leather gloves, long sleeves, and a helmet are required. Please
bring channel locks, a wire brush, and a chipping hammer. NO tennis
shoes are permitted! This course is taught by an AWS-certified CWI or
CWE. A weld certification test, AWS D1.1, structural welding code-steel
certifications, verified by an independent AWS testing facility, are available
at course conclusion for an additional cost.

FORKLIFT LICENSING/RENEWAL CLASS

HSE Voucher Information:

OHIO provides first time testers for the Computer Based GED or HiSET  test takers a voucher worth up to $80.  To be eligible to receive the voucher, participants must contact a Career Technical Planning District (CTPD) for career and educational guidance prior to scheduling and paying for the Computer Based GED or HiSET test.  The Stark County Area Vocational School District/RG Drage Career Technical Center is such a district.
The purpose of this career and educational guidance is to provide information about additional career and educational programming to help participants to transition into post-secondary education, training, and employment.

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION: Certificates will be awarded to each student who attends 90% of scheduled classes and completes required course work.
  • CLOSING POLICY: When RG Drage is not in session (e.g. snow days, holidays), there will be no adult classes. Weather closings will be broadcast on WHBC 1480 AM and 94.1 FM and will be posted to the homepage of this website.

For questions or more information: (330) 832-9856

ADULT EDUCATION SUPERVISOR &
HSE VOUCHER SYSTEM CONTACT:
Mrs. Leigh Ann Whitted
ADULT EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT:
Mrs. Tara Hawkins
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