Pierpont Community & Technical College

Lunch & Learn with PC&TC's Career and Corporate Training
2025-05-01 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States
This event is designed for business and industry professionals, as well as faculty and staff, to explore the Learn & Earn Grant Opportunity.
Kindly RSVP by Thursday, April 24, 2025, by emailing cct@pierpont.edu.

TEAS Test Prep: Hybrid at ATC
2025-05-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States
This 15-contact-hour comprehensive course is designed to prepare students for success on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), a standardized exam required for admission to many nursing and allied health programs. The course focuses on the four primary content areas assessed on the TEAS exam: Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English/Language Usage.

Students will benefit from practice tests, personalized feedback, and targeted study strategies to increase confidence and test readiness. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel on the TEAS exam and advance toward their healthcare career goals.

This course will have an in-person component on Thursdays at the Advanced Technology Center in Fairmont, WV. You will need to complete the Career and Corporate Training (CCT) Student Application.

By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel on the TEAS exam and advance toward their healthcare career goals. The exam cost is not included in the training tuition. Course materials are provided within the online course and are free for participants.

Apply for the Course

TEAS Test Prep

Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony
2025-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Robert H. Mollohan Center, 1000 Galliher Dr., Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States
Join us in celebrating the academic achievements of our students in the Health Science program, alongside family, friends, and peers.

Pet Wash Fundraiser
2025-05-03 10:00 - 16:00 | The Clarksburg Campus, 501 W. Main St., Clarksburg, WV, 26301, United States
Get your furry friends fresh and clean at the Pet Wash, sponsored by the Student Vet Tech Association, on May 3rd from 10 AM to 4 PM at 221 S Chestnut St, Clarksburg, WV! Cash only. Prices: Small dogs & cats (up to 20lbs) – $20, Medium dogs (21-45lbs) – $25, Large dogs (46-85lbs) – $30, Extra-large dogs (86+lbs) – $35. Extra services: Nail trims & anal gland expression – $10 each. Animals will be bathed in the order they arrive!

TEAS Test Prep: Hybrid in Braxton County
2025-05-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Pierpont Center at Braxton County, 200 Jerry Burton Dr., Sutton, WV, 26601, United States
4-Week Hybrid Format | In-person class every Sunday, 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. | May 4 – May 25, 2025

This 15-contact-hour comprehensive course is designed to prepare students for success on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), a standardized exam required for admission to many nursing and allied health programs. The course focuses on the four primary content areas assessed on the TEAS exam: Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English/Language Usage.

Students will benefit from practice tests, personalized feedback, and targeted study strategies to increase confidence and test readiness. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel on the TEAS exam and advance toward their healthcare career goals.

This course will have an in-person component at the Braxton County location in Sutton, WV. You will need to complete the Career and Corporate Training (CCT) Student Application.

By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel on the TEAS exam and advance toward their healthcare career goals. The exam cost is not included in the training tuition. Course materials are provided within the online course and are free for participants.

Access Bars by ZenJen
2025-05-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Education Center, 1050 Industrial Road East, Bridgeport, WV, 26330, United States
Access Bars with Jennifer Kelly at ZenJen gently touch 32 head points to promote relaxation. Sign up for a session!

What is Access Bars?

Access Bars is a gentle, energy-based therapy that involves lightly touching 32 points on your head. The “bars” are connected to different areas of your life and can hold onto limiting thoughts and emotions. Through gentle touch, Access Bars works to clear these blocks, allowing you to experience greater mental clarity and emotional freedom.

Sign up to book a session.

Walk It Out! @ ATC & Caperton
2025-05-05 11:30 - 12:30 | Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States
Grab a pedometer, walk 5,000 steps, and be entered for a chance to win a Smartwatch!

Walk It Out! @ Aviation & Culinary
2025-05-05 11:30 - 12:30 | Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Education Center, 1050 Industrial Road East, Bridgeport, WV, 26330, United States

Access Bars by ZenJen
2025-05-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Culinary Academy, 2600 Middletown Commons, Suite 129, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States

Yoga
2025-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States
Yoga mats are provided, so just come ready to unwind. Join us in room 216A.

Celebrating First Gen
2025-05-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States
The First Generation Student Organization invites you to a special event to celebrate our graduating First Generation Champions and welcome new members! Whether you’re a first-generation student or simply interested in learning more, we encourage you to join us.
Being a first-generation student means your parents or guardians did not complete a college or university degree (even if your siblings have, you’re still first-gen!). You bring a unique perspective and resilience to the college experience, and we want to celebrate that!
RSVP for the event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Access Bars by ZenJen
2025-05-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States

End of Year Picnic
2025-05-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States
Join us on Wednesday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for our End of Year Picnic! Enjoy free food, get creative at our DIY tie-dye station, and celebrate the end of the semester with fun and a sense of community. Open to all faculty, staff, and students – see you there!

Yoga
2025-05-07 11:30 - 12:30 | The Clarksburg Campus, 501 W. Main St., Clarksburg, WV, 26301, United States
Yoga mats are provided, so just come ready to unwind. Join us in room 148.

Festo Fluid Power Series: Fundamentals of Hydraulics at ATC
2025-05-08 08:30 - 17:00, 2025-05-09 08:30 - 17:00, 2025-05-10 08:30 - 17:00 | Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States
3-Day In-Person Format | 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. | May 8 – May 10, 2025

The Festo Fluid Power Series of courses is designed to provide students with both the fundamental and applied knowledge, as well as industry-backed credentials that are necessary for the operation of pneumatic and hydraulic components found in a wide variety of manufacturing settings. The series consists of Fundamentals of Pneumatics, Fundamentals of Hydraulics, and Applied Fluid Power.

In the Hydraulics course, students gain hands-on experience in operating these valves.

This course will have an in-person component at the Advanced Technology Center in Fairmont, WV. You will need to complete the Career and Corporate Training (CCT) Student Application.

Students will undergo training through practical exercises, gaining hands-on experience and certifications that prepare them for real-world applications.

Access Bars by ZenJen
2025-05-08 11:00 - 15:00 | The Clarksburg Campus, 501 W. Main St., Clarksburg, WV, 26301, United States

Dog Days Adoption Event
2025-05-08 11:30 - 13:30 | Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States
Join Student Government and the Marion County Humane Society for a paws-itively perfect afternoon before finals! Come de-stress, meet adorable adoptable dogs, and maybe even find your new best friend. In collaboration, C.H.O.P., PTK, and the Student Vet Tech Organization will host fun activities, including a dog toy-making station, homemade dog treats, and a supply drive for the Humane Society. Donation bins are available in the ATC and Caperton Center lobbies. Don’t miss out!
View a list of requested supplies.

Learn About Our Accreditors
2025-05-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States
Pierpont Community, you are invited to an important campus event that will help you better understand the role of institutional accreditation and how it directly impacts you and your education at Pierpont.
We’re hosting two sessions titled: Learn About Our Accreditors – Who Are They and Why Are They Coming
At these sessions, we’ll introduce the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — Pierpont’s institutional accreditor — and explain why their upcoming visit in Fall 2025 matters. You’ll gain insight into how accreditation works, what it means for your academic experience, and how students play a vital role in the process.
You may attend either location:

📍 Clarksburg Location
Wednesday, May 7 | 11 a.m.
Gaston Caperton Center, Room 148
501 W. Main Street, Clarksburg, WV

📍 Fairmont Location
Thursday, May 8 | 2 p.m.
Advanced Technology Center, Room 216A
500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV

Both sessions are open to all students, faculty, and staff. Your participation is encouraged!
If you’d like to learn more in advance, you can visit our accreditation page.
We look forward to seeing you there!

2025 Commencement Ceremony
2025-05-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center, 444 W Pike St., Clarksburg, WV, 26301, United States
Graduates from Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025 are invited to register to walk in the 2025 Graduation Ceremony. The deadline to register to walk is April 18, by submitting your Reader Card. This is a ticketed event; graduates will receive a limited number of tickets.
Tickets will be available for pickup from April 21 to May 7 at the front desk of the Advanced Technology Center.
Have questions? Please contact us at graduation@pierpont.edu. You may also stop by Pierpont’s Advanced Technology Center in Fairmont, WV, or call 304-367-4907.

Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician: Hybrid at ATC
2025-05-10 08:00 - 16:00 | Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States
6-Week Hybrid Format | May 10-June 14, 2025 | In-person class every Saturday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The Electrocardiograph Technician operates the equipment that records and measures the activity of the heart. These recordings are used to assist the cardiologist and physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac problems. Learners in this course will study heart anatomy and physiology, focusing on normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms. Learners will perform ECGs in the student lab. ECG Technicians are employed in hospitals, clinics, sleep study centers and rehabilitation centers.

This course will have an in-person component at the Advanced Technology Center in Fairmont, WV. You will need to complete the Career and Corporate Training (CCT) Student Application.

Students receive a textbook, classroom supplies, and a testing voucher, all of which are included in the training cost. Upon completing the training, students will be eligible to take the Certified EKG Technician exam through the NHA (National Healthcareer Association). The exam cost is not included in the training tuition.

Point of Care Technician: Hybrid at Braxton County
2025-05-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Pierpont Center at Braxton County, 200 Jerry Burton Dr., Sutton, WV, 26601, United States
May 10-June 14, 2025 | In-person class every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. | No class on Memorial Day weekend

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 various 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 physicians’ offices.

This course will have an in-person component at the Braxton County Campus in Sutton, WV. You will need to complete the Career and Corporate Training (CCT) Student Application.

Students receive a textbook and classroom supplies as part of the course fee. Upon completion of the training, students will be eligible to sit for the Point of Care Technician Licensure exam. The exam cost is not included in the training tuition.

Festo Fluid Power Series: Fundamentals of Pneumatics at ATC
2025-05-15 08:30 - 17:00, 2025-05-16 08:30 - 17:00, 2025-05-17 08:30 - 17:00 | Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States
May 15-17, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. In-Person at the ATC

The Festo Fluid Power Series of courses is designed to provide students with both the fundamental and applied knowledge, as well as industry-backed credentials that are necessary for the operation of pneumatic and hydraulic components found in a wide variety of manufacturing settings. The series consists of Fundamentals of Pneumatics, Fundamentals of Hydraulics, and Applied Fluid Power.

The Pneumatic training certification covers the use of compressed air for control and signaling.

This course will have an in-person component at the Advanced Technology Center in Fairmont, WV. You will need to complete the Career and Corporate Training (CCT) Student Application.

Students will receive training through practical exercises, gaining hands-on experience and certifications that prepare them for real-world applications.

Summer 2025 Tuition Due
2025-05-30 00:00 - 23:59 | WV

TEAS Test Prep: Hybrid in Fairmont (ATC)
2025-06-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States
This 15-contact hour comprehensive course is designed to prepare students for success on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), a standardized exam required for admission to many nursing and allied health programs. The course focuses on the four primary content areas assessed on the TEAS exam: Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English/Language Usage.

Students will benefit from practice tests, personalized feedback, and targeted study strategies to increase confidence and test readiness. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel on the TEAS exam and advance toward their healthcare career goals.

Virtual Reality Welding Camp
2025-06-09 09:00 - 2025-06-13 14:00 | Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States
At this camp, students will be able to gain insight and experience with welding practices. They will practice the discipline using Pierpont’s Virtual Reality (VR) Welding labs and learn from our instructors.

As a tool for welding training, virtual reality delivers the best of all worlds. It provides students with an immersive experience, establishes an inclusive and supportive learning platform, and sustains a student’s interest with realistic visual and auditory components. During the Spark Force camp, students will be exposed to and utilize the latest Lincoln Electric virtual reality welding training equipment.

Students will learn about:

Welding Safety and PPE (personal protective equipment)

Practical Application of Welding

GMAW (gas metal arc welding) aka MIG welding

SMAW (shielded metal arc welding), aka stick welding

Entrepreneurship

Camp attendees will earn certificates for each area of training completed:

Welding Safety

Gas Metal Arc Welding

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Health Careers Open House
2025-06-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Advanced Technology Center, 500 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV, 26554, United States
Discover your future in healthcare with Pierpont’s Health Science programs! If you’re thinking about becoming a radiologic technologist, licensed practical nursing, or working in another healthcare field, Pierpont can help you get there. With fun, hands-on classes and real-life training, you’ll be ready for a job that helps people. It’s a great chance to learn, grow, and start a career in health science.

This event will give you the opportunity to explore many of the health career programs at Pierpont and learn more about each one. Join us to get a better sense of all the exciting programs we offer and start your journey today!
