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Institution Statistics
  • Tuition (Out/In State)
    $3,420 / $3,420
  • Average Financial Aid
    $4,135
  • School Location

     
    Ben Franklin Career Center
    500 28th St
    Dunbar, WV 25064
    General information
    (304) 766-0369

    Type of institution: Public, 2-year
    Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
    Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificates, Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificates, Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificates
    Accreditation
    Carnegie classification: Not applicable
    Number of students: 477 (2009) 477 (undergraduate)
    2010-2009 Undergraduate application fee:$ 25

    Estimated academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
    Tuition and Fees 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011
    In-State $ 1,935 $ 1,945 $ 1,950 $ 3,420
    Out of State $ 1,935 $ 1,945 $ 1,950 $ 3,420
    Books and Supplies $ 550 $ 600 $ 650 $ 700
    On-Campus
    Room and board ---- ---- ---- ----
    Other Expenses ---- ---- ---- ----
    Off Campus
    Room and board $ 12,000 $ 12,000 $ 12,000 $ 12,000
    Other Expenses $ 3,400 $ 3,600 $ 3,800 $ 4,000
    Off Campus w/ family
    Other Expenses $ 2,800 $ 3,000 $ 3,200 $ 3,400

    Financial aid 2009-2010

    Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

    Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
    Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 68% $ 3,997
    State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 11% $ 3,349
    Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 0% ----
    Loans to students 0% ----
     
    End of file for Ben Franklin Career Center.

     

    Degrees offered by Ben Franklin Career Center

    Ben Franklin Career Center
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    AP Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

    AP Air Conditioning & Refrigeration is a one year evening program for adults. The topics covered are as follows:

  • Basic Refrigeration Systems
  • Electrical Circuits, Controls and Motors
  • Refrigerant Handling
  • Air Movement/Measurement
  • Basic Heating & Humidification Systems
  • Air Conditioning & Heating...

  • Ben Franklin Career Center
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    AP Heavy Equipment

    AP Heavy Equipment program is a full year program for adults. The students gain entry level skills in the use of the dozer, backhoe, bobcat, excavator, and dump truck. The areas of training are as follows:

  • Equipment Safety
  • Operation of Equipment
  • Basic use of Welding Tools
  • Maintenance of Equipment ...

  • Ben Franklin Career Center
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    CISCO

    The CISCO program is a full year, ninety minute class for students in the feeder high schools. The program will be offered on alternate years in the two feeder schools.

    Opportunities

  • Bases for Computer Career
  • Cabling
  • CISCO Certification

  • Ben Franklin Career Center
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Computer Networking

    Computer Networking is a two-semester program for high school students and adults. Through hands-on activities and academic studies, the students will gain a basic understanding of computer networks. The topics to be covered will include:

  • Introduction to the Enterprise Network
  • Planning a Windows Server...

  • Ben Franklin Career Center
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Computer Operations & Support

    Computer Operations & Support is a two-semester program that feeds into a two-semester Networking program. This program consists of three components: Basic Electronics, Aries Computer Literacy, Aries Semesters I & II. The second semester consists of Aries Semester II. Aries Semester II includes a 100...

    Ben Franklin Career Center
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Electrical Technology

    Electrical Technology is currently a full day, one-year program for adults. The program is designed to allow the students to learn and practice all the skills required to begin an electrical career at the entry level and to pass the Electrical Journeyman's test. At the completion of the course the students...

    Ben Franklin Career Center
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Machine Tool Technology

    Machine Tool Technology program is a two year half-day program for adults and high school students. The topics covered are:

  • Machine Shop Safety
  • Shop Math
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Auto CAD/CAM
  • Mill & Lathe
  • Electrical Discharge
  • Use of Lathe< >brli< Drill Presses >brli< Milling Machine >brli< Grinders & Saws >brli< CNC Machining Centers >br< >brb/b< >br< >brli< Machine Operator >brli< Apprenticeship for Tool & Die >br< >br...

  • Ben Franklin Career Center
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Medical Assistant / Secondary

    This is a one year program for adults and a two year, half-day program for juniors and seniors. The Medical Assistant Program teaches the students how to serve the patient and assist the doctor from the appointment scheduling to the end of the visit. The students learn clerical skills as well as office...

    Ben Franklin Career Center
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Web Design & Development

    Web Design & Development is a one year, half-day class for adults and high school students. Upon completing this course, the student should be able to use basic HTML, Dreamweaver, and Office SharePoint Designer features to create, design, publish, and maintain a Web site. The student will be introduced...

    Ben Franklin Career Center
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Welding Technology

    Welding Technology is a one year, full day program for adults, or a two year half-day program for adults and high school students. A welder learns the joining of metal by electronic or gas processes. In addition, the process of cutting metal is taught. Topics covered in the class are as follows:

  • Arc...

  • Ben Franklin Career Center
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    A/C & Refrigeration/Metal Trades

    A/C & Refrigeration/Metal Trades is a two year, half-day technical education program for adults or high school students. It is designed to provide knowledge and skills required of persons employed in the air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and sheet metal business and industries. Students completing...

    Ben Franklin Career Center
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    AP Electronic Technology

    AP Electronic Technology is a full day, two year program for adults. The students may choose to take only the first year and will receive a certificate for Electronics I. The topics covered for the complete program are as follows:

  • Basic DC Theory
  • Basic AC Theory
  • Digital Electronics< >brli< Electronic Components>
  • General Electronics ...

  • Ben Franklin Career Center
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Automotive Technology

    Automotive Technology is a two year half-day program for adult and high school students. The Automotive Program is designed to provide specialized training to students desiring a career in the automotive industry. The specialized areas of training are as follows:

  • Engine Repair
  • Steering & Suspension...

  • Ben Franklin Career Center
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Child Development Specialist

    Child Development Specialist is a two year, half-day academic/clinical program for adults and secondary students. The students enrolled in this program will learn entry level occupational child care skills. Students take part in clinical experiences by assisting cooperative teachers in local day care...

    Ben Franklin Career Center
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Computer Aided Drafting

    Computer Aided Drafting program is a one year, full day program for adults or a two year half-day program for adults and high school students. This course deals with traditional drafting knowledge and CAD-related skills. The program is self-paced with the student choosing areas of concentration. The...

    Ben Franklin Career Center
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Diesel Technology

    Diesel Technology is a two year half-day program for adults and high school students. The students will study a variety of diesel engines including Caterpillar, Detroit, Cummins, and Mark. The following are topics to be covered:

  • Engine Operations
  • Engine Design & Construction
  • Precision Measurement ...

  • Ben Franklin Career Center
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    General Building Construction

    General Building Construction program is a one year, full day for adults or a two year, half-day program for adults and high school students. Students will learn entry level skills of carpentry, masonry, electricity and plumbing. The topics covered are as follows:

  • Use of Tools
  • Framing
  • Exterior Trim ...

  • Ben Franklin Career Center
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Graphic Communications

    Graphic Communications program is a two year, half-day program for adults and high school students. Job entry skills are taught. The following training will be given:

  • Job Planning & Layout
  • Composition
  • Preparing Copy for Reproduction
  • Darkroom Procedures & Film Developing
  • Line & Halftone Photography ...

  • Ben Franklin Career Center
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Health Occupations

    Health Occupations is a two year, half-day program for adults and high school students interested in health occupations. It is designed to provide the opportunity to learn basic health care skills and to explore various health occupations. It is an excellent basic program for students interested in a...

     

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