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The Importance of IT Certifications

Can you imagine waking up for work in the morning and the entire server you work on is on a complete blackout? What do you do? Who do you go to for solving these issues? IT Certifications* Working in IT isn’t always a walk in the park. Support professionals have to manage multiple systems and … Read more

Audrey Sherwood – Graduate Highlight

Updated Content 10/25/2023 Before attending WVJC Online, Audrey worked for the Garrett County Board of Education for sixteen years in several different age groups.  For seven of those years, she served as a Kindergarten Instructional Assistant in various elementary schools. For Audrey Sherwood, the typical college environment just wasn’t for her. After attending community college … Read more

St. Joseph’s Hospital – Externship Highlight

West Virginia Junior College, Bridgeport partners with many hospitals and facilities around the region to provide diverse educational experiences for our registered nursing students.  This includes everything from a level one trauma facility to various rural clinics that serve our community. The Clinical Coordinator for WVJC Bridgeport Campus is excited to utilize St. Joseph’s Hospital … Read more

Brandon Arnold – Student Highlight

Meet Brandon Arnold, a current student in the Information Technology Program at WVJC Morgantown. Picture a college kid sitting in their dorm room, they’re surrounded by musical instruments and filled with an inspiration to record and write music. That’s how WVJC student Brandon Arnold’s story began. But from his love of music, another talent arose. … Read more

Christin Weiss – Staff Highlight

Meet Christin Weiss, West Virginia Junior College, and WVJC Online’s new Clinical and Lab Coordinator in the nursing program. Christin has always had a passion for helping others, and this was apparent at even age 16 when Christin was an EMT Basic. After completing high school, Christin went on to Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA, … Read more

Shannon Davis – Staff Highlight

Meet Shannon Davis, one of our new Career Management Directors at WVJC- Morgantown! Shannon started her career after graduating from West Virginia University in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. But like many, she realized the field of journalism wasn’t where her true passions lay. During her time at WVU, she helped to found … Read more

Paige Maul – Staff Highlight

Paige Maul MA, RPT, is a new instructor at West Virginia Junior College Bridgeport, beginning her career in September 2021. Paige started as an adjunct instructor in the Medical Billing/Administration and Clinical Medical Assistant programs. She has proven her knowledge and experience to be an asset to the WVJC Bridgeport campus. She has recently accepted … Read more

5 Benefits of Getting Your Degree in Cybersecurity at WVJC Online

Are you interested in pursuing an exciting career in technology? Cybersecurity is one of the available technologies in the U.S., and companies are searching for professionals with the appropriate training and background to fill these roles.  Read on to learn about five aspects of getting your degree in Cybersecurity at WVJC Online. YOUR TIME YOUR … Read more

Tabitha Browning – Graduate Highlight

WVJC Clinical Medical Assistant graduate, Tabitha Browning loves her career as a medical assistant at Bali Surgical! She describes how her experience at West Virginia Junior College prepared her for success in the healthcare field. If you are ready for a healthcare career, please visit wvjc.edu to apply today!

What Does the Future of Cybersecurity Look Like?

What does the future of cybersecurity look like? Cyberattacks are the fastest growing crimes in the U.S, with damages exceeding $6 trillion globally in 2021. Every type of organization is at risk, including nonprofits, small businesses, health, and medical facilities, large corporations, and more.  Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand, which means more significant opportunities … Read more