High Schools in West Virginia

Construction Career Pathway Schools in West Virginia

West Virginia supports Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in construction through the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and community/technical colleges. These align with the Architecture & Construction career cluster, offering certifications like NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Core/Level 1, OSHA-10/30, and industry credentials in areas such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and construction management. Programs emphasize hands-on training, dual enrollment, apprenticeships, and work-based learning. Over 10,000 students participate in CTE programs annually, with pathways available in technical education centers and high schools. Key initiatives include partnerships with the Mississippi Construction Education Foundation (MCEF) for NCCER accreditation and WVDE’s career clusters.

Below is a compiled list from WVDE resources, district websites, and community college directories. It’s organized by type (high school districts/technical centers and community/technical colleges) and includes key program details. This is not exhaustive; for full listings, visit WVDE’s CTE page (wvde.us/technical-education/career-clusters/architecture-construction) or the West Virginia Community and Technical College System (wvctcs.org/programs).

High School Districts/Technical Centers with Construction Pathways

These public districts and technical centers offer CTE at the high school level, often with NCCER-aligned courses and dual-credit options through community colleges.

District/School/Center	Location	Program Details
Monongalia County Technical Education Center	Morgantown, WV	Construction Pathway; NCCER Core and Level 1 Carpentry/Electrical; OSHA-10; 1080-clock-hour program with apprenticeships; Dual enrollment with West Virginia Northern Community College; Serves Morgantown High School and University High School.
Kanawha County Schools	Charleston, WV	Building Construction Pathway; NCCER-aligned carpentry and electrical; OSHA-10; Work-based learning with Kanawha Valley CTC; Serves Capital High School and George Washington High School.
Cabell County Career-Technical Center	Huntington, WV	Construction Trades Pathway; NCCER Core; OSHA-10; Includes welding and heavy equipment; Dual enrollment with Huntington Junior College; Serves Cabell Midland High School and Huntington High School.
Wood County Technical Center	Parkersburg, WV	Construction Technology Pathway; NCCER Carpentry Level 1; OSHA-10; Work-based learning with West Virginia University at Parkersburg; Serves Parkersburg High School and Parkersburg South High School.
Berkeley County Schools	Martinsburg, WV	Construction Management Pathway; NCCER Core; OSHA-10; Apprenticeships via Blue Ridge CTC; Serves Musselman High School and Martinsburg High School.
Ohio County Schools	Wheeling, WV	Building Trades Pathway; NCCER Fundamentals; OSHA-10; Dual enrollment with West Liberty University; Serves Wheeling Park High School.
Putnam County Schools	Winfield, WV	Construction Pathway; NCCER Core; OSHA-10; Work-based learning with local contractors; Serves Winfield High School and Hurricane High School.
Raleigh County Schools	Beckley, WV	Construction Trades Pathway; NCCER-aligned carpentry; OSHA-10; Apprenticeships; Serves Woodrow Wilson High School and Independence High School.
Wayne County Schools	Wayne, WV	Building Construction Pathway; NCCER Core; OSHA-10; Dual enrollment with Huntington Junior College; Serves Wayne High School.
United Technical Center	Clarksburg, WV	Construction Trades Program; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Hands-on training in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing; Serves multiple Harrison County high schools; Focus on career readiness and apprenticeships.