Ben Franklin Career Center

Ben Franklin Career Center is a public vocational school located in Dunbar, West Virginia, in a midsize suburban setting. As a less-than-two-year institution, it focuses on short-term certificate programs designed to prepare students for immediate entry into skilled trades careers.

With a total enrollment of 85 students (IPEDS 2023), Ben Franklin Career Center provides a small, focused learning environment. The school reports a completion rate of 70% and a retention rate of 86% (IPEDS 2023), with an overall quality score of 63.67 out of 100. Its certificate programs include Electrical and Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, Welding Technology, and HVAC Maintenance Technology.

These programs address strong regional demand for skilled tradespeople in West Virginia's construction and manufacturing sectors. Students seeking hands-on training in electrical work, welding, or heating and cooling systems will find concentrated, career-oriented instruction at this compact career center in the Kanawha Valley.