Tri-County Joint Vocational School District was established in 1965, initially including eight school districts, with New Lexington joining shortly after. Groundbreaking occurred in 1967, and the school opened in 1968, serving Hocking, Athens, and Perry Counties. Over the years, district consolidations and expansions led to the current eight-district structure. The Career Center continuously evolves its curriculum to meet workforce demands, integrating applied academics and providing career training, guidance counseling, and workforce development services for both students and adults.