Overview
The Carver Career and Technical Center located in Charleston, West Virginia provides post secondary education, college courses, and career education programs. Occupational training is offered in the following areas:
- Automotive Technology
- Business Technology
- HVAC Technology
- Plumbing Technology
- Construction Technology
- Collisions Repair Technology
- Electrical Technology
- Health Occupations Science Technology
- Surgical Technology
- Dental Assisting
- Pharmacy Technician
- Respiratory Care
- Veterinarian Technician
- Agriscience
- Cosmetology
- Culinary Arts
- Drafting
- Industrial Fire Management
- Legal Administrative Assistant
- Manicuring
- Welding
- Event Planning and Design Production
CCTC offers a Career Plus program which is designed to assist former high school students in acquiring their diploma. CCTC services also include:
- Career Counseling
- Interview Training
- Special Needs Coordination
- On the Job Training
- Resume Preparation Training
- Clinical Training
Admission Process
The admission process for entry into a training program offered by CCTC requires a high school diploma. Students may apply by downloading an application from the school website. Financial aid is available for students in need of tuition assistance. CCTC provides Job Placement Assistance for students who have successful completed a training program.
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

Get more information about the programs offered by Carver Career Center by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Agricultural Business and Management (C)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Meeting and Event Planning
Computer and Information Sciences
- Word Processing (C)
Construction Trades
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation (C)
- Plumber
- Building Construction Technology
Engineering Technology
- Refrigeration Technology (C)
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) (C)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Respiratory Therapy (A)
- Surgical Technologist (C)
- Veterinary Assistant (A)
- Pharmacy Technician (C)
- Dental Assistant (C)
- Health Services (C)
- Emergency Care Attendant
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Personal and Culinary Services
- Cosmetology (C)
- Barber (C)
- Culinary Arts (C)
Precision Production
- Welding (C)
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $3,800. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $30 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 66% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 66% | $4,520 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Carver Career Center may offer student services like:
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Assisting students to find work
Other Technical Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Carver Career Center.
- Garnet Career Center in Charleston, WV (5 miles away)
- Ben Franklin Career Center in Dunbar, WV (12 miles away)
- Putnam Career and Technical Center in Eleanor, WV (25 miles away)
- Academy of Careers and Technology in Beckley, WV (40 miles away)
- Ralph R Willis Career and Technical Center in Stollings, WV (43 miles away)