Building skills. exploring careers, and preparing for the future.

"Career Ready" & Transition to Work

St. Vincent-St. Mary High School CareerReady Program participants.

Transition-to-Work Stark State University Partnership

HEAR A STUDENT'S STORY

Hear from Gabe Ruane VM26 about how St. Vincent-St. Mary helped shape his faith, friendships, and future. "STVM gave me the opportunity to discover who I am, serve others, and become part of something bigger than myself."

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For more than 50 years, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School has been a leader in serving students with individualized learning needs.

The CareerReady Program at STVM, proudly supported in part by the Charles and Salome Reymann Foundation, blends tradition with innovation to prepare students with cognitive and developmental learning differences for life beyond high school.

Through small-group instruction, everyday skill-building, and hands-on work experiences, the CareerReady Program empowers students to build independence and confidence for college, career, and daily life. Students practice essential life skills such as budgeting, transportation, and communication while exploring career interests through internships, job shadowing, and community service.

Transition-to-Work

Transition-to-Work connects students with real-world job experiences through strong partnerships with local businesses and service providers. This ensures that every graduate has the tools and opportunities to pursue meaningful employment and contribute to their community.

Stark State University Partnership

St. Vincent-St. Mary High School students serving food.

Thanks to the Reymann Foundation’s support, CareerReady students at STVM now have expanded access to Stark State University – Akron Campus. Through this partnership, students can:

Explore college life and independence.
Gain hands-on work experience on a college campus.
Enroll in Stark State’s robust College Credit Plus (CCP) courses, giving them the opportunity to explore career pathways such as HVAC, Veterinary Assistant, Culinary Arts, Welding, and more.