R. G. Drage Career Technical Center

The R. G. Drage Career Technical Center is where successful careers begin! We are finding innovative ways to connect education with the world of work, and we are committed to offering all students opportunities for challenging, meaningful work-based experiences and relevant academics.

We promote education that prepares students for careers, college, and life-long learning. R. G. Drage keeps pace with business and industry and strives to be on the cutting edge of technology. Technology plays an essential role in facilitating quality education.

The R. G. Drage Career Technical Center began operation in 1977 with six member school districts and is approved and accredited by the Ohio Department of Education as a two-year public joint vocational school to provide secondary preparation through classroom and lab offerings. Our building is named in honor of Dr. Raymond G. Drage. Dr. Drage served the schools of Stark County for over six decades as a teacher, principal, high school superintendent, county superintendent, and county school board member.