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: 304-367-4596
Email: CCT@pierpont.edu
The Point of Care Technician course prepares learners to work with biological samples and perform medical laboratory testing in near patient and medical laboratory settings. Learners will perform sample collection and a variety of testing procedures in student laboratory sessions. Learners will be taught about medical laboratory regulations and industry standard best practices. Point of Care Technicians are employed in hospitals, clinics, and physician offices.
Location:
Pierpont’s Advanced Technology Center (500 Galliher Dr. Fairmont, WV 26554)
Room 103 B
Schedule
5-Week Hybrid Format | April 5-May 3, 2025
In-person class every Saturday from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Training cost:
$1,000
Financial Aid-Available for qualified applicants.
Entry Level Underground Miner Program (Red Hat)
the WV Office of Miners Health and Safety certification exam. This is required for a career as an
entry-level underground coal miner. Trainees will be exposed to a general orientation in mining,
mining health and safety, mine gases and ventilation, roof and ribs, haulage, emergency
response, accident prevention and hazard recognition, and miner and operator rights and
responsibilities. Students cannot miss a class or be late.
MSHA 5023 form is necessary to sit for the WV Office of Miner’s Health and Safety exam. This
exam is given in Morgantown following the successful completion of this course. Students are
strongly encouraged to take this exam as soon as practicable following receipt of their MSHA
2023 form. The cost of the exam is $10.00 payable to the WV Office of Miner’s Health and
Safety in person prior to the exam and is not included in the cost of tuition.
- Receive a 5023 form and Certificate of Completion.
- The 5023 form is necessary to sit for the exam.
- The exam is given in Morgantown following the class.
- The cost of the exam is $10.00, payable to the WV Office of Miner’s Health and Safety in person prior to the exam, and is not included in the cost of tuition.
EKG/ECG Technician
Connect With:
Current Career and Corporate Training Programs
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, November 16, 2024
8:00 AM until 4:30 PM
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
Financial Aid
Financial assistance may be available for qualified programs. Complete the following steps to apply for financial aid assistance:
– Complete your FAFSA application here.
– Complete the WV HEAPS for workforce training application here.
– Connect directly with Pierpont’s financial aid office. Contact Jillian Sole at jcanter@pierpont.edu.
Another funding option to consider is: WIOA Training Scholarships – Region VI Workforce Development Board. Learn more here.