The Collins Connection
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![September 2026 LPN to RN Graduation Ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788353827/collinsccedu/t9l8cytdwebacnymhlis/20260901CCTCFALLGRADLPN-RN1472.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788353827/collinsccedu/t9l8cytdwebacnymhlis/20260901CCTCFALLGRADLPN-RN1472.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1788353827/collinsccedu/t9l8cytdwebacnymhlis/20260901CCTCFALLGRADLPN-RN1472.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1788353827/collinsccedu/t9l8cytdwebacnymhlis/20260901CCTCFALLGRADLPN-RN1472.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1788353827/collinsccedu/t9l8cytdwebacnymhlis/20260901CCTCFALLGRADLPN-RN1472.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788353827/collinsccedu/t9l8cytdwebacnymhlis/20260901CCTCFALLGRADLPN-RN1472.jpg","width":2000}])
- Adult Education Graduations
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Collins Career Technical Center celebrated the achievements of some more of its Class of 2026. The ceremony recognized graduates from cohorts one and four of the LPN-to-RN Diploma Nursing Program, with heartfelt speeches, awards, and the presentation of certificates. Family, friends, and faculty gathered to honor each student's dedication and success as they step into the workforce. A full video of the event, high-resolution photos from our photographer, and a digital copy of the program are now available for free download.
![Four Campuses, One Goal: To Get You into a New Career]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782843171/collinsccedu/ypesoybr222dvrwsmyoi/FourLocations.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782843171/collinsccedu/ypesoybr222dvrwsmyoi/FourLocations.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782843171/collinsccedu/ypesoybr222dvrwsmyoi/FourLocations.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782843171/collinsccedu/ypesoybr222dvrwsmyoi/FourLocations.png","width":1080}])
Four Locations, One Goal: We are expanding our adult education footprint, including the grand opening of our brand-new Proctorville Center, to bring fast-track, affordable career training right to your backyard. You shouldn't have to choose between a grueling commute and mountains of student debt to achieve financial security, which is why we've strategically placed our specialized programs across four convenient regional hubs (Chesapeake, Coal Grove, Proctorville, and South Point). Whether your passion lies in healthcare, nursing, heavy industry, or public safety, our unified mission is to get you out of the classroom and into a high-impact, high-earning career faster and for a fraction of the cost of a traditional college degree.
![A group of graduates wearing blue graduation gowns and caps, with one individual in the foreground having a long beard.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782480569/collinsccedu/ds30sfllabegzohxmthd/20260625COLLINSCTCSUMMERGRADUATION0845.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782480569/collinsccedu/ds30sfllabegzohxmthd/20260625COLLINSCTCSUMMERGRADUATION0845.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782480569/collinsccedu/ds30sfllabegzohxmthd/20260625COLLINSCTCSUMMERGRADUATION0845.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1782480569/collinsccedu/ds30sfllabegzohxmthd/20260625COLLINSCTCSUMMERGRADUATION0845.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1782480569/collinsccedu/ds30sfllabegzohxmthd/20260625COLLINSCTCSUMMERGRADUATION0845.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782480569/collinsccedu/ds30sfllabegzohxmthd/20260625COLLINSCTCSUMMERGRADUATION0845.jpg","width":2000}])
- Adult Education Graduations
On Thursday, June 25, 2026, Collins Career Technical Center celebrated the achievements of its Adult Education Class of 2025 at the historic Keith-Albee Theater in Huntington, WV. The ceremony recognized graduates from the Auto Mechanics, Certified Registered Central Service Technician, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Electricity, HVAC, Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology, and Welding programs, with heartfelt speeches, awards, and the presentation of certificates. Family, friends, and faculty gathered to honor the dedication and success of each student as they step into the workforce. A full video of the event, high-resolution photos from our photographer, and a digital copy of the program are available now and free to download.
![A group of smiling graduates in black and orange robes stand on a green field with a stadium and trees in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779108436/collinsccedu/d8c5gzic2haq5ahlqkd3/20260514CCTCHSCOMPLETIONCEREMONY3702.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779108436/collinsccedu/d8c5gzic2haq5ahlqkd3/20260514CCTCHSCOMPLETIONCEREMONY3702.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779108436/collinsccedu/d8c5gzic2haq5ahlqkd3/20260514CCTCHSCOMPLETIONCEREMONY3702.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779108436/collinsccedu/d8c5gzic2haq5ahlqkd3/20260514CCTCHSCOMPLETIONCEREMONY3702.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779108436/collinsccedu/d8c5gzic2haq5ahlqkd3/20260514CCTCHSCOMPLETIONCEREMONY3702.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1779108436/collinsccedu/d8c5gzic2haq5ahlqkd3/20260514CCTCHSCOMPLETIONCEREMONY3702.jpg","width":2200}])
- High School
Celebrate the achievements of the Collins Career Technical Center Class of 2026 with this all-in-one hub for the Completion Ceremony and Senior Awards Night. Held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Ironton High School, the event recognized students from our five academies and seven partner high schools for completing their career technical education pathways. Whether you're a graduate, proud family member, or community supporter, relive the highlights and explore the moments that made this milestone unforgettable.
![A smiling woman in a white uniform stands in the foreground, holding a clipboard, with a crowd of people visible in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776869777/collinsccedu/jr0m8xtww0p9ehrbwgsv/20260421CCTCADULTNURSINGGRADUATION0014.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776869777/collinsccedu/jr0m8xtww0p9ehrbwgsv/20260421CCTCADULTNURSINGGRADUATION0014.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776869777/collinsccedu/jr0m8xtww0p9ehrbwgsv/20260421CCTCADULTNURSINGGRADUATION0014.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776869777/collinsccedu/jr0m8xtww0p9ehrbwgsv/20260421CCTCADULTNURSINGGRADUATION0014.jpg","width":1200}])
- Adult Education Graduations
This post recaps Collins Career Technical Center’s April 2026 RN Graduation Ceremony for the LPN to RN Diploma Nursing Program, Cohort 3, held at Ironton High School. It highlights the celebration of graduates and the support of families, friends, faculty, and staff. The post also serves as a hub for event media, including the embedded YouTube video of the full ceremony, a downloadable copy of the official program, and free access to download high-resolution photos taken by photographer Reece Booth.