The school is located on the campus of the Warren County Career Center, north of Lebanon at:
3527 N. St. Rt. 48, Lebanon, OH 45036

Phone: 513-695-2994

The school was originally established in 1998 through a partnership with the Warren County Commissioners and Warren County public school districts to serve as an alternative school providing an opportunity for students to achieve academic success.

The needs of the facility and its students has experienced changes requiring us to follow suite by redesigning the purpose of the facility.

The 2025-2026 will launch the John Lazares Career Exploration Center.

The John Lazares Career Exploration Center exists to inspire and prepare students in grades 7–12 from the Warren County ESC Learning Center Program through immersive, hands-on experiences that foster career exploration, entrepreneurial thinking, and a growth mindset. As an innovative hub for experiential learning, the Center emphasizes project-based instruction aligned with industry-relevant skills to equip every student with the tools, confidence, and direction needed to develop an individualized career plan and pursue meaningful pathways beyond graduation.

Community business partners will serve as key stakeholders in guiding the programming and curriculum to ensure students are learning the skills and competencies necessary to meet the evolving standards and expectations of today’s workforce and industries.

Jennifer Maynard
Jennifer.Maynard@warrencountyesc.com
Director of Career Readiness and Industry Alignment