GARNET CAREER CENTER
- 422 Dickinson St
- Charleston, WV 25301
- OPEID College Code: 02218200
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- General Phone: (304) 348-6195
- Principal: James Vickers
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 143
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Garnet Career Center - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
About
Garnet Career Center, located in Charleston, West Virginia, has been operated and funded by Kanawha County since 1971. Garnet Career Center serves adults by educating them through one of three career programs. Many adults also enroll at Garnet Career Center to prepare for their GED examination.
Academics
Garnet Career Center provides educational programs for three careers. The goal is to build technical skills and positive workplace attitudes to ensure success in the workplace.
The three programs are:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrolling at Garnet Career Center must fill out an application and submit it. Students wishing to enter the nursing program must take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). Dates for the TEAS are available on the website prior to each enrollment period.
80% of the student body at Garnet Career College receives some form of financial aid. Financial aid information can be obtained by making an appointment with the financial aid counselor and/or by using the financial aid calculator available on the schools website.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Website
- kcs.kana.k12.wv.us
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Garnet Career Center is to provide adult learners educational opportunities necessary to attain their chosen goals.
Accreditation
- North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, Board of Trustees
- Facilities and Programs Offered
None Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
Garnet Career Center Campus Map
Other Campus Locations
- Carver Career Center
Charleston, WV 25306
6 Miles Away
- Admission Links
- Admissions: garnet.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 97%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 49% | 90% | 1% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $2,843 | $1,055 | $500 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Licensed Practical Nurse
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $2,857 | $2,857 | $2,857 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,740 | $1,341 | $1,095 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Other Expenses | $1,650 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $1,850 | $1,750 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $13,747 | $13,198 | $12,952 |
| Off Campus with Family | $6,597 | $6,048 | $5,702 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $4,597 | 1,350 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| Medical Administration | $4,697 | 1,350 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services | $3,797 | 1,350 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| Bookkeeping | $3,797 | 1,350 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| Auto Mechanics Technology | $3,064 | 1,284 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | |
| Bookkeeping Degree | 7 |
| Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other Degree | 5 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse Degree | 50 |
| Medical Administration Degree | 18 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technology | |
| Auto Mechanics Technology Degree | 13 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 143 Undergraduate: 143
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 30 Female: 113
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 30 Female: 113
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 143 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 143 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.7% |
| Black | 17 | 12% |
| Asian | 2 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.7% |
| White | 122 | 85% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 3 | 2% |
| Ages 20-21 | 26 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 28 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 18 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 12 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 6 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 20 | 14% |
| Ages 50-65 | 7 | 5% |
| Age Unknown | 23 | 16% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 40 | 24 | 16 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 23 | 15 | 8 |
| Primarily Instruction | 23 | 15 | 8 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 73% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 65% |
| Female | 74% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 71% |
| White | 73% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
