Ben Franklin Career Center

Ben Franklin Career Center is a career technical education center that specializes in career training for the following industries: Certified Welder, Commercial Driving, Electrical Technician, HVAC Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, and Practical Nursing.

For more information about any of these programs, please reference the information below. 

OFFERING THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS

Certified Welder

Get the welding skills that employers demand! The ACE Certified Welder program gives you the hands-on training needed to prepare you for a flexible, rewarding welding career in industries from automotive fabrication, manufacturing, oil and gas, aerospace, and beyond!

During the ACE Certified Welding program, you will learn the standard techniques for cutting, welding and metal fabrication processes. As an ACE Welding student, you will also gain an understanding of welding inspection requirements, learn to interpret prints and layouts, and study the science behind metal production and purification, known as metallurgy. Get the technical training and certifications you need to become the skilled welder that employers in a wide variety of industries are searching for! Enroll in ACE today!

Commercial Driving

Why sit behind a desk when you can sit behind the wheel?

The ACE Commercial Driving program will prepare you for an exciting career on the road! Enroll today to receive hands-on training and learn to safely and proficiently operate tractor trailers to meet state and federal requirements. After successful completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to obtain a Class A or Class B CDL (Commercial Driver’s License). Drive your career goals and secure a rewarding career in the trucking industry today!

Electrical Technician

Are you ready to electrify your future? Does the idea of a career as an electrician spark your interest?

The ACE Electrical Technician program will train you to install, connect, test and maintain electrical systems that bring electricity from power-generating plants to our homes, offices, schools and places of business. As an ACE Electrical Technician student, you will qualify to sit for the journeyman’s license exam as well as have the opportunity to earn national certifications in the architecture or construction industry. Start your journey by enrolling in ACE today!

HVAC Technician

Not comfortable with the current climate of your career? Turn up the heat to secure your future in the fast-growing heating and cooling industry.

The ACE HVAC Technician program will prepare you to install, maintain and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment. As an ACE HVAC Technician student, you will have the opportunity to apply the practical knowledge and technical skills you master to earn national certifications in the construction industry. Fast-track your career as an HVAC Technician by enrolling in ACE today!

Phlebotomy Technician

Looking for a quick and affordable way to start a rewarding career in the healthcare industry?

The ACE Phlebotomy Technician program prepares you to work in a variety of healthcare facilities as an important member of a clinical laboratory team. The Phlebotomy Technician program will train you to perform venipunctures, or collect blood from patients, for testing, transfusions, research, and blood donation purposes. Fast-track your career as a certified phlebotomist by enrolling in ACE today!

Practical Nursing

Turn your passion of helping others into a successful career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The ACE Practical Nursing program is designed to help you enter the medical field with the hands-on learning and clinical experience you need to stand out in the job market.

You will gain relevant skills for the health care field, including measuring vital signs, performing wound care, pharmacology, medication administration and intravenous therapy. Upon completion of the program, you are eligible to take the national exam to obtain licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Enroll in the ACE Practical Nursing program today to gain the skills you need to make a difference in patients' lives!

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500 28th Street
Dunbar, WV 25064

PHONE: ​(304) 766-0369

https://bf.kana.k12.wv.us

*Supplementary adult learning opportunities can be found at Ben Franklin Career Center - https://bf.kana.k12.wv.us

**State and national certifications/licensures available where applicable.