Finding a good fit in post-secondary education is extremely important to success as a student. When we think about the investment of time, money, and energy that a student will focus into their field, finding a good fit should be a key factor when determining your post-secondary options. Post-secondary schools are supposed to teach and … Read more
It is important to be dressed professionally, especially if you are going to an interview or professional function. How you are dressed will be one of the first things employers and professionals notice about you! Here are some tips and tricks for dressing professionally. Women should wear dress pants or a skirt passed the knee, … Read more
Wesley McGee began attending West Virginia Junior College freshly after high school. He is seeking an associate degree in Information Technology. He considered many careers paths in high school but none really fit what he wanted to do. Following his father’s advice, he enrolled in the IT program to give him a good starting point. … Read more
At WVJC Morgantown, the Career Management Team is hard at work for you! WVJC Career Management offers one on one resume building, mock interview preparation, and just recently, a new career closet has been implemented so students can be interview ready. WVJC’s career management team is constantly working to improve the resources we offer to … Read more
Financial aid can come from several sources to help you pay for college. These sources can be federal, state, school, and private sources. The U.S. Department awards over $120 billion dollars every year in grants, work-study funds, and low-interest loans. There are three different types of federal student aid. Grants and Scholarships – money you … Read more
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
Preparing for college requires quite a bit of homework. First, you need to find a field of study that you’re interested in. Then, you have to determine if that field of study can provide you with the life you want to lead once you have completed college and start into the workforce. Once you have … Read more
In our last blog, we discussed how professionalism is a key component to any work environment. Specifically, we discussed competence, reliability, honesty, integrity, and respect. These are extremely important in remaining professional in the workplace. Equally as important are compartmentalization and positivity. Today we will discuss these aspects of professionalism, and why they are important … Read more
My name is Selena Ramey and I am the Career Management Director here at the West Virginia Junior College Charleston campus. I have been fortunate enough to work here for the past 4 years and love getting to know the students! As the Career Management Director I work closely with our students from the beginning … Read more
Zachary Maxon graduated from Morgantown High School and immediately knew he was going to come to West Virginia Junior College. He is the fourth person in his family to graduate from WVJC! Both of his grandparents are graduates of the campus as well as his aunt. He didn’t want to attend WVU. “I didn’t want … Read more
