Fayette Institute of Technology

Fayette Institute of Technology is a public career school located in Oak Hill, West Virginia, in a small-suburb setting. The institution provides vocational certificate programs in two fields: Electrician training and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. These programs prepare students for careers in the electrical trades and practical nursing, two of the most consistently in-demand occupations in southern West Virginia.

With 38 students enrolled (IPEDS 2023), Fayette Institute of Technology operates as a small, community-serving training center. The school reports a 92% completion rate and a 90% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), indicating that the majority of enrolled students successfully complete their training. The institution holds a quality score of 76.00/100.

Serving the Fayette County area of the New River Gorge region, the institute provides an accessible and affordable entry point for residents seeking vocational credentials. Its combination of an electrical trades program and an LPN nursing program addresses two distinct sectors of local workforce need, offering students in this rural Appalachian community practical pathways to stable employment.