Jordan Karickhoff is set to graduate at the end of this month with her Associates Degree in Medical Office Administration. Her excitement to graduate and begin her career is visible every day at the West Virginia Junior College Bridgeport Campus. Jordan attended West Virginia University immediately following graduating from high school and stayed for one … Read more
Breanna Shingleton is a past graduate who can’t seem to get enough of the West Virginia Junior College family and continuing her education. Breanna graduated from WVJC in 2013 from the Pharmacy Technician program. Her favorite thing about WVJC was that “everyone was friendly and knew her by name”. It’s a small campus which allows … Read more
In life it’s not the peaks that define us but the valleys. Dani McCrobie is an excellent example of persistence. When life pushes you to the breaking point a person has two choices. . . . get up or lie down. Dani McCrobie chose to push past her limitations. She proved to be resilient, brave … Read more
Slena Skeens had been working as a shift manager for a local Dairy Queen for three years. The long hours were tough and meant she did not get to spend much time with her five small children. After hearing her children say that they wanted to work at Dairy Queen like Mommy when they grew … Read more
Kourtney Patrick was leading an exciting career as a Promotions Manager at WV Radio Corporation when she found out she was pregnant…..with twins! She was overjoyed at the news, but also knew it would be hard to keep up the demanding pace of live radio after the birth of her babies. Being on call 24/7, … Read more
Some people go to college right after high school, and some take a different path. Christina Ward is an Army wife and loving mother of two. As an army wife, and mother of two she quickly adjusted to being a devoted and supportive wife and mother while learning to navigate the ups and downs of … Read more
High School seniors listen up! This is your big year, the time when you are on the top of the pyramid looking back at what you have accomplished over the past 12 years. It is a great feeling that is well deserved! Looming ahead is the next step of your life, the one that requires … Read more
Choosing to continue your education after high school is a big decision that impacts not only your life but those closest to you. WVJC-Online Medical Assisting student Racheal Huggins made that very choice when she decided to attend WVJC-online for her Associate degree. Racheal is what is generally called, a non-traditional student; meaning that she … Read more
The day started out like any other typical work day. Little did Brandon know, the appointment he had scheduled for later that afternoon would change his life forever. That appointment was for a personalized Campus Tour of West Virginia Junior College! Information Technology student, Brandon Cage, was working at TGI Fridays when he decided he … Read more
When choosing to attend college and obtain a degree there are many aspects to consider. Does the college offer the program I am passionate about? Do the instructors offer individualized support? Will my schedule be flexible? These are just a few vital questions to ask when exploring your options. Dental Assisting student, Kelsey Casto says … Read more
