The Collins Connection
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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.
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- Campus Access & Safety
Beginning April 6, 2026, a segment of State Route 243 will be permanently closed between Bent Creek Road (CR 118) and Eaton Road (CR 32) as part of the Chesapeake Bypass Phase 2 construction. This closure directly impacts all staff, students, and visitors traveling to the Collins Career Technical Center Main Campus in Getaway from the Proctorville, Chesapeake, and Huntington areas, requiring the use of alternate routes such as Big Branch Road, Eaton Road, or Slate Run Road. Commuters traveling to the Main Campus from the Coal Grove and Deering directions are not affected by this closure and may continue to use SR 243 as usual. Drivers are advised to consult the interactive detour map below and allow an additional 20–25 minutes for their commute until the project's estimated completion in Fall 2028.
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- 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.
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- 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.
![Three smiling graduates in caps and gowns stand in front of a blurred green background with the text "2026 Completion Ceremony" and the Collins Career Technical Center High School logo.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777906620/collinsccedu/wmqjtsga7cg6sfheodoh/Graduation.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777906620/collinsccedu/wmqjtsga7cg6sfheodoh/Graduation.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1777906620/collinsccedu/wmqjtsga7cg6sfheodoh/Graduation.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777906620/collinsccedu/wmqjtsga7cg6sfheodoh/Graduation.png","width":1080}])
- High School
Collins Career Technical Center’s Class of 2026 completion ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 14 at 6:00 PM at Ironton High School, with graduates arriving at 5:00 PM for check-in. Additional events include a senior breakfast and awards, practice, and photos earlier that day. Students must wear their home school gown (no caps), and certificates will be distributed after the ceremony during scheduled pickup times once all financial obligations are met. Families are encouraged to attend and celebrate this milestone, with select events available via livestream.