Molly Connell is a returning graduate from West Virginia Junior College Bridgeport. She began her journey at WVJC in 2015 to pursue her Medical Assisting degree. At that time, Molly knew the medical field was her passion. She checked into WVJC and quickly discovered it was the place for her. Once enrolled and into the … Read more
Did you ever go to college before, if so where and what was your experience? I haven’t really been in school since I was in high school twenty years ago. This whole experience is new and exciting for me. What were you doing before you decided to go to attend WVJC? I had my fair … Read more
WVJC graduate, Yolanda Bass, enrolled in college at WVJC in 2013 because of the fast-track programs, location of the school, and friendliness of the staff and faculty. She graduated with an Associate Degree in Business Administration in 2014. After receiving her business training, she worked as an administrative assistant. Yolanda always had an interest in … Read more
“I was three years into a teaching degree and decided I wanted to be a nurse. I moved to Morgantown and started applying to programs.”- Tierra Justice The path to college and a career can have its twist and turns. Sometimes a student can enter into one field of study and find a more appealing … Read more
Angela Sharp earned her Associate Degree in Medical Assisting from WVJC Charleston in 2017. Angela decided to attend WVJC after she graduated from high school. She chose WVJC because of the convenience of being close to home and the small college environment. The flexible schedule allowed her to work while earning her degree. Angela said, … Read more
The medical industry continues to grow across the United States and in Kanawha County. Healthcare employers are continuously looking for qualified medical professionals to provide patient care. To help with this employment demand, WVJC Charleston offers a variety of fast track, in-demand healthcare programs including Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration, and Dental Assisting. The … Read more
“I think that WVJC is a great program because the schedule accommodates students like myself, a mom, or others who have to work and raise a family. The classes are small, the instructors are great, and the terms are only 6 weeks. It is very fast-paced, but it’s doable if you try your best!” One … Read more
Amanda Fernandez is currently enrolled in WVJC’s online Clinical Medical Assistant program and will earn her degree in 2020. Like so many others before her, she started her college journey fresh out of high school at a traditional four-year college, but found that the field she was studying was not the path for her and … Read more
