Choffin Career and Technical Center

Choffin Career and Technical Center is a public less-than-two-year institution located in Youngstown, Ohio, in a small city setting. The center focuses on healthcare vocational training, offering certificate programs in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and Surgical Technology. With a total enrollment of 37 students (IPEDS 2023), Choffin is among the smallest technical centers in northeast Ohio, providing a highly personalized learning environment where students receive close instructor attention throughout their training.

The center reports a completion rate of 72% and a perfect retention rate of 100% (IPEDS 2023), meaning every enrolled student continued through the reporting period. Choffin Career and Technical Center holds an overall quality score of 69.33 out of 100. The 100% retention rate is particularly notable and suggests strong student commitment and effective program support, even as the completion rate reflects the rigor of healthcare certification requirements.

For residents of the Mahoning Valley seeking an affordable, publicly funded pathway into practical nursing or surgical technology, Choffin Career and Technical Center offers focused training in two of the region's most in-demand healthcare occupations. The center serves as an important workforce pipeline for hospitals, clinics, and surgical facilities across the Youngstown area.