Presley Jordan was getting ready to begin her senior year at Buckhannon Upshur High School, working part-time, and enjoying her summer vacation by relaxing and doing things outdoors with her friends and family, when she job shadowed at her dentist’s office. In her time there, she found that she really enjoyed helping people and would … Read more
By: David Cutright When an individual begins to achieve success in their life, not only do they have the ability to improve their own situations, but often times they have the ability to improve the situations of others. This is a value that West Virginia Junior College attempts to instill in their students throughout … Read more
Brandon Hardman started attending West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport in the IT (Information Technology) program in June of 2018. Before attending WVJC, he worked at the Dollar General store in Mount Clare, WV. A few of his favorite things include helping his family, playing video games, spending time at the beach, and he definitely has a … Read more
The Clinical Medical Assistant program at West Virginia Junior College is an 18-month associate degree program. In those 18 months, students learn how to take patient vital signs, draw blood, give injections, perform and read EKGs, assist with medical examinations and more! As a part of the Clinical Medical Assistant program, each student completes an … Read more
Are you interested in gaining a quality education in just a few months without having to worry about breaking the bank? At WVJC, we offer 10 different scholarships for our students to help give them the peace of mind they need to focus on getting their degree! Keep on reading to learn about all of … Read more
Both are great! Scholarships and grants are FREE money that you don’t have to pay back. The difference is who gives you the money. A grant is a type of financial aid normally given by the government. One example is the Pell Grant. Pell Grants are normally given to undergraduate students who have not yet … Read more
Elizabeth Cross is set to graduate in June 2019 with her Clinical Medical Assistant Degree from WVJC-Bridgeport. Her excitement to graduate and begin a career in the medical field is visible. Prior to Elizabeth attending WVJC, she worked as an assistant pre-school teacher at a local daycare. Even though she enjoyed working with children, Elizabeth … Read more
Heather Evans is a West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport student graduating in February of 2018. This date is rapidly approaching which makes her graduation more of a reality. Heather did not attend any other college before coming to WVJC. She always knew furthering her education was something that she was interested in, but couldn’t quite make … Read more
Tyler Chinchilla is a West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport student who is looking forward to graduating in a few months. He will be graduating with an associate degree in the Clincial Medical Assistant program. Before attending WVJC, Tyler attended North Marion High School. When his senior year rolled around, he started thinking about his future and … Read more
If you are looking to be a part of a healthcare team through indirect patient care, becoming a pharmacy technician may be the right fit for you. The role of the pharmacy technician has evolved from someone who simply counts pills and checks out customers, to a medical professional who plays a significant role in … Read more
