Meet IT Technician Robert Anderson! Robert Anderson graduated from Preston High School in 2021 and was a CTE completer in Information Technology. He graduated from the WVJC Morgantown campus on February 12, 2023, with his Specialized Associate Degree in Information Technology. Before his college experience, he repaired computers for his family and friends. During his … Read more
In 2022, The West Virginia Junior College and the Mon Health System partnered to develop the WVJC School of Nursing at Mon Health to help address the healthcare needs of North Central West Virginia. Through generous donations made by Ron and Stephanie Stovash, The Health Plan, and the Hazel Ruby McQuain Trust, The Ron and … Read more
West Virginia Junior College held a nursing pinning ceremony on April 15, 2023, to honor the March 2023 nursing graduates. A pinning ceremony is an important moment for these aspiring nurses. Each nurse selects a friend or family member to pin them at the ceremony. The graduates also take a moment to recite the Florence … Read more
In the Clinical Laboratory Procedures course, students are introduced to urinalysis, phlebotomy, hematology, chemistry, serology, and medical microbiology. They specifically focus on learning about specimen collection, handling, testing, and selected examinations. In this particular session of CLP, WVJC students practiced their phlebotomy skills. Each of the students took turns preparing their materials and retrieving a blood sample from a patient. This … Read more
Morgantown Spring Career Fair WVJC hosted a career fair on our Morgantown campus on March 10. We had over a dozen employers and students in every program. Students were able to interact with employers and learn more about the careers they were considering. Some even applied on the spot to positions and gave their resumes … Read more
Meet our New Career Management Director The staff and faculty at WVJC are so excited to welcome Amber Walker to the team! Amber received her Bachelor’s Degree from Fairmont State University in Speech Communications with a minor in Journalism. She went on to get her Master’s in Business Administration from Salem. Along with that, she … Read more
What are soft skills? Soft skills are such as communication, teamwork, leading, and learning. Soft skills are not necessarily related to your field or career but are a broader skill set that makes you more effective at communicating and getting the job done. This video analyzes the top 5 most essential soft skills employers seek. These skills are networking, professionalism, teamwork, … Read more
Are you ready to make a move from a job you don’t love to a career that provides you with stability and advancement opportunities? WVJC can set you on the path to your new career and help you leave short-term jobs behind. Continue reading to learn how to gain knowledge and skills to change your … Read more
Meet Nursing Program Director Chelsea Gianni! Chelsea Gianni started her career as a nurse in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. After obtaining her Master’s degree, she spent eight years as a family nurse practitioner at a primary care office in Morgantown, WV. During that time, she managed chronic diseases and acute conditions for patients of … Read more
Toy Drive for Children Each Nursing Cohort at West Virginia Junior College completes two community service projects before they graduate from the program. These service projects focus on an underrepresented population in our community. The March nursing cohort graduates recently completed a toy drive for one of their projects. They delivered dozens of gifts to children at … Read more
