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Carver Career Center
- 4799 Midland Dr
- Charleston, WV 25306
- OPEID College Code: 02073400
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- General Phone: (304) 348-1965
- Principal: James Casdorph
- Website: kcs.kana.k12.wv.us

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 222

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Carver Career & Technical Education Center is to provide, certificate and short-term education programs designed to prepare secondary students from Kanawha County and adult students from Kanawha & surrounding counties for employment career advancement, and/or continued education & to assist employers in meeting their employment & training needs.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
None Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Small
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Two-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 69%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 67% | 2% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $2,627 | $2,088 | - |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Cosmetology
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $2,866 | $2,652 | $2,676 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,793 | $1,326 | $1,326 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,500 | $6,500 | $7,500 |
| Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $13,659 | $11,978 | $13,002 |
| Off Campus with Family | $9,659 | $8,978 | $9,002 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology | $4,659 | 2,000 Contact Hours | 18 Months |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | $8,720 | 2,051 Contact Hours | 24 Months |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation | $2,927 | 1,250 Contact Hours | 11 Months |
| Heating and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technology | $2,808 | 1,250 Contact Hours | 11 Months |
| Surgical Technology | $3,310 | 1,250 Contact Hours | 11 Months |
| Dental Assisting | $3,024 | 1,080 Contact Hours | 10 Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Operations | ||
| Agricultural Business and Management | 2 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Word Processing | 2 | - |
| Construction Trades | ||
| Building and Construction Finishing, Management and Inspection, Other | - | - |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation | 10 | - |
| Plumbing Technology | 5 | - |
| Engineering Technology | ||
| Drafting and Design Technology | 1 | - |
| Heating and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technology | 12 | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Dental Assisting | 7 | - |
| Emergency Care Attendant | 2 | - |
| Health Services, Allied Health, Health Sciences | 2 | - |
| Medical Transcription | 13 | - |
| Pharmacy Technician | 13 | - |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | - | 8 |
| Surgical Technology | 6 | - |
| Animal Health Technology, Veterinary Assistant | - | - |
| Mechanic and Repair Technology | ||
| Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology | 8 | - |
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 1 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ||
| Cosmetology | 25 | - |
| Culinary Arts | 1 | - |
| Nail Technician | 4 | - |
| Precision Production | ||
| Welding Technology | 1 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 222 Undergraduate: 222
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 86 Female: 136
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 86 Female: 136
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 208 Part-Time: 14
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 208 Part-Time: 14
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 16 | 7% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2% |
| White | 200 | 90% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 54 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 38 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 36 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 35 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 17 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 16 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 15 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 10 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 51 | 44 | 7 |
| Faculty Status | 37 | 37 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 30 | 30 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 36 | 33 | 3 |
| Primarily Instruction | 36 | 33 | 3 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 2 | 2 | - |
| Other Professionals | 2 | 2 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 5 | 5 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,414 (21) | $43,165 (12) | $50,747 (9) |
| Instructor | $46,414 (21) | $43,165 (12) | $50,747 (9) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $42,065 (12) | $35,743 (6) | $48,387 (6) |
| Instructor | $42,065 (12) | $35,743 (6) | $48,387 (6) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $42,052 (33) | $38,525 (18) | $46,284 (15) |
| Instructor | $42,052 (33) | $38,525 (18) | $46,284 (15) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 69% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 83% |
| Female | 52% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 67% |
| Asian | - |
| White | 71% |
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