Young woman working in beautiful colorful flower garden greenhouse.

Career technical education provides real-world career experiences for West Virginia public school students.

Career Tech WV

Learn more about the hands-on training students get through career technical education.

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Middle School Pathways

Middle school programming helps students make informed decisions about career paths before they enter high school.

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By the Numbers

Statewide participation in career technical education programming continues to increase.

282

Schools in the state: 124 middle schools, 130 high schools, 21 county technical centers, 7 multi-county technical centers.

1,457

Career technical education teachers.

65,925

Students enrolled in career technical education programs statewide.

Culineering Challenge

The annual Culineering Challenge exposes students to an intense, hands-on competition that combines culinary, engineering, and marketing skills.

2024 Culineering Challenge Winner

The Almost Heaven Swing Project

The Almost Heaven swings across the state were constructed by students at the Nicholas County Career and Technical Center.

Swing Locations