About Us

On a Mission

Upper Valley Career Center is dedicated to providing the highest quality and most technologically advanced educational opportunities for students in a professional, caring environment while networking with the communities we serve.

Opportunity Awaits

High school students can begin their career pathway, earn college credits, and begin work in their field - all while remaining active in sports and other activities at their home school. We've been the area's leader in STEM - Career and Technical Education for high school and adult students since 1975.

Proof in the Numbers

985 Main Campus Students
3,300 Satellite Students
96% Overall College and Career Placement Rate
41% of Students Advancing to College
$380,000 Earned for Scholarships
$1.1 Million Cumulative Salaries Earned through Apprenticeships

Leading the Way Forward

We offer 25 high school career-technical programs
We have state and nationally recognized programs, instructors, and administrators
We facilitate the State Model Apprenticeship Program, which has received national and international attention.
We have earned national SkillsUSA Chapter Recognition

Adult Division

Never Stop Learning

Full-time certificate programs offered through the Adult Division are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. These programs, combined with Aspire and customized, short-term training help prepare students for employment or continued education. Adult learners gain skills, earn industry credentials, and prepare for licensure exams.

Associate School Districts

Students who elect to attend the Upper Valley Career Center come from 14 associate school districts throughout Miami and Shelby Counties, as well as others who are acepted through open enrollment. Additionally, the Career Center reaches thousands of students through our associate school satellite programs. We are proud to reach as many students with career and technical education as possible, while working with home schools to allow for students to be active in extra-curricular activities.

Our associate school districts include:

Miami County Schools

Bradford High School
Covington High School
Newton High School
Piqua High School
Troy High School

Shelby County Schools

Anna High School
Botkins High School
Fairlawn High School
Fort Loramie High School
Jackson Center High School
Lehman Catholic High School
Russia High School
Sidney High School
Houston High School

Open Enrollment
Each year we have students traveling from Auglaize, Mercer, and Darke Counties in addition to areas in Miami County not in the district.