MANSFIELD, Ohio — North Central State College senior Chloey Gentry said her father inspired her to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. After graduating, she'd like to remain in Ohio and already has a plan in place. 

 “I will potentially be working with my dad at American Augers, and they work under the Toro Company, actually,” said Gentry. 

Dean of Business, Industry and Technology Daniel Wagner said Intel's recent investment in Ohio provides a unique opportunity for North Central State College and its students.

What You Need To Know

  • North Central State College's Kehoe Center in Shelby offers careers in computer cyber security, engineering, health science and workforce development
  • School officials said the new Intel facility will benefit students' careers

  • Intel is building two plants in Licking County, which is estimated to bring 3,000 jobs to the area

“The Intel announcement and the additional advanced manufacturing is an exciting, great potential growth. But we've had existing manufacturers in the area that have been entering this space and will continue to enter as well. So I see more of an expansion of the need and not necessarily something completely new,” says Dean Wagner. 

Dean Wagner said NCSC offers credit-based education, but they're focused on non-traditional workforce training as well. 

“They may not need a full degree path but just need one or two additional skills, that is something we'll continue expanding and pushing,” says Dean Wagner. 

For Gentry, she's looking forward to perfecting her craft outside the classroom, and the peace of mind of paying off her student loans. 

“When I graduate her with a bachelor's degree, I'm going to be able to pay it off within the year, no problem,” said Gentry. 

North Central State College's Kehoe Center in Shelby offers careers in computer cyber security, engineering, health science and workforce development.