Randolph Technical Center

What Randolph Technical Center does

Randolph Technical Center (RTC) is a public career and technical education (CTE) center operated by the Randolph County School District and located at 200 Kennedy Drive, Elkins, West Virginia. Founded in the 1976-77 school year as Randolph Vocational Technical Center and renamed in 2005-2006, RTC delivers hands-on technical training integrated with 21st-century technology to high school students from Randolph County and to adult learners across North Central West Virginia. The center runs 14 high school CTE programs spanning Automotive Technology, Business Enterprise, Carpentry, Collision Repair, Electrical Technology, Industrial Equipment Maintenance, Law & Public Safety, Mill & Cabinet, Power Equipment Systems, ProStart Restaurant Management, Robotics & Drones, Therapeutic Services, Career & Work Skills Training, and Grow Your Own (Teaching). Adult offerings include a Council on Occupational Education (COE)-accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program, Adult Education, Adult Night School, and GED preparation. Notable technical components include a VEX V5 robotics curriculum with C++ and Python programming, FAA Part 107 drone certification preparation, autonomous flight programming, and dual credit pathways through Pierpont Community & Technical College and Eastern West Virginia CTC, alongside embedded academic credit options. RTC reported that 88% of NOCTI-tested students (36 of 41) scored at or above the Workforce Readiness benchmark and 29% (12 students) qualified for the WV Governor's Workforce Credential.

As a government state entity under the Randolph County Board of Education, RTC is funded through district and state educational allocations rather than commercial tuition; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. The LPN program is the center's only formally accredited offering, holding COE accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Go-to-market is direct and geographically constrained: RTC is embedded in the Randolph County School District's network of elementary, middle, and high schools, with work-based learning experiences, community outreach events, social media channels (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram), and a mobile app as the primary outreach mechanisms. Operational leadership is provided by Principal and Director of CTE/AE John Daniels and Secretary Sierra Metz, with district-level governance through the elected Board of Education and an interim superintendent appointed in March 2026.

The center is mid-stream through a multi-year reconfiguration plan: classroom additions at the RTC campus are scheduled for construction during the 2026-27 school year, and new RTC programs are slated to launch in the 2029-30 school year. The district has concurrently posted "Closure (Proposed) Info" materials on the RTC website, introducing a reorganization overhang alongside the expansion roadmap. Strategic positioning emphasizes workforce-readiness outcomes, dual credit articulation with regional community colleges, and alignment with West Virginia's manufacturing and healthcare labor pipelines through partnerships such as the Valley Health Care student clinic program.

Name

Randolph Technical Center

Legal name

Randolph Technical Center

Website

https://rtc.rand.k12.wv.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Randolph Technical Center is a public career and technical education center in Elkins, West Virginia, operated by the Randolph County School District. It delivers 14 high school CTE programs and adult education including an accredited LPN program, serving students and adult learners across Randolph County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Vocational training programs
• Practical nursing training
• Adult education services
• Workforce skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Elkins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Randolph Technical Center delivers career and technical education (CTE) programs for high school students and adult learners in Randolph County, West Virginia. The high school catalog spans 14 program areas including Automotive Technology, Carpentry, Electrical Technology, Robotics & Drones, ProStart Restaurant Management, Therapeutic Services, and Industrial Equipment Maintenance. Adult learners access a COE-accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program, GED preparation, Adult Education, and Adult Night School. Dual credit pathways with Pierpont Community & Technical College and Eastern West Virginia CTC allow students to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously.

Product overview

Randolph Technical Center offers a comprehensive portfolio of career and technical education programs for high school students and adults in Elkins, WV. The institution operates 14 high school CTE programs spanning automotive technology, construction trades (carpentry, electrical, mill/cabinet), healthcare (therapeutic services), hospitality (ProStart), public safety, manufacturing (robotics/drones, industrial maintenance, collision repair, power equipment), and business fields. Adult education offerings include a Council on Occupational Education-accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program, GED preparation, adult education, and night school. The center also provides dual credit pathways through partnerships with Pierpont Community & Technical College and Eastern West Virginia CTC, allowing students to earn both college and high school credits simultaneously.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automotive Technology Technical training program for high school students covering automotive repair and maintenance skills.
• Business Enterprise High school business education program covering entrepreneurship and business operations.
• Career & Work Skills Training High school program providing foundational workplace skills and career preparation.
• Carpentry High school technical training in construction carpentry and woodworking.
• Collision Repair High school training in automotive collision repair and refinishing techniques.
• Electrical Technology High school electrical systems training for residential and commercial applications.
• Grow Your Own (Teaching) High school pipeline program preparing students interested in pursuing education careers.
• Industrial Equipment Maintenance High school training in maintenance and repair of industrial machinery and equipment.
• Law & Public Safety High school preparation program for careers in law enforcement and public safety fields.
• Mill & Cabinet High school training in woodworking, cabinet making, and millwork fabrication.
• Power Equipment Systems (Small Engine Repair) High school small engine repair and power equipment maintenance training.
• ProStart Restaurant Management High school restaurant management and culinary arts program with industry certification preparation.
• Robotics & Drones Comprehensive high school robotics and drone technology program covering design, building, and programming, including VEX V5 robotics curriculum, C++ programming, FAA Part 107 drone certification preparation, and autonomous flight programming using block coding and Python.
• Therapeutic Services High school healthcare pathway program preparing students for patient care roles.
• Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program Full-time adult practical nursing program accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, preparing students for the NCLEX-PN licensure exam.
• Adult Education Adult literacy and continuing education courses for adult learners.
• Adult Night School Evening classes for adult students seeking job training or skill development.
• GED Program Preparation program for adults seeking to earn their GED credential.
• Dual Credit Courses College credit courses allowing students to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously through partnerships with Pierpont Community & Technical College and Eastern West Virginia CTC.
• Embedded Credit Integrated academic and technical credit allowing students to earn math or other core academic credits through CTE coursework.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% of students scored at or above Workforce Readiness benchmark on NOCTI testing; 29% earned WV Governor's Workforce Credential

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Pierpont Community & Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2025Starting Fall 2025, RTC students can earn dual college credits through Pierpont Community & Technical College while completing CTE courses in Automotive Technology, Business, Electrical, Entrepreneurship, or Industrial Maintenance programs.
• Eastern West Virginia CTCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2025RTC students can earn dual college credits through Eastern West Virginia CTC while completing CTE courses in qualifying programs.
• Valley Health CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides health clinic services at schools including immunizations, sports physicals, and regular check-ups for students. Valley Health Care offers summer clinic days at Elkins and Mill Creek locations to help students prepare for school year.
• Council on Occupational Education (COE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational accrediting agency specializing in career and technical education. COE accreditation signifies that RTC's LPN program meets rigorous standards of educational quality, institutional integrity, and student success. Founded in 1971 and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Carver Career and Technical Center: Public CTE institution in Charleston, WV operated through Kanawha County Schools, offering career and technical programs to high school and adult learners. Closest analog in scale and structure to RTC.
• Ben Franklin Career Center: Public career and technical education center in Dunbar, WV serving multiple counties with similar CTE program breadth. Directly comparable operating model to RTC as a county-based technical center.
• Ralph R. Willis Career and Technical Center: Public CTE institution serving Logan County, WV with high school and adult technical programs. Directly comparable governance structure and program mix to RTC.
• Fred W. Eberle Technical Center: Public technical center in Buckhannon, WV serving Upshur County and surrounding area with career and technical programs. Comparable rural WV CTE operating model and student demographics.
• Putnam Career and Technical Center: Public CTE center in Hurricane, WV operated by Putnam County Schools offering high school and adult CTE programs. Directly comparable in mission, governance, and program categories to RTC.
• Cabell County Career Technology Center: Public county-level CTE center in Huntington, WV serving high school students and adults with similar program portfolio (automotive, health sciences, skilled trades). Directly comparable mission, funding structure, and student segments to RTC.
• Roane-Jackson Technical Center: Public technical education center in Spencer, WV serving Roane and Jackson counties with CTE programs for high school students and adults. Highly comparable rural-county CTE operating model.

Broad incumbents

• BridgeValley Community and Technical College: Public community and technical college in South Charleston, WV offering postsecondary CTE degrees and certificates. Broader postsecondary CTE incumbent in the same state with overlapping healthcare and trades programs that compete for adult learners.
• New River Community and Technical College: Public community and technical college serving southern West Virginia with CTE-focused associate degrees and certificates. Adjacent incumbent that overlaps with RTC's adult learner segment and dual-credit pathways.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RTCWV
• Facebookfacebook.com/randtechcenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/randolph.tech.center
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/randolph-technical-center

Compliance1 record

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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