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| Total CostOn-Campus Attendance | $6,000 |
| AdmissionSuccess rate | 20% |
| Student RatioRatio of students to faculty | N/A |
| Retention(Full-Time / Part-Time) | 96% / N/A |
| EnrollmentTotal (all students) | 25 |
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United Technical Center is located in Clarksburg, West Virginia and works to provide a variety of students with an outlet to better educate and improve professionally. It specializes in vocational, career, and technical areas of interest and study and is open to students in high school as well as to adults wishing to further or return to their studies.
United Technical Center approaches education and improvement on work skills in a unique way. The school uses a combination of academic courses and practical hands-on training to set students apart as they enter into the work force. They not only learn how to do a job but they discover how versatile their mind may be through good work habits, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Basic academic courses are offered in Algebra II, Conceptual Mathematics, Applied Geometry, and English. In addition to these courses, there are several other areas of study.
Engineering and Technical Cluster
Engineering and technical programs of study comprise a majority of academic and career interests at United Technical Center. Students can study in the following areas:
Almost all of these areas of study are one to two-year programs in which students receive practical application skills.
Arts and Humanities Cluster
Students interested in Graphic Communications (Printing) will benefit immensely from this program. It encompasses various aspects of printing such as copy preparation, computer layout and typesetting, plate making skills, press operation, even sales and management skills. Whichever area you wish to begin a career in graphic communications, United Technical Center has the courses and instructors to best benefit your professional goals. Like most programs at United Technical Center, this is a two-year program.
Health Science Education Cluster
There are several programs at United Technical Center that cater to a variety of students with diverse educational backgrounds. The Practical Nursing program is geared more toward post-secondary students who have an interest in bedside nursing care. Health Occupations Science Technology and Medical Assisting are more for beginners to the health care field; whether they are recent high school graduates are adults looking to make a career change.
Human Services
The Human Services areas of study at United Technical Center serve to prepare students for a career related to various interactive services. Students can complete certificate programs in Cosmetology, Emergency and Fire Management Services, and ProStart Restaurant Management.
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Admission varies on a case-by-case basis. Some students applying for admission are still in high school while other students are looking to make a career change. It’s best to simply contact United Technical Center directly to set up an appointment to visit the school and further discuss the admission steps you need to take as a prospective student.
The United Technical Center has a Program Participation Agreement with the U.S. Department of Education to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid from all eligible students. Administrators and instructors at the United Technical Center understand that financial aid is often the gateway to realizing academic and career dreams. With that in mind, they work with each student to explore financial aid opportunities from a variety of sources.
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The student body at United Technical Center is quite diverse. There are high school students as well as returning students who comprise the avid learners in each classroom. Along with classroom curriculum, there are several student organizations that work to educate and encourage teamwork outside of the classroom.
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a national organization that brings students, instructors, and various industries together to improve upon a more cohesive, skilled workforce. The United Technical Center is one of several institutions in the United States with a chapter on campus. This chapter works to further the values and skills taught within the classroom in a fun, active environment outside of the classroom.
Health Occupations Students of America
This organization provides a platform to promote health care professional opportunities while working to deliver quality health care to all. On United Technical Center’s campus, this organization works to motivate, progress, and recognize future health professionals in America.
National Technical Honor Society
The National Technical Honor Society on United Technical Center’s campus works to bring technical students together and encourage development and improvement to better help them in the working world.
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| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) | ||||
| Total Population | 31,367 (25,185 urban / 6,182 rural) | ||||
| Households | 13,361 (2.31 people per house) | ||||
| Median Household Income | $27,182 | ||||
| Families | 8,506 (2.90 people per family) | ||||
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Clarksburg, WV 26301-9524
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