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Washington County Adult Skill Center can be found in Abingdon, VA (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a public institution. The Certificate is the highest degree at Washington County Adult Skill Center.
The most common majors at the school are in office and administration and production trades.
Washington County Adult Skill Center is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007-2008, 110 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Washington County Adult Skill Center, often seeking career changing education.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Washington County Skill Center is an accredited post-secondary facility which will provide high quality technical training services for Southwest Virginia, Northeast Tennessee, and surrounding areas. The Skill Center will provide students the opportunity to obtain the skills necessary for employment acquisition, retention, or advancement."
More complete details are provided below.
Washington County Adult Skill Center
848 Thompson Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
General Phone: (276) 676-1948
http://wcsc.wcs.k12.va.us
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Production Trades | 27 | machinist, welding |
| Medical Support and Technology | 23 | allied health and medical assisting, dental assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 14 | diesel mechanics |
| Office and Administration | 14 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Washington County Adult Skill Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 78 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Washington County Adult Skill Center had a total enrollment of 110 students (86 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98% |
| Black | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 15% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 17 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 71% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Abingdon, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Washington County Adult Skill Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2610100)
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Dental Assisting/Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Washington County Adult Skill Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study
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