Programs & Registration

DEADLINE to register is December 19th 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Penta Career Center adheres to an “open admission” policy. Penta Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or disadvantaged status, and follows affirmative action policies. The career center provides accommodations for students who self-identify to have special needs.  Students may indicate their needs during the initial enrollment meeting or anytime throughout the school year provided they have the necessary documentation.

To enroll in one of Penta Career Center’s occupational training programs, the applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid photo ID.  

If the applicant does not have a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma, he or she is encouraged to enroll in one of Penta Career Center’s ASPIRE classes. Once the applicant has attained the high school equivalency diploma, he or she is encouraged to re-apply to an occupational training program of their choice.

Applicants who may not want to enroll in ASPIRE may also be eligible to pursue the Adult Diploma Program pathway. The Adult Diploma Program provides job training and an alternate pathway for adults, ages 18 or older, to earn an industry-recognized credential aligned to one of Ohio’s in-demand jobs (after passing the WorkKeys, program requirements, and assessments) AND awarded a state-issued high school diploma.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

To enter an occupation program at Penta Career Center and to receive Federal Student Aid funds, the applicant must be qualified to study at the postsecondary level. The applicant qualifies if he or she meets the following requirements:

1. Has a valid high school diploma
2. Has the High School Equivalency Diploma
3. Has completed a valid home-schooling program at the secondary level
4. Is otherwise eligible as mandated by the State of Ohio

If the US Department of Education or Penta Career Center questions the validity of the applicant’s high school credentials, the institution will first check the “Unacceptable Proof of Graduation” list. If the applicant’s high school is on that list it will be judged as unacceptable. If the applicant’s high school is not on that list, but the institution still questions the validity of the high school credential, a transcript will be requested from the high school showing programs completed and passed. If the applicant’s credentials are still in question, the Ohio Department of Education will be contacted to ascertain if the high school is approved by the state. 

FOREIGN ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

All applicants must have completed secondary education (high school or equivalent) to be eligible for Federal Student Aid funds (Pell Grants). If the applicant’s diploma is from a foreign country, he or she must follow the special procedures outlined below:

1. Have the diploma translated into English
2. Once the diploma has been translated into English, it must be reviewed by a credential evaluator to determine if it is equivalent to a US Diploma

See the NACES website (www.naces.org/members.htm) for a list of evaluators who belong to The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. This list is for comparison only. Penta Career Center does not recommend one agency above another. Evaluators do charge for this service and it can take several weeks, so be sure to follow these procedures early in the enrollment process. 

ENROLLMENT & REGISTRATION:

All applicants are required to complete Enrollment and Registration Forms prior to acceptance as well as provide their high school diploma (or equivalent) and a photo ID. All applicants will be required to attend a New Student Orientation before the start of class or on the first day of class.