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Medical Assisting Student Highlight – Megan Sturm

Medical Assisting student Megan Sturm knew that WVJC- Bridgeport was the right choice for her as soon as she stepped into the school. She instantly felt comfortable and welcomed. She knew the Medical Assisting program was a good fit because she has always had the utmost respect for people in the medical field. She loves … Read more

Dental Assisting Graduate Highlight – Jesse Rose

For some students starting college can be daunting, especially because it is unfamiliar territory. However, West Virginia Junior College Charleston is not just any college. The staff and faculty support students from the initial admissions meeting to graduation and beyond. Certified Dental Assistant, Jesse Rose, knows this first hand. Jesse was not nervous about starting … Read more

Program Highlight – Information Technology

Students at West Virginia Junior College – Charleston Campus know that their success is the faculty, staff and administration’s main priority. This is visible in the halls every day, but the lengths the Information Technology department takes to ensure students’ success might surprise people. As with every program offered at WVJC, sitting for certification exams … Read more

Medical Assisting Graduate Highlight – Megan Haskiell

Megan Haskiell is a recent graduate from West Virginia Junior College’s Morgantown campus with an associate degree in Medical Assisting.  Megan was hired at Country Doctors, a new office in Preston County, just before her graduation. Since she has been hired, she has played a pivotal role in assisting with the start-up of the office. … Read more

Information Technology Graduate Highlight – Andrew Gatlin

Andrew Gatlin and the Band of Brothers  As a college, the staff and faculty at West Virginia Junior College – Bridgeport have the good fortune of working alongside students every day as they prepare for their chosen careers.  Sometimes, however, there is a student, or group of students, that stand out among the other students … Read more

Medical Assistant Graduate Highlight – Melissa Lipscomb

Melissa Lipscomb recently graduated from WVJC Morgantown in March with a degree in Medical Assisting. She was hired immediately through her externship at Women’s First Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists. Melissa said she chose to go to school at WVJC Morgantown because “it suited what I needed to get the degree and it was close”.  She … Read more

Practical Nursing Program Highlight

Practical Nursing students complete their first clinical experience. Making a difference and helping others are common themes among those interested in becoming medical professionals.  As the first clinical rotation draws to a close for our Practical Nursing students here at West Virginia Junior College Bridgeport, those ideals are very real for our students. PN students … Read more

Externships

During ones time as a student at West Virginia Junior College Online your experience will be different than that of an on-campus student, but there are a few things that stay the same. One of those is completing an externship. When choosing externship sites, our Career Management Director Julie Warden looks for the best of … Read more

Dental Assisting Program

Charleston, WV– The Dental Assisting Program at West Virginia Junior College is all smiles in 2015! Dental Coordinator Ms. Rebecca Hale received the 2014 Instructor of the Year Award at the Charleston Campus and she is continuing her hard work in 2015. The Dental Assisting program is blossoming with each day. Dental students are promoting dental … Read more

Medical Assisting – WVJC Online Program Highlight

At West Virginia Junior College our online Medical Assisting program is unique when compared to medical assisting programs offered at other online schools. This is because we incorporate a hands-on approach unlike the simulations that other institutions provide. We offer hands on, real life situations and techniques so our students know exactly what they will … Read more