Pierpont Community & Technical College’s Office of Career and Corporate Training (CCT) offers accelerated programs designed to provide skill upgrades, stackable micro-credentials, and stand-alone certifications. By design, these programs connect and support meaningful career pathways that can move a participant from foundational level trainings into advanced certificate and degree programs. With direct input from business and industry, Career and Corporate Training collaborates to develop highly skilled workers poised for gainful employment, salary increases, and advancement.
Courses and programs are offered based on workforce needs and can be delivered in a variety of ways including online, instructor-led and hybrid (a combination of face-to-face and online).
Contact
Office of Career and Corporate Training
Phone: (304) 367-4920
Email: CCT@pierpont.edu
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Current Career and Corporate Training Programs
Phlebotomy Training Course
This course offers 120 contact hours to provide students with the instruction and laboratory education needed to sit for the American Medical Technology (AMT) Phlebotomy Certification exam. Completing the training and passing the certification exam will prepare students for immediate work in the healthcare industry. This certification will also articulate as prior learning credits allowing interested students a pathway to continue their education and enter into Pierpont’s Medical Laboratory Assistant Program.
Schedule
Pierpont’s Braxton County Campus (200 Jerry Burton Drive, Sutton, WV 26601)
10-Week Hybrid Format | November 2, 2024 – January 18, 2025
In-person class every Saturday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM
Cost: $2,000
OSHA-10 Training Course
OSHA 10-Construction is designed for entry-level workers in construction. The course is comprised of essential compliance training designed to enhance the safety awareness and practices of individuals in the construction industry. Upon successful completion students will receive OSHA 10 Construction certification card.
Schedule
Pierpont’s Advanced Technology Center (500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV 26554)
October 5 and October 12, 2024
In-person from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Cost: $100
OSHA-30 Training Course
The OSHA 30-Hour Construction course prepares workers, managers, and employers to recognize, avoid, abate, and prevent health and safety hazards commonly encountered on construction worksites. Upon successful completion students will receive OSHA 30 Construction certification card.
Schedule
Pierpont’s Advanced Technology Center (500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV 26554)
October 19, October 26, November 2, and November 9, 2024
In-person from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Cost: $200
Safeland PEC Training Course
SafeLand PEC is a one-day safety orientation providing general safety information that workers need to know before entering a company facility and while performing their assigned work duties. The primary goal is reducing the number of preventable accidents. Upon successful completion students will receive Safeland PEC certification card.
Schedule
Pierpont’s Advanced Technology Center (500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV 26554)
November 19, 2024
In-person (+1 hour lunch on your own) from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM
Cost: $260
Upcoming Classes:
- FESTO Fundamentals of Fluid Power
- FESTO Applied Fluid Power
- FESTO Fundamentals of Mechanical Systems
- FESTO Applied Mechanical System
- Physical Therapy Assistant CEU Training
- Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Awareness Training
- Landscape Technician Bootcamp
- Underground Miner Red Hat Safety Course
- ServSafe Food Protection Certification
Community Education
Mental Health First Aid Course
This 8-hour public education course focuses on early intervention, recognition, and referral for mental health challenges or crises.
Schedule
Pierpont’s Advanced Technology Center (500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV 26554)
Saturday, October 12 or November 16, 2024
8:00 AM until 4:30 PM
WV Healthy Meal Prep Course
West Virginia University Hospitals – Fairmont Medical Center presents its community education meal prep class. Introducing healthy breakfast, lunch, and snack recipes that are nutritious and easy to prepare at home. Open enrollment, no prerequisites.
Schedule
Pierpont’s Culinary Academy (2600 Middletown Commons, Suite 129, Whitehall, WV 26554)
November 7, 2024
In-person 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Cost: $100
Continuing Education
Continuing Education is lifelong learning beyond a degree or certificate program that ensures professionals have the latest knowledge in their fields.
Continuing Education programs are occupation based and offer credentialed skills that today’s workforce need to be effective and marketable. High demand occupations in healthcare, energy, and information technology as well as entrepreneurs are currently experiencing growth and need qualified workers. These programs are open to anyone wishing to achieve a recognized credential to start a career or advance in their current profession.
Transcript Requests
For Transcript Requests for Continuing Education courses, please use the form below. Allow 5-7 business days for processing.
If you have or had an IEP or 504 Plan in high school or if you think you have a disability that might interfere with your completion of training through Pierpont’s Office of Career and Corporate Training, please contact the Office of Support Services for information about accommodations.
access@pierpont.edu
(304) 534-7878