John D. Rockefeller Vo-Tech Center is located in New Cumberland, in the northernmost part of the state, 33 miles south of Wheeling. It is the county's only full-time vocational center. It offers vocational programs in automotive technology and collision repair, construction, electronics, nursing, culinary arts, communications, security and law enforcement, and welding. These classes are open to both high school students and adults. Other classes, such as yoga, basic computer, industrial wiring, and more, are available throughout the year. The Center has a partnership arrangement with West Virginia Northern Community College. Students can earn both high school and college credit for their classes at no cost. The Center also offers GED preparation and testing.
John D. Rockefeller Vo-Tech Center
95 Rockyside Road
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3337
The Academy of Careers and Technology is located in Raleigh County, in the southeastern part of the state, almost 60 miles southeast of Charleston in Beckley. The Academy serves both high school students and adults. It offers full-time programs in automotive technology and collision repair, criminal justice, computer-aided drafting (CAD), dental assisting, electronics, construction, graphic communications, and many others. Students without a high school diploma or a GED can take classes, but either a diploma or a GED is required before a Certificate of Applied Sciences can be awarded. A diploma or GED is also required to receive financial aid.
Academy of Careers and Technology
390 Stanford Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4615
wvact.net
The Everest Institute is located in southwest West Virginia, in Cross Lanes, about 11 miles northwest of Charleston off Interstate 64. Everest offers programs in electronics, communications, massage therapy, medical administrative assistant, medical assisting, and medical billing and control. The Institute assists the student in filing for financial aid and career placement assessment. Applications can be submitted on-line. Everest also offers a free download of the book, "America's Hottest Careers" from its website.
Everest Institute
5514 Big Tyler Road
Cross Lanes, WV 25313
(888) 741-4270
everest.edu/programs/complete_list/state/WV