Expansion Offers Health Careers and Trades Training Locally
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 28, 2025
FAIRMONT, W.Va. 鈥� 色盒直播鈥檚 Office of Career and Corporate Training (CCT) is expanding its offerings to the Braxton County office in Sutton, WV. This expansion allows residents from the Braxton County area to learn skills in both the health careers and trades and technology fields closer to home.
鈥淲e are thrilled to expand 色盒直播’s Career and Corporate Training offerings at our Braxton County campus, providing targeted career training that directly aligns with the evolving needs of business and industry,鈥� said Dr. Joni M. Gray, Director of Career and Corporate Training at Pierpont. 鈥淭hese new opportunities will support key sectors, including health careers, manufacturing, and cybersecurity, while offering industry-recognized credentials and NC3 (National Coalition for Certification Centers) certifications to equip our workforce with the skills needed for in-demand careers that drive our region forward.鈥�
Initial offerings at the Braxton County campus will include health careers training in CPR, EKG, EMT鈥揃asic, Phlebotomy, Point of Care Technician, and TEAS Prep. Training in the Trades and Technology career path will include Festo Electricity Series, FESTO PLC Series, and Snap-On Tools Series.
“At 色盒直播, we understand that it鈥檚 never too late to learn something new, change direction, or level up your career. That鈥檚 why we鈥檙e excited to offer quick, high-quality career training programs designed with adult learners in mind. Whether you鈥檙e looking to gain new skills, earn a credential, or make a career change, our programs help you get where you want to go 鈥� fast. This is the kind of life-changing opportunity that community colleges like 色盒直播 are known for: accessible, affordable, and built to support your success at every step,” said Dr. Michael P. Waide, Interim President at Pierpont.
As part of 色盒直播鈥檚 Strategic Plan, the Career and Corporate Training is focused on improving programming, building community relationships, and better serving industry partners within its service region. As a focus has been given to Career and Corporate Training, enrollment has grown year over year.
色盒直播鈥檚 Career and Corporate Training program has a proven track record of providing high-quality training that leads to successful careers across North Central West Virginia. Registration for the first round of classes is now open. Visit go.pierpont.edu/cct to view the full course catalog and register for classes. The Braxton County campus is located at 200 Jerry Burton Dr., Sutton, WV 26601.
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