Preparing
students for
their future
Located at 390 Stanaford Rd. Beckley, WV
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 7 am to 8 pm
Friday 7 am to 2:30 pm
We are excited to ANNOUNCE!
**We are accepting students for our FIRST EVER**
Evening CLASS A CDL Program
Meets Monday - Thursday 4pm to 9pm
Class takes 9 Weeks (could take longer due to weather)
This class has a 5-student limit.
Enrollment ends & class begins when 5 students have enrolled.
New Funding for YOU!!!
May 28, 2024 Evening Practical Nursing Program
ACT has funding available to allow WV residents to obtain a new career for FREE. When you start class between May 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025. This includes tuition, fees and books. This funding is available to all WV residents who complete their *FAFSA and the HEAPS application.
*as required to cover the entire length of your program
We are enrolling now for Evening Practical Nursing.
Do not miss this amazing FREE opportunity to start your new high demand career and have ZERO debt.
Candidates for the May 28, 2024 Evening Practical Nursing Program will be chosen from the list of applicants who successfully complete (1) TEAS entrance exam (2) Interview (3) Math classes and test.
TEAS ENTRANCE EXAM
TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Testing at ACT will be held on March 18, 2024 for the May 28, 2024 Evening Practical Nursing Program. Applicants must register at ACT’s office before testing. A $75.00 test fee payable in cash or check only is due at the time of registration. Please bring the correct change as the office does not keep change.
Students who complete 20 hours or more of the Free TEAS prep class will be reimbursed the TEAS test fee upon starting the first day of class. To sign up for the free TEAS prep class please contact Denise Ballard at sdballard@k12.wv.us or 304-256-4615 ext. 363.
Please visit ATItesting.com to set up an account prior to testing and for more information regarding the TEAS exam. Applicants must be at the test site no later than 2:45 pm and bring a photo ID. Testing will begin promptly at 3:00 pm Candidates must score a minimum of a 54% to move on to the interview.
INTERVIEW
Interviews will be held the week of April 8th after successful passage of the TEAS exam.
MATH CLASSES AND TEST
Math classes are scheduled for the week of April 22nd and applicants will test on April 30th. Attendance is mandatory for all applicants the following 4 evenings: April 22nd, 23rd, 29th, and 30th. Class times are 5:00-8:00 pm. Applicants are required to complete an additional 12 hours of online or in-person training. 80% is required on the Math test to be admitted into the program.
ORIENTATION
After students are accepted into the Practical Nursing Program, they must attend Mandatory Orientation on May 3rd. Additional costs and requirements will be provided at that time.
August 2024 Daytime Practical Nursing Program
ACT has funding available to allow WV residents to obtain a new career for FREE. When you start class between May 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025. This includes tuition, fees and books. This funding is available to all WV residents who complete their *FAFSA and the HEAPS application.
*as required to cover the entire length of your program
We are enrolling now for Daytime Practical Nursing.
Do not miss this amazing FREE opportunity to start your new high demand career and have ZERO debt.
We are beginning testing for our August 2024 Daytime Practical Nursing Program.
Candidates for the August 2024 Daytime Practical Nursing Program will be chosen from the list of applicants who successfully complete (1) TEAS entrance exam (2) Interview (3) Math classes and test.
TEAS ENTRANCE EXAM
TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Testing at ACT will be held on March 18, 2024 for the August 2024 Daytime Practical Nursing Program. Applicants must register at ACT’s office before testing. A $75.00 test fee payable in cash or check only is due at the time of registration. Please bring the correct change as the office does not keep change.
Students who complete 20 hours or more of the Free TEAS prep class will be reimbursed the TEAS test fee upon starting the first day of class. To sign up for the free TEAS prep class please contact Denise Ballard at sdballard@k12.wv.us or 304-256-4615 ext. 363.
Please visit ATItesting.com to set up an account prior to testing and for more information regarding the TEAS exam. Applicants must be at the test site no later than 2:45 pm and bring a photo ID. Testing will begin promptly at 3:00 pm Candidates must score a minimum of a 54% to move on to the interview.
INTERVIEW
Interviews will be held the week of May 20th, after successful passage of the TEAS exam.
MATH CLASSES AND TEST (FREE)
Math classes are scheduled and attendance is mandatory for all applicants the following 4 evenings: June 3rd, 4th, 10th, and 11th. Class times are from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm. Applicants are required to complete an additional 12 hours of online or in-person training. 80% is required on the Math test to be admitted into the program.
ORIENTATION
After students are accepted into the Practical Nursing Program, they must attend Mandatory Orientation on July 19th from 8am-3pm.
Collaborative Partner of the Year
We wanted to congratulate our Commercial Driving CDL Class A instructor, Carmen McGuire, who was awarded the WV Adult Education Collaborative Partner of the Year award.
Congratulations Daytime Practical Nursing Graduates
We wanted to congratulate our Daytime Practical Nursing program for a 100% NCLEX pass rate for 3 years straight now. This pass rate is based off the students first attempt at the test. Congratulations to the instructors and students.
The Academy of Careers and Technology is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education:
Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road
Building 300, Suite 325
Atlanta, GA 30350
770-396-3898
http://www.council.org
Next Cosmetology Program Start Date Announced
Our next Cosmetology start date will be in August 2024.
TABE testing for this program will begin after July 1, 2024.
Commercial Driving Accepting
New Students
The Commercial Driving program begins new classes throughout the year. We have two class options a daytime and an evening program now.
Prior to registering students must:
Follow enrollment check sheet for your program
If you have any further questions call the school at 304-256-4615
EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY
The Raleigh County Board of Education does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its educational programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Eric Dillon
Director of Pupil Services Title IX and Title II Officer
105 Adair Street Beckley, WV 25801
Telephone: (304) 256-4500 extension 3329