WVU Parkersburg Workforce and Economic Development

05/20/2026

💉 Train to Become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at WVU Parkersburg
Start your journey into a rewarding healthcare career with WVU Parkersburg’s Clinical Medical Assisting program. This program prepares students for the CCMA exam through the National Healthcare Association and provides hands-on, real-world experience.

✔️ 125 hours of classroom instruction
✔️ 100 hours of clinical experience
✔️ Training in injections, EKGs, phlebotomy, patient vitals, and more

📅 August 18, 2026 – February 18, 2027
🕕 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6 – 9:30 p.m.
📍 ITC

⏸️ No class Nov. 23–27, 2026 (Thanksgiving)
⏸️ No class Dec. 21, 2026 – Jan. 1, 2027 (Christmas/New Year’s)

💛 Cost: $2,000
💙 Payment due by August 4
💙 Financial assistance available for qualifying West Virginia residents

📌 Requirements:
• Students must purchase a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope
• Acrylic nails are not permitted for clinicals

Enroll today!
📧 [email protected]
📞 304-424-8274

05/05/2026

Build your Excel skills with WVU Parkersburg Workforce & Economic Development!

Our Microsoft Excel Essentials Class will help you get prepared to use Excel at a professional level.

Upcoming classes:
May 11 | 5 – 9 p.m. | Innovation & Technology Center
June 13 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Jackson County Center

Cost is $50 per person. Businesses sending multiple employees will receive a 10% discount.

Class size is limited to 20 students. For more information, call 304-424-8247 or email [email protected]

05/04/2026

💙 Become a Certified Phlebotomist

Ready to start your journey in the healthcare field? WVU Parkersburg’s Phlebotomy Program equips you with real-world skills and professional certification readiness.

📅 August 18, 2026 – January 14, 2027
🕕 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6 – 9:30 p.m.
📍 ITC
⏸️ No class Nov. 23–27, 2026 (Thanksgiving)
⏸️ No class Dec. 21, 2026 – Jan. 1, 2027 (Christmas/New Year’s)

Includes 94.5 hours of classroom learning and 38.5 hours of clinical experience.

💛 Cost: $2,000 | Payment due by August 4

💙 Financial assistance available for qualifying residents

⚠️ Please note: Acrylic nails are not permitted for clinicals.

Enroll today!
📧 [email protected]
📞 304-424-8274

04/15/2026

Our Nail Technician program is currently full.

At this time, the program is at capacity or does not have upcoming dates scheduled. If you are interested in joining a future cohort, sign up for updates to be among the first to know about future openings and program announcements.

Stay connected here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeESDv0m_8q-K83hD9KJUPvxfuLy3xKF5oSknl793EhAO89vg/viewform

03/26/2026

Build your Excel skills and boost your confidence in the workplace with WVU Parkersburg’s Microsoft Excel Essentials Class.

Join us on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jackson County Center for a four-hour class designed for those who currently use Excel on the job — or anyone looking to strengthen their skills for positions that require it.

💲 Cost: $50 per person
🏢 Businesses sending multiple employees will receive a 10% discount
Class size is limited to 20 students, and a minimum of 5 registered students is required to run the class.

For more information, call 304-424-8247 or email [email protected]

03/23/2026

Turn your love for nails into a career 💅✨

WVU Parkersburg’s Nail Technician Short-Term Program is the perfect way to build hands-on skills and work toward becoming a licensed Nail Technician in West Virginia. From manicuring and pedicuring to nail enhancements, tips and electric filing, this program is designed to help you get started in the beauty industry.

📍 WVU Parkersburg School of Cosmetology
📅 May 11 – Aug. 26
🕔 Monday – Wednesday | 5–8 p.m.
💵 Cost: $2,000 per student

Financial assistance is available for qualifying West Virginia residents, but funding or payment must be secured by April 13.

To learn more, call 304-424-8274 or email [email protected]

03/10/2026

03/10/2026

Students turned creativity into real objects during WVU Parkersburg’s Teen 3D Printing Academy, where they explored the exciting world of 3D design and printing. Throughout the camp, participants learned how 3D printers work, built their own machines and brought their digital designs to life.

Students also discovered how 3D printing is used in real-world industries while exploring potential career paths in technology and design.

A special thank you to Pickering Associates for donating the 10 3D printers used in the academy. Their support helped make this immersive learning experience possible for local students.

03/04/2026

Ready to earn your driver’s license? 🚗 WVU Parkersburg is here to help through our Driver Training Program.

Designed for working adults, high school students, and busy schedules, this program provides the skills and confidence needed to become a safe, responsible driver. With small class sizes, personalized behind-the-wheel instruction, and training led by a State-Certified Driving Instructor, students gain real-world experience in a supportive, professional environment.

Upcoming classes at the Innovation & Technology Center:
• Wednesdays: March 18 – May 13
• Thursdays: April 2 – May 28

Program highlights:
• Convenient class times
• Small class sizes (6–9 students)
• Hands-on training in a modern vehicle
• Personalized instruction

Program requirement:
• Must have a valid instructional permit or driver’s license

Cost: $300 per student
Financial aid is not applicable for this course.

For more information, contact [email protected] or 304-424-8274.
Learn more: wvup.edu/learn2drive

02/03/2026

Learn New Testament Greek!
Want to read the New Testament in its original language? Join our beginner-friendly course — no prior Greek experience needed!

When: Feb 25 – May 13, 2026
Where: E&I Building, Room 100B
Cost: $100 | Age: 16+ | Min Students: 7
Textbook: Essentials of New Testament Greek by Ray Summers (revised by Thomas Sawyer)

Spaces are limited! Call 304-424-8274, email [email protected] or visit https://www.wvup.edu/community-classes/ to register today.