ACE Program Quick Reference

Program: Practical Nursing Training Program

Duration: 12 months (1440 hours)

Prerequisites:  High School Diploma, 75% score on HESI test plus other items – see checklist on page 5 of Application Information Packet application available in Student Services or on webpage (ccsoh.us/PracticalNursing)

Enrollment: Starts every January, May, and September. Classes are held at ACE 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Cost: $18,000

Contact Person: Julie Kudika, Student Services Office-room 1, (380)997-7617, Jkudika2700@columbus.k12.oh.us

Program: Commercial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration (HVACR) Training Program

Duration: 12 months (600 hours)

Prerequisites: High School Diploma and minimum score of 3 on WorkKeys Assessments

Enrollment: Starts each January. The next start date is January 2027. Classes are held at Ft. Hayes Mon-Thurs 6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. 

Cost: $7,200

Contact Person: Julie Kudika, Student Services Office-room 1, (380)997-7617, Jkudika2700@columbus.k12.oh.us

Program: Broadband Infrastructure (Fiber Optics) Training Program

Duration: 5 months (215 hours)

Prerequisite: High School Diploma and minimum score of 3 on WorkKeys Assessments

Enrollment Deadlines: TBA, possibly 2026

Cost: $2,200

Contact Person: Lynn Sosh, (380)997-7637, Lsosh@columbus.k12.oh.us

Program: Aspire Program (Adult ESOL, High School Equivalency, Computer and Workforce Training)

Duration: Ongoing (each term roughly 12 weeks)

Registration: https://studentportal.literacypro.com/oh/providers/96

Enrollment:  Student orientations happen throughout the academic year. Please contact the Aspire office for further information.

Cost: FREE

Contact Person: Justin Smith, (380)997-7633, ccsaspire@columbus.k12.oh.us

Program: Alternative Graduation Options

Cost: FREE

Contact Person: Michael Harvin, (380)997-3046, Mharvin@columbus.k12.oh.us

Duration: Depends on completion status of required credits and state tests

Enrollment: Open

Adult Diploma Program

• Duration: 5 to 15 months depending on career pathway
• Enrollment: Starts every January, May, and September

22+ Adult High School Diploma

• Duration: Depends on completion status of required credits and state tests
• Enrollment: Open