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Rebekah Kube – Faculty Highlight

Rebekah Kube is the Clinical Coordinator for WVJC Bridgeport. She started her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the age of 19, but always had a passion for learning and for the nursing field. After five years of practice, Rebekah decided to go back to school. She obtained her associate’s degree in nursing from … Read more

Pharmacy Technician Program Highlight

When students are enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician program at West Virginia Junior College, they are able to learn about all aspects of being a pharmacy technician. While enrolled in the program, students participate in hands-on training of skills in both retail and clinical settings. In retail pharmacy, a pharmacy technician inputs new prescriptions into … Read more

Healthcare Administration – Program Highlight

Within the next five to ten years, we are expected to see a rise in medical technology in the area of telehealth and telemedicine. With that in mind, West Virginia Junior College Online has begun offering a Healthcare Administration program. In this program, students are able to earn an associate degree in as little as … Read more

WVU Medicine – Externship Highlight

WVU Medicine is taking the state of West Virginia by storm and WVJC is very proud to work with the company. WVU Medicine is the state’s largest health system and private employer. WVU Medicine is comprised of nine hospitals throughout the state: J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, Braxton County … Read more

WVJC Students Discuss Their Practical Nursing Journey

A practical nurse provides standard emergency and preventative healthcare to patients who are sick, injured, or just need routine health checkups.  They touch the lives of others on a daily basis. Practical nursing is a career that is not only rewarding but also in high demand.  West Virginia Junior College Bridgeport offers a twelve-month Practical … Read more

Dustin Talton – Graduate Highlight

Dustin Talton is a recent graduate of our Clinical Medical Assistant Program at WVJC Online.  When he started his journey to look for an online school, he had to have a few very important criteria: a strong education in his intended field and the flexibility to work around his work and family life.  Dustin found … Read more

Kali McGuire – Student Highlight

Kali is enrolled in the Dental Assisting program at West Virginia Junior College Charleston.  She decided Dental Assisting was the best fit for her because she has always been interested in teeth and oral surgeries. She also likes that dental offices typically have family-friendly hours. “I chose WVJC because I was able to get on … Read more

Nicole Jones – Student Highlight

Nicole Jones is enrolled in the Clinical Medical Assistant program at WVJC Charleston. She decided to come here when she learned about the 18-month Associate Degree program. She said, “It was so close to my home and Kellie really sold me on the school. I just love her. She’s so sweet!” Nicole chose her program … Read more

Kathryn Dean – Student Highlight

Kathryn Dean is enrolled in the Clinical Medical Assistant program. Prior to Kathryn attending WVJC, she worked full time as a certified CNA. Even though she enjoyed working as a CNA, Kathryn wanted a profession that would give her more home time and less physical stress. After discussing with her husband, Kathyrn knew it was … Read more

Sarah Cruz – Student Highlight

Senior year is both exciting and stressful. Many high school seniors are debating over what they want to do with the rest of their lives. The golden question for most seniors is where to attend college. Sarah Cruz, a Pharmacy Technician student at West Virginia Junior College Morgantown struggled with that question. “I didn’t know … Read more