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Moorefield, W.Va.— On Saturday, September 21, 2024, a group of community volunteers for the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) IRS Program held their first meeting at Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College to prepare for the upcoming tax season. Last year, VITA volunteers helped 280 area residents file their taxes for free. The VITA Tax Team received the Eastern Panhandle EITC Coalition Site of the Year for 2023 from preparing the most Veteran tax returns from seven sites. The team consists of Karen Malcolm,…
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New Eastern College Nursing Students were Granted Scholarships from 40 & 8 Hardy County Voiture 1623
MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – On Thursday, August 29, 2024, Jeff Fraley, director of nursing education, Bob Cross, and Steve Vaughn, representatives from 40 & 8 Hardy County Voiture 1623, presented four $500 checks from their nursing scholarship to Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College nursing students. The nursing student recipients were Kelsie VanMeter of Grant County, Brittany Goldizen of Grant County, Madison Miller of Hardy County, and Tara LeeAnn Aylor of Hardy County. “I am incredibly grateful for the scholarship 40 & 8 that I…
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Moorfield, W.Va. – Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Eastern) is excited to announce that it has been awarded a $1 million grant from the United States Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) to expand its Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) workforce training program. This funding will support the enhancement of Eastern’s current CDL Class A offerings and introduce CDL Class B training to meet the growing demand for skilled drivers in the region. The grant will be used to bolster both instruction and…
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Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College is excited to announce the 2024 Farm Fellowship students who are currently participating in agribusiness internships. A grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds this program. The Farm Fellowship offers an in-depth intensive training experience that combines classroom training with hands-on practical experience and mentoring through on-farm apprenticeships and ‘learn to earn’ opportunities in up to four micro-credential certificate areas. Fellows must: Fellows are provided agribusiness coaching support and mentorship. Successful fellows completing these requirements within the…
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Moorefield, W.Va – The next Job Fair at Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College will be held on September 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This free community event is open to all-network with top employers from the tri-state area. Eastern’s job fair is organized through the Career Services Department on campus, led by Dixie Heavener, career counselor & Title III project director. If you are an employer and want to attend this free event, register at https://bit.ly/JobFairFA24 Tentative List of Employers…
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Moorefield, W.Va. – Derek Thorne, a resident of Dorcas, West Virginia, has been hired as the Accounting/Fiscal Coordinator at Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College. He was born and raised in Dorcas and has recently moved back for this position after working and living in Winchester, Virginia. “I moved to Winchester, VA, eight years ago with my wife Emily, along with our dog and three cats,” said Thorne, “We are excited to be moving back to our hometown.” Thorne is a graduate of Fairmont…
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Moorefield, W.Va. – Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College was granted $157,614, in May of 2023, from the West Virginia State Advance Grant. This has allowed them to expand their capabilities of solar-powered technology on campus for the Solar Installation Technology training. This has been done with purchases of EnGoPlanet solar-powered benches, a new Eastern-branded flag, and wall-mounted display monitors. “Eastern is committed to providing relevant, hands-on education that prepares our students for the workforce,” said Lauren Arbaugh, Workforce Education program coordinator, “Our renewable…
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Moorefield, W.Va. — The Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College Foundation is excited to announce that the 2024 Farm-to-Table Dinner Fundraiser will take place on September 11, 2024, at the picturesque Mountain View Barn at Miller Farms. Event Details: The Farm-to-Table Dinner celebrates the unique traditions surrounding food and agriculture in West Virginia, from production to preparation, and the stories that give life to these traditions. This annual event is a highlight of the year, showcasing the rich heritage of West Virginian food, deeply…
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Columbus, OH (July 11, 2024) – Franklin University announces that it has expanded its articulation partnership with Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College (EWVCTC). This collaboration marks the fifth institution outside Ohio to join the Pathway Portal, granting eligible EWVCTC students and alumni access to Franklin’s cutting-edge Pathway Portal and a special tuition rate of $298 per credit hour. As a leading educator of working adults in central Ohio, Franklin University is excited to partner with Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College to…
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Petersburg, W.Va. – Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College and South Branch Career and Technical Center have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a collaborative partnership. This agreement aims to provide high school students with a dual credit pathway opportunity to earn the Hospitality & Tourism Management Certificate from Eastern, before graduating high school. These courses are only transferrable for students planning to attend Eastern College. “Having the opportunity to collaborate with South Branch Career and Technical Center and allow additional students to work…
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