Progress Alliance

Colleges / Universities / Other

Jefferson Community College
Jefferson Community College provides learning for life and lifelong education for residents of all ages. As a public, two-year institution of higher education, the college brings affordable and accessible education to the valley. Two-year associate degree as well as numerous certificate programs of study are offered throughout the year. The college supplies accredited classes to prepare students for a career directly after college or to transfer college credits to four-year institutions. Career preparation classes are available in the areas of business, computers, engineering and information technologies, law enforcement, pre-kindergarten care, and health sciences. Many agreements exist between JCC and other colleges and universities for transfer of JCC credits.

JCC now has a building dedicated to the training and retraining of the valley's workforce. The facility contains the latest in computer technology for short- or long-term customized training. The college also offers a wide variety of noncredit classes, ranging from computers to skill building and from senior topics to fitness.

The college is a focal point for many community activities. Cultural events, community service projects and entertainment activities are set throughout the year. Many nonprofit groups take advantage of the free use of the college's facilities.

Jefferson Community College, Steubenville, OH

Franciscan University Of Steubenville
Franciscan University is a private school located in Steubenville that emphasizes the formation of strong, moral character and critical thinking. It enrolls over 2,000 students from all 50 states and over 40 foreign countries. It has been recognized as one of the best Catholic universities in the country by U.S. News and World Report, the Templeton Foundation, Barron's magazine, National Review and the National Catholic Register.

Franciscan's business courses are the most popular in the curriculum; the elementary education program serves over 170 majors; the psychology and mental health and human services programs have sent more than 335 graduates to 82 graduate schools throughout the country, all of whom have successfully completed their advanced degrees; the nursing graduates have achieved a high success rate in passing their state board exams; and the math, science and pre-med programs produce exemplary graduates.

Franciscan University has earned an international reputation for its theology program as well. Grounded in Sacred Scripture and tradition, the program attracts more undergraduate theology majors than any other Catholic university or college in the country.

Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, OH

Century School of Cosmetology
The Century School of Cosmetology is located in downtown Steubenville's historic business district. Its three levels provide students with a library, lunch room and classrooms as well as clinical and practice areas and well-lit work stations. This state-of-the-art educational facility is helping meet the growing demand for professionally trained hair dressers, manicurists, salon owners, color technicians, sales representatives, chemists, instructors and product consultants.

Center of Music & Art
The Center of Music & Art, located in Wintersville, Ohio, offers exciting opportunities to study and enjoy the arts. Private lessons in music, including voice, piano, guitar and band & orchestral instruments, and in art, including painting, drawing and crafts are available. Students share their talents at monthly recitals and their artwork is often displayed in the store. CMA has produced 2 complete operas in conjunction with a New York opera company in which local musicians and singers in the community could contribute their expertise along with international singing stars.

The CMA brochure features an extensive program of classes in the arts for all ages ranging from 18 month-old toddlers accompanied by a parent to school age children, adults and senior citizens playing recorders. Its summer program has a wonderful drama camp for children and art workshops with both local and nationally known artists are held regularly. Being handicapped accessible, CMA can offer instruction to those with special needs and has especially enjoyed providing musical and art instruction through the Jefferson County's MRDD program for children and adults.

CMA's purpose is to be centered on the customer and the process of learning that will help each one achieve his or her personal goals. From renewing an old talent forgotten after high school to experiencing the joy of artistic development to preparing for a career in the arts, CMA hopes that everyone will stop in for a personal tour and investigate its exceptional programs.