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Externship Highlight – Conde & Malone Family Dentistry

Externship Location – Conde & Malone D.D.S., INC Family Dentistry According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030, faster than average for most occupations. An estimated 44,000 openings for dental assistants are projected each year, on average, over the next ten years. … Read more

What Kind of Hands-On Skills Will You Learn at WVJC?

Today, watch Ezra Dolan, West Virginia Junior College’s Information Technology Specialist, and one of his information technology students, Evan Warner, perform the proper way to add an IP address on a Cisco Router. Learning how to correctly put an IP address on a Cisco Router is one of the first skills that information technology students … Read more

Tyler Dulaney – Student Highlight

Prior to enrolling at WVJC, Tyler attended dental hygiene and nursing programs at other institutions. It was after a year break from school that he discovered Information technology and the vast opportunities in the field. Tyler chose to attend WVJC Morgantown for several reasons. “WVJC was the best option because they offered in-demand certifications that … Read more

Regional Eye Associates – Externship Highlight

Creating a lasting relationship with our externship sites is essential to provide our students with a quality hands-on experience. At Regional Eye Associates, our Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) students, Medical Office Administration (MOA) students, and Medical Coding (MC) students receive just that and more. According to their website, Regional Eye Associates is dedicated to “enhancing … Read more

Cortney Raynor – Student Highlight

Before enrolling at WVJC Online, Cortney Raynor worked as a video operations manager as a wife and a mom to two young girls. Cortney had previously graduated from a four-year university with a degree in communication and media arts. She had a great time and great memories from her experiences at this university, but she … Read more

Information Technology Project

Our residential information technology students, currently enrolled in NET 105- Network V, participated in a hands-on project working on live equipment in the IT lab. The goal of this project was to connect to the internet through the network using their equipment and the connections they established with their partners’ networks. To learn more about … Read more

Renee Rollins and Micah Jones – Faculty and Student Highlight

WVJC Charleston Dental Director Renee Rollins is joined by her daughter Micah Jones to discuss their experiences at WVJC. Micah is a student in the Clinical Medical Assistant program and loves the hands-on element and having extra support nearby. Renee loves to watch her daughter and students grow and develop the skills needed to succeed … Read more

Laura Barker – Student Highlight

Laura Barker states that she chose West Virginia Junior College because it had a fast-track degree program geared toward careers in the medical field. Laura began WVJC’s Medical Billing/Administration program in August of 2021. Laura says that at WVJC, “It is very easy to get help and ask questions.” Her favorite part of the medical … Read more

WVJC Bus Tours

WVJC staff and faculty love hosting bus tours for local high schools. Students have the opportunity to complete hands-on activities in each of the labs and learn more about the career-focused programs WVJC offers. Contact an admissions team member today at 304-769-0011, or request information here to learn about WVJC’s accelerated career training programs!

Chelsea Abbott – Staff Highlight

Check out WVJC Medical Program Director Chelsea Abbott’s VLOG about the medical programs at West Virginia Junior College. Students learn hands-on skills in a lab setting and have the opportunity to apply those skills during their externship. If you are interested in a career in the healthcare field, contact WVJC today at 304-769-0011 or request … Read more