New River Community and Technical College

The Accounting certificate program was designed to allow students who do not desire a two-year degree in Accounting to gain enough accounting background to qualify for employment within one year. After completing the one-year program, students may apply courses to the two-year Accounting AAS program and complete the degree during the evening or online while working during the day in an accounting position.

The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Accounting is designed primarily for persons who seek full-time and part-time employment in the accounting field immediately upon completion of the community college program.

The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Business Management is designed primarily for persons who seek full-time employment in a business management position upon completion of the community college curriculum. Persons who are seeking their first employment in a managerial position and those presently in management who are seeking promotion may benefit from this curriculum.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. This program provides the skills and knowledge needed for entry-level positions in the field of healthcare. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The Certificate of Applied Science in Health Professions Pathways: Medical Assisting is designed for students interested in pursuing selective enrollment health professions programs or obtaining an entry-level position in the field of health care. 

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The two-year program in medical assisting prepares students for work in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions may vary from facility to facility, but generally incorporate a mix of clinical and administrative responsibilities. Clinical duties may include: direct patient care, assisting with invasive and non-invasive procedures and administration of medications as directed by the physician. Administrative duties may include: scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing and coding information for insurance purposes and precertification’s for procedures and testing.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The medical machine transcription program is a two-semester certificate program that prepares students with the knowledge and hands-on training needed to work in medical transcription including: sound office practice, medical terminology, introduction to medical records, machine transcription, English language skills, keyboarding and formatting skills and word processing computer application skills.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. This program provides the skills and knowledge needed for entry-level positions in the field of healthcare. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. This program provides the skills and knowledge needed for entry-level positions in the field of healthcare. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The Certificate of Applied Science in Health Professions Pathways: Medical Assisting is designed for students interested in pursuing selective enrollment health professions programs or obtaining an entry-level position in the field of health care. 

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The Certificate of Applied Science in Health Professions Pathways: Medical Assisting is designed for students interested in pursuing selective enrollment health professions programs or obtaining an entry-level position in the field of health care. 

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The two-year program in medical assisting prepares students for work in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions may vary from facility to facility, but generally incorporate a mix of clinical and administrative responsibilities. Clinical duties may include: direct patient care, assisting with invasive and non-invasive procedures and administration of medications as directed by the physician. Administrative duties may include: scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing and coding information for insurance purposes and precertification’s for procedures and testing.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The two-year program in medical assisting prepares students for work in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions may vary from facility to facility, but generally incorporate a mix of clinical and administrative responsibilities. Clinical duties may include: direct patient care, assisting with invasive and non-invasive procedures and administration of medications as directed by the physician. Administrative duties may include: scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing and coding information for insurance purposes and precertification’s for procedures and testing.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. This program provides the skills and knowledge needed for entry-level positions in the field of healthcare. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. This program provides the skills and knowledge needed for entry-level positions in the field of healthcare. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

Students studying in this field will develop knowledge and skills required to implement, deploy and support IT systems in the healthcare field. Classes will cover regulatory requirements, healthcare terminology/acronyms, and provide a basic understanding of practice workflow adhering to code of conduct policies and security best practices, in order to support Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems in medical facilities.

Offered at: Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The program prepares students for careers in health information management. After completing the program, students will be qualified for positions with responsibilities including: maintaining, compiling, analyzing and evaluating health data, controlling the use and release of health information, and supervising staff. Career opportunities can be found in hospitals, outpatient and ambulatory care facilities, physicians’ offices, nursing homes and other long term care facilities, health insurance groups and companies as well as local, state and federal health agencies. The curriculum combines didactic courses on campus with clinical experience in selected health care facilities.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville; Online. The Medical Insurance Billing and Coding certificate is a two-semester program designed to prepare students to meet the demand for medical insurance specialists and/or medical coders.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The Phlebotomy Technician program is a one semester program providing students with the training needed to fill entry-level phlebotomy technician positions. Students must successfully complete the national phlebotomy exam to receive the technical certificate. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The Practical Nursing Program is an intensive 11-month certificate program designed to prepare students to practice as Licensed Practical Nurses in a variety of healthcare settings. The curriculum provides students with classroom and clinical experiences in the areas of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Maternal-Child Nursing, Geriatrics and Mental Health Nursing in a variety of acute care, extended care, and outpatient facilities and includes courses in pharmacology and nutrition. The program also is designed for career laddering, awarding appropriate transfer credit allowing for seamless transfer into more advanced nursing programs of study. Upon completion of the Practical Nursing Program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council License Examination – Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). Successful completion of this examination is required for practical nursing licensure. For further information, contact Joanna Perry or Tina Bryant by using the links below.

This certificate prepares students for employment as an entry level maintenance and light repair technician or to continue their education in the associate of applied science program. The program meets current NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation) 2012 accreditation standards.

This certificate prepares students for employment as an entry level maintenance and light repair technician or to continue their education in the associate of applied science program. The program meets current NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation) 2012 accreditation standards.

The Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Service Technology prepares students for higher education or immediate employment as a MAST (Master Automobile Service Technology) technician. The capstone courses also prepares individuals for ASE technician certification exams and is aligned with 2012 ASE/NATEF standards. 

The Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Service Technology prepares students for higher education or immediate employment as a MAST (Master Automobile Service Technology) technician. The capstone courses also prepares individuals for ASE technician certification exams and is aligned with 2012 ASE/NATEF standards. 

This certificate prepares students for employment as an entry level maintenance and light repair technician or to continue their education in the associate of applied science program. The program meets current NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation) 2012 accreditation standards.

The Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Service Technology prepares students for higher education or immediate employment as a MAST (Master Automobile Service Technology) technician. The capstone courses also prepares individuals for ASE technician certification exams and is aligned with 2012 ASE/NATEF standards. 

The Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Service Technology prepares students for higher education or immediate employment as a MAST (Master Automobile Service Technology) technician. The capstone courses also prepares individuals for ASE technician certification exams and is aligned with 2012 ASE/NATEF standards. 

The Associate of Applied Science in Diesel Service Technology is designed to give students the knowledge and skills necessary to gain immediate employment as a medium/heavy maintenance and repair technician or to continue their education. This program builds on the certificate program with classes in welding, electronic systems, alternative fuel systems, hydraulics and heating, ventilation and air. This medium/heavy truck service technology program is designed to meet current NATEF accreditation standards.

The 30-credit hour certificate in diesel service technology prepares students for employment as a light/medium truck maintenance and repair technicians in a year. This truck service technology program is designed to meet current NATEF accreditation standards.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville; Online. The Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science prepares students for careers in the computer industry. Three industry recognized CompTIA Certifications are embedded in this program: A+, Network+ and Server+.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville; Online. The associate of applied science program in cyber security prepares students to work in entry-level cyber security jobs. The program can be completed online. Students will learn about networking, security, cyber operations and ethical hacking.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The IT Foundations Certificate of Applied Science prepares students for entry level careers in the computer industry. Industry recognized certification exams for the CompTIA A+ exam are embedded in this program. 

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville; Online. The Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science prepares students for careers in the computer industry. Three industry recognized CompTIA Certifications are embedded in this program: A+, Network+ and Server+.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville; Online. The Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science prepares students for careers in the computer industry. Three industry recognized CompTIA Certifications are embedded in this program: A+, Network+ and Server+.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The Computer Software Application Specialist certificate program provides occupational specific training. The certificate prepares students for entry-level jobs using word processing, database, spreadsheet and desktop publishing software. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville; Online. The Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science prepares students for careers in the computer industry. Three industry recognized CompTIA Certifications are embedded in this program: A+, Network+ and Server+.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville; Online. The Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science prepares students for careers in the computer industry. Three industry recognized CompTIA Certifications are embedded in this program: A+, Network+ and Server+.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The Computer Software Application Specialist certificate program provides occupational specific training. The certificate prepares students for entry-level jobs using word processing, database, spreadsheet and desktop publishing software. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The Computer Software Application Specialist certificate program provides occupational specific training. The certificate prepares students for entry-level jobs using word processing, database, spreadsheet and desktop publishing software. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville; Online. The Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science prepares students for careers in the computer industry. Three industry recognized CompTIA Certifications are embedded in this program: A+, Network+ and Server+.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville; Online. The Associate of Science Degree in Computer Science prepares students for careers in the computer industry. Three industry recognized CompTIA Certifications are embedded in this program: A+, Network+ and Server+.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The Computer Software Application Specialist certificate program provides occupational specific training. The certificate prepares students for entry-level jobs using word processing, database, spreadsheet and desktop publishing software. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The Computer Software Application Specialist certificate program provides occupational specific training. The certificate prepares students for entry-level jobs using word processing, database, spreadsheet and desktop publishing software. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The Computer Software Application Specialist certificate program provides occupational specific training. The certificate prepares students for entry-level jobs using word processing, database, spreadsheet and desktop publishing software. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville; Online. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Information Technology will prepare students to work in the general information technology field. Three industry recognized CompTIA Certifications are embedded in this program: A+, Network+ and Server+. 

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville; Online. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Information Technology will prepare students to work in the general information technology field. Three industry recognized CompTIA Certifications are embedded in this program: A+, Network+ and Server+. 

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The IT Foundations Certificate of Applied Science prepares students for entry level careers in the computer industry. Industry recognized certification exams for the CompTIA A+ exam are embedded in this program. 

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The IT Foundations Certificate of Applied Science prepares students for entry level careers in the computer industry. Industry recognized certification exams for the CompTIA A+ exam are embedded in this program. 

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The IT Foundations Certificate of Applied Science prepares students for entry level careers in the computer industry. Industry recognized certification exams for the CompTIA A+ exam are embedded in this program. 

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville; Online. The associate of applied science program in cyber security prepares students to work in entry-level cyber security jobs. The program can be completed online. Students will learn about networking, security, cyber operations and ethical hacking.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville; Online. The associate of applied science program in cyber security prepares students to work in entry-level cyber security jobs. The program can be completed online. Students will learn about networking, security, cyber operations and ethical hacking.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville; Online. The certificate program in cyber security will prepare you to work in an entry-level cyber security job. The program can be completed online. Students will learn about networking, security, cyber operations and ethical hacking.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The IT Foundations Certificate of Applied Science prepares students for entry level careers in the computer industry. Industry recognized certification exams for the CompTIA A+ exam are embedded in this program. 

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The IT Foundations Certificate of Applied Science prepares students for entry level careers in the computer industry. Industry recognized certification exams for the CompTIA A+ exam are embedded in this program. 

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville; Online. The associate of applied science program in cyber security prepares students to work in entry-level cyber security jobs. The program can be completed online. Students will learn about networking, security, cyber operations and ethical hacking.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville; Online. The associate of applied science program in cyber security prepares students to work in entry-level cyber security jobs. The program can be completed online. Students will learn about networking, security, cyber operations and ethical hacking.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville; Online. The certificate program in cyber security will prepare you to work in an entry-level cyber security job. The program can be completed online. Students will learn about networking, security, cyber operations and ethical hacking.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville; Online. The certificate program in cyber security will prepare you to work in an entry-level cyber security job. The program can be completed online. Students will learn about networking, security, cyber operations and ethical hacking.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville; Online. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Information Technology will prepare students to work in the general information technology field. Three industry recognized CompTIA Certifications are embedded in this program: A+, Network+ and Server+. 

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville; Online. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Information Technology will prepare students to work in the general information technology field. Three industry recognized CompTIA Certifications are embedded in this program: A+, Network+ and Server+. 

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The IT Foundations Certificate of Applied Science prepares students for entry level careers in the computer industry. Industry recognized certification exams for the CompTIA A+ exam are embedded in this program. 

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The IT Foundations Certificate of Applied Science prepares students for entry level careers in the computer industry. Industry recognized certification exams for the CompTIA A+ exam are embedded in this program. 

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice prepares students for introductory-level careers in the field of criminal justice. The program offers three different concentrations: Corrections, Law Enforcement and Forensic Investigations.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice prepares students for introductory-level careers in the field of criminal justice. The program offers three different concentrations: Corrections, Law Enforcement and Forensic Investigations. 

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice prepares students for introductory-level careers in the field of criminal justice. The program offers three different concentrations: Corrections, Law Enforcement and Forensic Investigations.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. An Emergency Medical Services Paramedic, through performance of patient assessments and provision of emergency medical care, strives to meet the goals of preventing and reducing mortality and morbidity due to illness and injury. Paramedics primarily provide care to emergency patients in an out of hospital setting. The EMS  program prepares the graduate for a career as a certified EMT Paramedic. A graduate of the EMS  Program is a highly-skilled, health care provider. The curriculum includes a balance of EMS and college level courses. The EMS courses are designed to assist the student to maintain high-quality patient care. The graduate will be able to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies of acutely ill or injured persons in any pre hospital settings. Paramedics are responsible and accountable to medical direction, the public, and their peers. Paramedics work in the field under the direction of a physician through written standing orders and radio communications. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the National Registry (NREMTP) Certification Exam. Please note that the general education courses do not have to be taken in the particular order. Interested students should speak with the program coordinator or instructor for viable General Education course sequences.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. A Paramedic, through performance of patient assessments and provision of emergency medical care, strives to meet the goals of preventing and reducing mortality and morbidity due to illness and injury. Paramedics primarily provide care to emergency patients in an out of hospital setting. The Paramedic program prepares the graduate for a career as a certified EMT Paramedic. A graduate of the Paramedic Program is a highly-skilled, health care provider.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. A legal assistant is a highly skilled paraprofessional with specialized training who works under the direct supervision of an attorney. Job responsibilities require knowledge of law and legal procedures in rendering direct assistance to lawyers and clients and include such tasks as client interviewing, case investigation, preparation of pleadings and conduct of legal research. The Legal Assisting program was planned in accordance with the American Bar Association and the American Association for Paralegal Education guidelines.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Occupational Development—Child Care Practitioner is designed to provide special career training for those individuals who have completed a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) in Child Development through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The degree program in Paraprofessional Education—developed in cooperation with other community and technical colleges in West Virginia—is designed to meet the needs of public school aides who wish to upgrade skill levels or who wish to seek permanent paraprofessional certification (as defined in WV Code 126-136-25). Paraprofessionals serve in a support capacity including but not limited to facilitating the educational instruction and direct or indirect supervision of students under the direction of a classroom teacher. They provide instructional and clerical support for teachers in elementary, middle and high school settings. The degree program has two options: 1) Workforce Program, allowing the student to seek immediate employment upon degree completion, or 2) Transfer Program, allowing the student to transfer into a four-year teacher education program.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The certificate program in Paraprofessional Education—developed in cooperation with other community and technical colleges in West Virginia—is designed to meet the needs of public school aides who wish to upgrade skill levels, but who do not wish to complete the associate degree program in Paraprofessional Education. In the classroom, education paraprofessionals facilitate educational instruction and provide direct or indirect supervision of students under the direction of a classroom teacher. They also provide instructional and clerical support for teachers in elementary, middle and high school settings.

Offered at: Raleigh County Campus, Beaver; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg; Mercer County Campus, Princeton; Nicholas County Campus, Summersville. The Associate of Science degree in Social Services is designed for students who want to prepare for careers with social service agencies. This program meets the immediate need for trained service personnel to more than fifteen agencies in a fifty-mile radius. Upon completion of the program, students can go to work at a higher rate of pay in direct service jobs or choose to continue their education.

The 30 credit hour Electric Distribution Engineering Technology (EDET) certificate program prepares individuals for the fast track into high paying careers as utility workers, a field which has typically been limited to internal apprenticeship opportunities. The program is designed to provide the technical skills required for new utility workers by combing academic instruction on the technology fueling today’s electrical utilities with hands-on laboratories such as pole training areas and equipment labs to ensure the students are prepared for the job on day one.

The 30 credit hour Electric Distribution Engineering Technology (EDET) certificate program prepares individuals for the fast track into high paying careers as utility workers, a field which has typically been limited to internal apprenticeship opportunities. The program is designed to provide the technical skills required for new utility workers by combing academic instruction on the technology fueling today’s electrical utilities with hands-on laboratories such as pole training areas and equipment labs to ensure the students are prepared for the job on day one.

The 30 credit hour Electric Distribution Engineering Technology (EDET) certificate program prepares individuals for the fast track into high paying careers as utility workers, a field which has typically been limited to internal apprenticeship opportunities. The program is designed to provide the technical skills required for new utility workers by combing academic instruction on the technology fueling today’s electrical utilities with hands-on laboratories such as pole training areas and equipment labs to ensure the students are prepared for the job on day one.

Industrial Technology is where mechanics, electronics and controls intersect. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Technology is a focused, career-oriented program that brings the latest techniques in precision mechanical engineering, controls theory, computer science and electronics together in the design process to create more functional and adaptable products.

Industrial Technology is where mechanics, electronics and controls intersect. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Technology is a focused, career-oriented program that brings the latest techniques in precision mechanical engineering, controls theory, computer science and electronics together in the design process to create more functional and adaptable products.

The Industrial Technology Certificate Program is designed for students looking to secure additional employment related skills within a year. The certificate program builds on the courses offered in the skill-set adding a second semester of coursework.

The Industrial Technology Certificate Program is designed for students looking to secure additional employment related skills within a year. The certificate program builds on the courses offered in the skill-set adding a second semester of coursework.

Industrial Technology is where mechanics, electronics and controls intersect. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Technology is a focused, career-oriented program that brings the latest techniques in precision mechanical engineering, controls theory, computer science and electronics together in the design process to create more functional and adaptable products.

The Industrial Technology Certificate Program is designed for students looking to secure additional employment related skills within a year. The certificate program builds on the courses offered in the skill-set adding a second semester of coursework.

The Machining Fabricator Certificate program is offered on the Greenbrier Valley Campus of New River Community and Technical College in partnership with area industries that employ machinists in the manufacture or assembly of their products. The program includes classroom work in general education, support skills and technical courses, as well as hands-on instruction and practice on basic machine tools in the College’s shops and laboratories. Students also will intern in a working shop under direction of the College’s instructor and supervision of a working machinist. Instruction in the operation of computer numeric controls (CNC) for machine tools is also available in the College’s curriculum.

The Machinist Advanced Skill Set Certificate program provides students with entry-level knowledge and experience in the field. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

Industrial Technology is where mechanics, electronics and controls intersect. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Technology is a focused, career-oriented program that brings the latest techniques in precision mechanical engineering, controls theory, computer science and electronics together in the design process to create more functional and adaptable products.

Industrial Technology is where mechanics, electronics and controls intersect. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Technology is a focused, career-oriented program that brings the latest techniques in precision mechanical engineering, controls theory, computer science and electronics together in the design process to create more functional and adaptable products.

The Industrial Technology Certificate Program is designed for students looking to secure additional employment related skills within a year. The certificate program builds on the courses offered in the skill-set adding a second semester of coursework.

The Industrial Technology Certificate Program is designed for students looking to secure additional employment related skills within a year. The certificate program builds on the courses offered in the skill-set adding a second semester of coursework.

The 30 credit hour Electric Distribution Engineering Technology (EDET) certificate program prepares individuals for the fast track into high paying careers as utility workers, a field which has typically been limited to internal apprenticeship opportunities. The program is designed to provide the technical skills required for new utility workers by combing academic instruction on the technology fueling today’s electrical utilities with hands-on laboratories such as pole training areas and equipment labs to ensure the students are prepared for the job on day one.

The Utility Mechanic Advanced Skill Set Certificate program prepares students with appropriate work experience in the field for team leadership positions in the line service industry. Students enrolling in this program may be subject to background and/or drug screening. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

The Utility Mechanic Advanced Skill Set Certificate program prepares students with appropriate work experience in the field for team leadership positions in the line service industry. Students enrolling in this program may be subject to background and/or drug screening. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

Offered at: Advanced Technology Center, Ghent; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg. The general welding skill set certificate program provides the knowledge and skills needed for welders in today’s modern industry. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

The Physical Plant certificate program is designed to provide maintenance personnel with the basic skills needed to perform routine welding duties. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

Offered at: Advanced Technology Center, Ghent; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg. New River CTC’s Welding programs are offered at the Advanced Technology Center in Ghent, WV and the welding lab located near the Greenbrier Valley Campus, in Lewisburg, WV. The programs are structured to incorporate a large amount of hands-on learning opportunities. Students participate in a variety of lab projects and individual assignments to learn and refine welding skills as well as community outreach activities. Students have the opportunity to sit for American Welding Society (AWS) national certifications at our AWS testing site at the Lewisburg location.

Offered at: Advanced Technology Center, Ghent; Greenbrier Valley Campus, Lewisburg. New River CTC’s Welding programs are offered at the Advanced Technology Center in Ghent, WV and the welding lab located near the Greenbrier Valley Campus, in Lewisburg, WV. The programs are structured to incorporate a large amount of hands-on learning opportunities. Students participate in a variety of lab projects and individual assignments to learn and refine welding skills as well as community outreach activities. Students have the opportunity to sit for American Welding Society (AWS) national certifications at our AWS testing site at the Lewisburg location.

The Machining Fabricator Certificate program is offered on the Greenbrier Valley Campus of New River Community and Technical College in partnership with area industries that employ machinists in the manufacture or assembly of their products. The program includes classroom work in general education, support skills and technical courses, as well as hands-on instruction and practice on basic machine tools in the College’s shops and laboratories. Students also will intern in a working shop under direction of the College’s instructor and supervision of a working machinist. Instruction in the operation of computer numeric controls (CNC) for machine tools is also available in the College’s curriculum.

The Machining Fabricator Certificate program is offered on the Greenbrier Valley Campus of New River Community and Technical College in partnership with area industries that employ machinists in the manufacture or assembly of their products. The program includes classroom work in general education, support skills and technical courses, as well as hands-on instruction and practice on basic machine tools in the College’s shops and laboratories. Students also will intern in a working shop under direction of the College’s instructor and supervision of a working machinist. Instruction in the operation of computer numeric controls (CNC) for machine tools is also available in the College’s curriculum.

The Utility Mechanic Advanced Skill Set Certificate program prepares students with appropriate work experience in the field for team leadership positions in the line service industry. Students enrolling in this program may be subject to background and/or drug screening. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

The Utility Mechanic Advanced Skill Set Certificate program prepares students with appropriate work experience in the field for team leadership positions in the line service industry. Students enrolling in this program may be subject to background and/or drug screening. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

The Utility Mechanic Advanced Skill Set Certificate program prepares students with appropriate work experience in the field for team leadership positions in the line service industry. Students enrolling in this program may be subject to background and/or drug screening. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

The Utility Mechanic Advanced Skill Set Certificate program prepares students with appropriate work experience in the field for team leadership positions in the line service industry. Students enrolling in this program may be subject to background and/or drug screening. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

The Utility Mechanic Advanced Skill Set Certificate program prepares students with appropriate work experience in the field for team leadership positions in the line service industry. Students enrolling in this program may be subject to background and/or drug screening. State and federal financial aid are not available for advanced skill set certificates.

The 30 credit hour Electric Distribution Engineering Technology (EDET) certificate program prepares individuals for the fast track into high paying careers as utility workers, a field which has typically been limited to internal apprenticeship opportunities. The program is designed to provide the technical skills required for new utility workers by combing academic instruction on the technology fueling today’s electrical utilities with hands-on laboratories such as pole training areas and equipment labs to ensure the students are prepared for the job on day one.