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Cindi Settle – Faculty Highlight

Meet WVJC Faculty Member Cindi Settle! Cindi Settle graduated in 1992 from South Charleston High School in South Charleston, WV. She went on to pursue her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Charleston with the goal of eventually obtaining her Ph.D. to open a clinical practice. She continued her education and received a … Read more

Setting SMART Career Goals

What Are SMART Career Goals and How To Create Them In today’s fast-paced work environment, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of where you want to go in your career. Setting SMART goals allows you to have clear, well-defined objectives that are realistic and structured.  The acronym SMART stands for specific, measurable, achievable, … Read more

Ethan Stewart – Student Highlight

Meet Information Technology Student Ethan Stewart! WVJC’s Information Technology programs offer students like Ethan Stewart hands-on learning opportunities in a small classroom environment. In just 18 months, you can earn your degree and certifications* in Information technology. Flexible scheduling allows our students to work while attending classes. Watch as IT Student, Ethan Stewart, discusses his … Read more

5 Essential Soft Skills for Employment

It is no secret that employers require specific skills, certifications, and degrees when hiring for open positions. However, applicants and employees often forget that soft skills are just as important! Soft skills are a variety of skills that allow you to interact and work with others. They typically apply to all professions and are necessary … Read more

Why National Healthcare Association (NHA) Certifications Are Important

Are you someone who is looking for a healthcare training program? Are you looking for a program that provides valuable training through classroom development, hands-on training, and an externship while helping you prepare for industry-specific certification* exams? If you answered yes to any of these, then West Virginia Junior College may be for you! Continue … Read more

Clinical Medical Assisting: Blood Pressure Demonstration

Learn How to Take Blood Pressure At WVJC, our students enjoy the hands-on learning environment provided to help them learn new skills. Celebrating the success of a new skill is just as important as passing the certification* exams and graduating. Watch as clinical medical assisting students Maddy and Deonna demonstrate how to take a patient’s … Read more

WVJC Graduate Hannah Smith
Visits the Campus

WVJC Bridgeport Welcomes Guest Speaker Hannah Smith! Ms. Cummings’s Introduction to Clinical Procedures 101 and her Clinical Medical Procedures 203 classes welcomed a guest speaker, recent WVJC clinical medical assistant graduate Hannah Smith. She is currently working as a pharmacy tech at CVS Pharmacy as she waits to start the Practical Nursing program in January … Read more

Online Dental Assisting – Program Highlight

WVJC Online dental assisting training is an innovative program where students experience the convenience of online classes combined with hands-on instruction during clinical days. “Dental assisting can be a lifelong future career or a stepping stone for anyone wanting to further their education in dentistry. The online program is great for someone who has always … Read more

Morgantown High School Tour

On May 19, 2023, West Virginia Junior College in Morgantown, WV, held a special tour for a class of juniors and seniors from Morgantown High School. The students learned about programs such as dental assisting, information technology, pharmacy technician, nursing, and medical assisting. The tour began with a quick briefing of the programs offered at … Read more