Valley Career and Technical Center

What Valley Career and Technical Center does

Valley Career and Technical Center (VCTC) is a public career and technical education institution operated under the Augusta County School Board in Verona, Virginia, serving high school and adult learners in the Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County region. The center delivers 24+ high school CTE programs spanning Agriculture, Automotive Technology, Aviation Technology, Carpentry, Collision Repair, Computer Technology, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Dental Careers, Diesel Equipment Technology, Electricity, EMT, Firefighting, HVAC & Refrigeration, Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics, Masonry, Medical Assistant, Nurse Aide, Patient Care Technician, Precision Machining, Teachers for Tomorrow, Veterinary Science, Welding, and Work-Based Learning, with new HS Firefighting (NFPA 1001-2019) and HS Pre-CDL/Logistics (ELDT) programs added for 2026-27.

For adult learners, VCTC operates an 18-month Practical Nursing program approved by the Virginia Board of Education and Virginia Board of Nursing (capped at 24 students per cohort, with reported 100% NCLEX-PN pass rates in multiple recent years), Adult Education courses across trades and health occupations, Registered Apprenticeship related technical instruction, and online professional development delivered through channel partners ed2go and AtHomePrep. Technology infrastructure is conventional — Canvas LMS, Infinite Campus SIS, Tyler education software, Microsoft 365, Perfect Forms, and Microsoft Forms — with no proprietary AI/ML capability.

The center's business model combines public funding via the Augusta County School Board with tuition and fees from the Practical Nursing program, adult education course fees (pay-at-registration, non-refundable after first class), credential testing fees (including HESI A2 entrance exams), and community/employer support funneled through the affiliated VCTC Foundation. Distribution is primarily regional and direct: in-person enrollment at the Verona campus, recruitment through high school counselor partnerships, work-based-learning placements with local employers (63 students, 16,282 hours worked, $309,977 in student earnings in 2025-26), and online channel partnerships for adult continuing education.

Name

Valley Career and Technical Center

Legal name

Valley Career & Technical Center

Website

https://valleytech.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Valley Career and Technical Center is a public CTE institution in Verona, Virginia, operating under the Augusta County School Board to deliver 24+ high school career programs, an 18-month Practical Nursing program, adult education, Registered Apprenticeship training, and online professional development for the Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (61)

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 program
• High school CTE
• Adult continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Verona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees - Practical Nursing: Tuition and fees for the 18-month Practical Nursing program. The program is approved through Virginia Board of Education and Virginia Board of Nursing but is not accredited by a nursing education accrediting body, therefore cannot accept traditional federal student loans and grants. Tuition assistance may be available through local career centers, healthcare facilities, and partnering institutions.
2. Adult Education Course Fees: Fees for adult continuing education courses in various trade and technical areas. Course fees are due at time of registration; registration not accepted without payment, business purchase orders, or agency authorization.
3. Credential Testing Fees: Fees for industry credential and certification exams including NOCTI certification exams and various program-specific credentialing tests.
4. HESI A2 Entrance Exam Fees: Fees for HESI A2 entrance examination required for Practical Nursing program admission, administered through Elsevier's Evolve website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VCTC is a public career and technical education center that delivers 24+ high school CTE programs (Agriculture, Automotive, Aviation, Carpentry, Welding, HVAC, Nursing, etc.), an 18-month adult Practical Nursing program (24-student cohort), Registered Apprenticeship training, adult continuing education courses, and online professional development through ed2go and AtHomePrep partnerships, serving the Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County region of Virginia. The center connects students with local employers through Work-Based Learning placements that generated 16,282 hours and $309,977 in student earnings in 2025-2026.

Product overview

Valley Career and Technical Center (VCTC) is a vocational and technical education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of career training programs. The center operates a multi-track model consisting of: (1) High School Programs with 23 career and technical education tracks including Agriculture, Automotive Technology, Aviation Technology, Carpentry, Collision Repair, Computer Technology, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Dental Careers, Diesel Equipment Technology, Electricity, EMT, Firefighting (new 2026-27), HVAC & Refrigeration, Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics, Masonry, Medical Assistant, Nurse Aide, Patient Care Technician, Precision Machining, Pre-CDL/Logistics (new 2026-27), Teachers for Tomorrow, Veterinary Science, Welding, and Work-Based Learning; (2) Adult Education programs including the 18-month Practical Nursing Program and Registered Apprenticeship training; and (3) Online Training partnerships with Ed2go and AtHomePrep. The center serves the Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County area of Virginia, providing workforce development for local industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High School Career and Technical Education Programs Portfolio of 24+ career and technical education tracks for high school students from Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County, including Agriculture, Automotive Technology, Aviation Technology, Carpentry, Collision Repair, Computer Technology, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Dental Careers, Diesel Equipment Technology, Electricity, EMT, Firefighting, HVAC & Refrigeration, Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics, Masonry, Medical Assistant, Nurse Aide, Patient Care Technician, Precision Machining, Pre-CDL/Logistics, Teachers for Tomorrow, Veterinary Science, Welding, and Work-Based Learning.
• Practical Nursing Program 18-month adult Practical Nursing program beginning each August, approved by the Virginia Board of Education and Virginia Board of Nursing, limited to a selective cohort of 24 students per class. The program is not accredited by a nursing education accrediting body and therefore cannot accept traditional federal student loans and grants; tuition assistance may be available through local career centers, healthcare facilities, and partnering institutions. Achieved 100% NCLEX-PN pass rates in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 (8 graduates in 2025).
• Adult Education Market-sensitive adult training programs covering agriculture, business, health occupations, and trade/industrial areas, including Virginia Apprenticeship Training programs and customized business training. Course fees are due at time of registration on a first-come, first-served basis and are non-refundable after the first class meeting.
• Registered Apprenticeship Occupation-specific training combining on-the-job training with related technical instruction through the 'earn while you learn' model, providing career pathways for apprentices while meeting employer workforce needs. VCTC serves as the regional related technical instruction provider for Virginia Apprenticeship Training programs.
• Professional Development Training Online (Ed2go) Online professional development courses offered through the Ed2go partnership, providing continuing education to adult learners through VCTC's adult education program.
• Advanced Career Training Online Online career training programs offered through VCTC's career training portal for adult learners seeking advanced credentials.
• Construction Code & Exam Prep Training Online Online construction code and exam preparation training offered through the AtHomePrep partnership, providing certification preparation for trades and construction-related credentials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% NCLEX-PN pass rate for 2025 graduating class (8 graduates)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Virginia Apprenticeship Training / VirginiaWorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVCTC serves as the regional related technical instruction provider for Virginia Apprenticeship Training programs. The partnership provides on-the-job training combined with technical instruction to create career pathways for apprentices while meeting employer needs.
• Augusta County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVCTC operates under the Augusta County School Board and follows ACPS policy manual. Student handbook and attendance policies align with ACPS guidelines. The school calendar coincides with the Augusta County Public Schools student calendar.
• Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County Area EmployerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Center has numerous training relationships with area businesses and industries. Local businesses are highly involved in ongoing development of adult programs. The Work-Based Learning program places students with local employers, generating 16,282 hours worked and $309,977 in student earnings.
• ed2gominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline professional development training platform partnership providing continuing education courses to adult learners through VCTC's adult education program.
• athomeprep.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction Code and Exam Prep Training partnership providing online certification preparation courses for trades and construction-related credentials.
• Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)coreOthersState regulatory agency overseeing professional and occupational regulations. VCTC Practical Nursing program is approved through Virginia Board of Nursing. DPOR information provided for Registered Apprenticeship related inquiries.
• VCTC FoundationminorOthersFoundation organization supporting technical education through community investment. Invest in tomorrow's workforce today is the foundation's tagline, focused on supporting VCTC programs and students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Tech: National for-profit technical school offering automotive, welding, HVAC, and healthcare training programs that closely mirror VCTC's high-school CTE tracks at a national scale.
• ECPI University: Virginia-based, for-profit college offering technical and healthcare programs including nursing; overlaps with VCTC's adult Practical Nursing and continuing-education offerings in the same state.
• Universal Technical Institute (UTI): National provider of automotive, diesel, collision, and welding training; comparable to VCTC's Automotive, Diesel, Collision Repair, and Welding high school CTE programs.

Regional players

• New England Institute of Technology: Technical/trade-focused college delivering associate and certificate programs across trades and healthcare; comparable in program breadth to VCTC's 24+ CTE tracks but operating in a different regional labor market.
• Pittsburgh Technical College: Pennsylvania-based technical college with trades and healthcare programs; comparable in offering mix to VCTC's adult education portfolio while serving a different regional market.

Direct peers

• Miller-Motte Technical College: Regional career college offering diploma and degree programs in trades and healthcare; comparable to VCTC's adult Practical Nursing and Adult Education offerings in scope and target audience.
• Centura College: Virginia-based career college providing nursing, trades, and technical training to adult learners; directly comparable to VCTC's Practical Nursing and Adult Education portfolios in the same regional labor market.
• Fortis College: Multi-campus career college focused on nursing and allied-health programs; directly comparable to VCTC's Practical Nursing and Nurse Aide/Patient Care Tech tracks.
• Blue Ridge Community College (Virginia): Virginia community college in adjacent Shenandoah Valley region offering workforce, technical, and healthcare programs; directly comparable to VCTC's adult education and Practical Nursing tracks in geographic proximity.
• Lord Fairfax Community College: Virginia community college with workforce and CTE programs serving a similar regional catchment; overlaps with VCTC's adult continuing-education and apprenticeship training offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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