BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) - For decades, the Academy of Careers and Technology has offered technical and vocational education in the local area. Staff have been working to make sure those programs stay available.

Recent legislation presented to the WV House of Delegates could put control of local technical programs at risk. If passed, House Bill 3452 would transfer administration of advanced career education from county boards to community and technical colleges.

ACT Principal and Director Charles Pack said the results of ACT's work speak for themselves. At a recent meeting of the Raleigh County Commission, he said those who are concerned should contact their state leaders to make sure these programs remain available in Raleigh County. "If they start a program with us, they finish is and they g

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