The Academy of Careers and Technology

Graduation Info

The graduation ceremony for our school will be on Thursday May 19, 2022 at 6 p.m. at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.  Graduation practice will be May 18th at 10:15 a.m. at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.  Guests are not limited.  High school students will wear their cap and gown from their home school.

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The link to watch the graduation live is:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAgupw5rYQY

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Governor's Workforce
Recipients Honored

On May 12, 2022 we honored our Governor’s Workforce certificate recipients for Raleigh County this year. These students have met very high criteria set by the state in order to receive this honor. We are so proud of each of you!

Independence High School:

Ethan McClaugherty - Accounting and Finance
Cooper Williams - Information Management

Woodrow Wilson High School:

Connor Cormack-Accounting and Finance
Zan Hill - Accounting and Finance
Christian Saffouri – JROTC

Academy of Careers and Technology:

Charles Evans - Computer Systems Repair Technology
Taylor Bennett – Electrical Technician
Isaac Mullins- Electrical Technician

National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony

We inducted approximately 100 students into the National Technical Honor Society on April 5, 2022. This organization exists to recognize and honor students in Career and Technical Education.

We are very proud of each of the students. We also know this honor is a result of a cooperative effort of a student’s hard work, parental support, and dedication from your teachers. A big thank you to the advisors Ms. James and Mr. Hughes for all your work to make this event possible.

Truck Driving program begins new classes throughout the year.

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Prior to registering students must:

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1.  Complete TABE exam (link to register is https://www.wvact.net/request-tabe-exam)

2.  Follow enrollment check sheet for your program

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If you have any further questions call the school at 304-256-4615

In October 2021 our school launched the Career Exploration Leadership Academy headed by our instructor Robert Schmid.

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The purpose of this new program is to bring 8th grade students from the five Raleigh County middle schools to spend time learning more about the opportunities available in career and technical education career paths.

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While in our building these prospective future students are exposed and work hands-on in a variety of career and technical programs on various projects.

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There is also time for these students to work on English and Math for part of the time they are here.  Here are some pictures of just a few of the projects they have been involved in so far.

Cosmetology Students Place at WV SkillsUSA Competition

Congratulations to our Cosmetology students who competed at the SkillsUSA competition on March 26, 2022.

Ashley Bailes and Kristi Hutchens earned Gold in Esthetics

Caitlin Wyre with model Tatriana Collins earned Gold in Nails

Ella Jordan earned Bronze in Cosmetology

Very proud of you all.

Practical Nursing Students Place at WV HOSA State Conference

Congratulations to our Practical Nursing programs who competed on March 18th and 19th at the WV HOSA State Conference held at Marshall University. The following students placed:

1st place Medical Law & Ethics-Rebecca Hart

2nd place Medical Math-Warren Entsminger

1st place Medical Terminology-Cassidy Richmond

2nd place Pharmacology-Myranda Honaker

1st place Job Seeking Skills-Josie Culicerto

1st place Prepared Speaking-Savannah Keeney

1st place Creative Problem Solving (Team)-Jessica Blankenship, Emily Hundley, and Kayla Honaker