North Royalton High School hosted its annual AspireHigher Career, College and Military Exploration Day on Friday, October 23, 2026, providing students in grades 9-12 with opportunities to explore career paths, higher education options and military service as they considered their plans for the future.
The event brought together representatives from more than 60 businesses, career-related organizations, colleges, universities and military branches to share information about the many opportunities available to students after graduation.
Throughout the day, students visited displays and spoke with professionals representing a variety of career fields, including medicine, technology, business, skilled trades and more. Representatives shared information about their professions, educational requirements and career experiences, giving students a better understanding of the different paths they could pursue.
Students also connected with representatives from colleges and universities to learn about academic programs, admissions requirements and campus opportunities. Military representatives were available to discuss service options, training and career opportunities within their respective branches.
The event encouraged students to ask questions, discover new interests and consider how their strengths and abilities could help shape their futures. Whether students were interested in attending a four-year university, pursuing technical training, entering the workforce or serving in the military, AspireHigher provided an opportunity to learn more about the possibilities available to them.
AspireHigher reflected North Royalton City Schools’ commitment to inspiring and empowering every learner to become future-ready. The experience also connected to the district’s Portrait of a Bear competencies, particularly Learner’s Mindset, Communication and Critical Thinking, as students explored their interests, engaged in conversations with professionals and considered their next steps after high school.
North Royalton City Schools extends its appreciation to the businesses, colleges, universities, military representatives and community partners who participated in this year’s event and generously shared their time and expertise with students.
2026 AspireHigher Participants
Career Fields and Business Representatives
Ohio Department of Natural Resources – Wildlife Specialist
Montrose Auto Group – Automotive Management
Ohio Marine Trades Association – Marine Trades
Ironworkers Local 17 – Construction/Ironworkers
Cleveland Electrical JATC – Electrician
North Royalton Police Department – Law Enforcement
Southwest General Police Department – Detective
Salon Phoenix – Cosmetology
Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters – Construction/Carpentry
Southwest General Health Center – Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
Cleveland Equine Clinic LLC – Veterinary Medicine
Wraparound Experts, LLC – Special Education and Mental Health
Swagelok Company – Manufacturing
VCA Great Lakes Veterinary Specialists (MARS Veterinary Health) – Veterinary Nursing
Matrix Trade Institute – Automotive Trades
Cleveland Builds and Cleveland Building Trades – Construction Apprenticeships
The Vision Development Team – Vision Therapy
Gilligan Wealth Management – Financial Services/Entrepreneurship
Laszeray Technology LLC – Manufacturing
St. Albert the Great – Youth Ministry
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center – Career and Technical Education
Kicked by Annie Fitness LLC – Personal Training/Fitness Studio Ownership
Holistic Halo Salt Spa – Wellness Business Ownership
North Royalton High School – Education/Teaching
Koludro Create – Architectural Design
HYSON – Human Resources in Manufacturing
Akron Children's Hospital – Mental Health Therapy
Cleveland Clinic – Respiratory Therapy
Cleveland Clinic – Infection Prevention/Health Care
CSA Group – Mechanical Engineering/Product Safety
Royalton Psychological Associates, LLC – Psychology, Social Work, Therapy and Counseling
Metropolitan Veterinary Academy – Veterinary Education and Training
Universal Technical Institute – Technical and Trade Education
Raphael's School of Beauty Culture – Cosmetology
Colleges and Universities
Bowling Green State University
Cleveland Institute of Art
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University at Mansfield
The University of Akron
Lorain County Community College
Tiffin University
Youngstown State University
Thiel College
University of Dayton
Miami University
Allegheny College
Kent State University
Ohio University
University of Mount Union
Ursuline College Campus of Gannon University
University of Cincinnati
Walsh University
Baldwin Wallace University
Eastern Michigan University
Cleveland State University
John Carroll University
Xavier University
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) – Computer Science
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) – College Admissions and Programs
Military Branches
United States Navy – Nuclear Power and Propulsion
United States Marine Corps
Ohio Army National Guard
United States Air Force and Space Force – Mechanical, Electrical, Administrative, Medical, Cybersecurity and Intelligence Careers
United States Coast Guard
United States Army
