TOLEDO, Ohio-Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School is offering a unique Early College Pathway program to help students save on college costs and gain valuable career skills. The program allows students to earn an associate’s degree for free by partnering with Mercy College of Ohio, Lourdes University, and Owens Community College. Students can choose from four career tracks: advanced manufacturing, health care, business, and education. The program, which is funded by a three-year, $30,000 grant from the Hylant Family Foundation, begins in students’ sophomore year and runs through graduation.