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Moorefield, W.Va. – Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College had a successful inaugural Career Carnival held on Tuesday, April 23, at the main campus in Moorefield, WV. The event, spearheaded by Dixie Heavener, Eastern’s Title III Project Director and Career Counselor, marked a significant milestone in the college’s commitment to fostering career exploration and community engagement. The Career Carnival provided attendees with a unique blend of interactive and educational learning activities centered around career and major exploration. Participants immersed themselves in carnival games designed to…
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Romney, W.Va. – Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College (Eastern) attended the Upper Potomac Highlands Science Expo held at the Hampshire County Public Library on Saturday, April 13. Representatives from Eastern, including Nathan Van Vranken, science faculty/Biological & Environmental Technology program coordinator, and Amanda Gross, Workforce Education program assistant I, actively participated in the event, showcasing the college’s commitment to STEM education and workforce development. Nathan Van Vranken led an engaging panel discussion, focusing on strategies to enhance STEM readiness in the Potomac Highlands…
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ATHENS, WV – Concord University and Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Eastern WVCTC) have entered into a collaborative agreement, in which Concord will provide the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program to Eastern WVCTC students. Students will be required to complete the Eastern Associate in Science (A.S.) with a concentration in the Elementary Education classes offered at Concord. Students will spend two years at Eastern WVCTC and two years at Concord to complete the degree, which will also earn them a teaching…
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Moorefield, W.Va. — Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College (Eastern) is pleased to announce a significant partnership with the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB), marking a milestone in higher education accessibility and inclusivity. The partnership was formalized during a visit by Clayton Burch, Superintendent for West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind, Melanie Heese, Dean of Students/Principal of WVSDB, Brian Olden, CTE – Prostart, and Bobby Catlett, Carpentry/Building Maintenance Instructor, to Eastern’s campus on Monday, April 8, 2024.…
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MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Eastern) has hired Michael Bush and Joshua Myers as Telecommunications Network Specialist I and Information Systems Technician in the IT Department. Michael Bush, telecommunications network specialist I, resides in Keyser, WV, with his wife and two children. “I was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and moved to West Virginia when I was nine years old,” said Bush. Before joining Eastern, he worked as an IT support specialist at TEKsystems in Frederick, MD, and other IT-related positions. “I…
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MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s Ag Innovation department in partnership with Select Sires, West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA), and WVU Extension, coordinated two training sessions for Artificial Insemination (AI) for the Livestock Management Systems. These trainings were led by Dr. Darin Matlick, WVU Extension veterinarian, and Brad Smith, WVU Extension at the South Branch Valley Livestock Exchange on February 29 & March 1, 2024, and again on March 21 & 22, 2024. Thank you to the WVDA for providing…
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Fisher, W.Va. – Over 100 agricultural enthusiasts and professionals gathered at the Misty Mountain Event Barn for the highly anticipated Cattlemen’s Evening, hosted by Eastern WVCTC Agriculture Innovation in collaboration with Mountainview Veterinary Services. The event, which ran from 5:30 to 8 pm, provided an insightful exploration into critical aspects of the industry and featured distinguished speakers from the agriculture industry. Among the highlights of the evening was the compelling presentation by speaker Michele Payn, who addressed the pressing issue of stress management within the…
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Moorefield, W.Va. – Senator Shelley Moore Capito’s Office has disclosed that Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College has been granted $1.4 million through congressionally directed spending to support the establishment of a new heavy equipment operators’ program. The funding will be utilized to acquire additional land for hosting the heavy equipment and training program, as well as to procure various types of heavy equipment such as simulators, a mini excavator, dozer, dump truck, backhoe, forklift, and other equipment. Dr. Tom Striplin, President of Eastern,…
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MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – Colton Allanson, a resident of Petersburg, West Virginia, has been hired as the Administrative Assistant at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College. He holds a bachelor of arts in music from Glenville State College, where he graduated in the fall of 2022. Before joining Eastern’s team, he worked as a student worker at Glenville State University. “My skills learned during my time as an Office Assistant – Student Worker at Glenville State will translate and help me here at Eastern,” said Allanson.…
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Moorefield W.Va. – A group of 12 enthusiastic students from Romney Middle School, accompanied by their dedicated teacher and guidance counselor, embarked on a career exploration field trip to Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Eastern). The purpose of the visit was to expose the students to specific career paths in business management and marketing and provide insights into future educational opportunities at Eastern. Throughout the day, the students engaged in a series of interactive activities designed to showcase Eastern’s array of programs. The students enjoyed hands-on learning experiences with a fun twist including a leadership icebreaker game featuring Mr. Potato Head, a Smart Lego build,…
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