The Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce
Serving Franklin For 60 Years
The City of Franklin
Franklin was incorporated in 1814 and assumed city status in 1951. The city operates under a council-manager form of government, with seven at-large council members elected on a non-partisan basis to four-year terms. The council elects one of its members as mayor.
Franklin is proud of the full array of services it offers residents. A full-time workforce provides police, public works, street maintenance, building inspection, fire, and parks and recreation programming. Franklin is part of JEMS, a volunteer emergency medical district. The city has a class IV fire rating and works to lower the classification.
Franklin is home to a number of businesses and industries, including Dayton Daily News' the state-of-the-art Print Technology Center, pictured below.
Our District Warren County Career Center Adult Education Full Service Center Warren County Career Center Adult Education Full Service Center, with locations in Lebanon and Kings Mills, Ohio, offers high quality full-time and part-time programs for adult learners. We also offer customized training for business and industry in a wide variety of areas for an employer’s immediate needs to upgrade employee skills. At Southwestern College we strive to help students develop confidence levels that can lead to career advancement, promotion and success. With a wide-rage of programs and conveniently located campuses, Southwestern College can help you start your future, now. Miami University Middletown is a regional campus of Miami University, a highly regarded state-assisted university with a national reputation. As a commuter campus Miami Middletown offers certificate programs, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, beginning course work for most four-year degrees, and graduate courses in Business and Education. Miami Middletown offers the quality of a Miami University education combined with the convenience of a campus close to home.
Franklin City Schools, a 2,900 student district, operates an early childhood center, five elementary buildings, a middle school, and high school.
The district offers a variety of programs that fit the needs of all students. The district has an outstanding program for gifted students.
Franklin High School offer Honors classes, Advanced Placement Courses, and the opportunity for juniors and seniors to enroll in classes at nearby colleges.
Franklin High School received national recognition when it was honored with a Pacesetter Award in 2007 by the High Schools That Work program.
Franklin City Schools is the 2008 winner of the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce Thirkield Award for property renovation.
Our Vision
Our Adult Basic Literacy Education enables those who need to earn their GED get back into the educational track and become successful in life and career. Personal and professional development, job search and outplacement and many career transitions services are available through our South Campus in Kings Mills.
Career areas include: Auctioneer, Computer Software Training, Cosmetology, Electrical Power Line Mechanic, Health Careers, Heavy Equipment/Site Construction, HVAC, Information Technology, Public Safety Services and Trade and Industrial. Special interest classes such as American Sign Language, Auto Body Repair, Photography and Conversational Spanish are short-term, affordable ways to broaden your horizons.
Founded in 1976, WCCC is accredited by North Central and offers students many opportunities to earn industry certifications needed in the workplace. WCCC serves approximately 8,000 adult students each year.
Our staff is ready to assist you with finding the career focused education that will help you accomplish your professional goals. Call us today at 513-932-8145 or explore our website for more information.
Website: www.mywccc.org
Updated March, 2008: This information is subject to change.
Southwestern College
Fully accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and schools (ACICS), Southwestern College helps students develop the basic skills and real-world techniques needed both now and in the future. At Southwestern College, you’ll learn to adjust to the ever-changing conditions of the growing Business and healthcare industries. More importantly, Southwestern College is committed to helping students reach educational and career goals by maintaining educational standards that foster the training, advancement, welfare and best interest of our students.
Miami University Middletown
