Ravenna, OH Colleges and Universities--Find Ohio Degree Programs

ARTICLE: Ravenna In-Depth

Ravenna is located between two of Ohio's main cities, Cleveland and Akron. Located in Portage County, it has a population of about 12,000. Ravenna is primarily a service and manufacturing economy; its major employers include General Electric's lamp manufacturing plant and Parker Hannifin's plastic extrusion operation, which together employ nearly 800 people.

But Ravenna's proximity to Akron and Cleveland opens it up to more career and education opportunities. Living in Ravenna, you benefit from its low cost of living and hometown feel, while getting the benefits of the larger metro areas nearby.

Everyday life in Ravenna is peaceful and pleasant. It's a very family-oriented place, where grandchildren mingle with grandparents and family members live within a short distance from each other. People count the months according to changes in season. Winters are cold and white, summers are warm and sunny, and the landscape is dotted with old bridges, homes, and other relics from the town's storied industrial past.

Even better, you don't need to leave this small-town community for a college degree in an area like medical assisting, accounting, information technology or business. Ravenna and the Portage County area offer a variety of degree programs that cater to working professionals, new students, or those wanting to train for a new career.

New college degree programs have emerged to train people for the new economy, to arm them with the education and skills that will lead them into information- and service-oriented careers.

Sources:

• U.S. Census Bureau, Ravenna, OH

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