Fairmont State University

West Virginia University Coliseum, Evansdale Campus

Fairmont State University offers 125 program areas for master’s degrees; four-year bachelor’s and associate degrees.  Among the special academic curricula offered are Aviation Technology, Drafting, Design Engineering Technology, Education, foreign exchange programs and other pre-professional fields.  Enrollment for Fall 2006 was 7,700.  www.fairmontstate.edu

Pierpont Community and Tech College of Fairmont State University ACT Center is part of a nationwide network of ACT Centers that delivers state-of-the-art computerized training and testing services to businesses, professional organizations, and individuals. This network was developed by ACT, one of the world's largest not-for-profit testing and measurement organizations.www.pierpont.edu

West Virginia University, located in Morgantown, WV, is the largest institution of higher education in West Virginia.  The University offers 173 bachelors, masters, doctoral and professional degree programs.  Enrollment in Fall 2006 was approximately 30,000.

Alderson-Broaddus College is an independent institution of higher learning dedicated to providing education of the highest quality, with selected programs in the health sciences, social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, and education. All programs are based on a strong liberal arts foundation which prepares students for responsible citizenship and lifelong learning. Rooted in historic and continuing relationships with American Baptist Churches U.S.A., the College encourages the academic goals of the acquisition of knowledge, freedom of intellectual inquiry, and critical thinking.

Marion County Adult and Community Education Center has establish an environment that offers high quality educational opportunities while serving a diverse population with specific needs and learning styles to assist the adult learner to become proficient at the levels needed to become productive citizens in the area of their choice

Marion County Technical Center was opened in 1979. The student body includes enrollees from North Marion High School, East Fairmont High School, Fairmont Senior High School, Hundred High School, and the adult community.  The study areas are: Agricultural Education, Marketing/Entrepreneurship (DCT), Pro Start/Food Management, Business Education, Trade and Industrial Education, Health Science Technology, Applied Academics,  Special Education and Technology Education.  They also offer Civil Service Testing, GED Preparation, West Virginia Certification Examination for Nursing Assistants, National Restaurant Association Certification, MOUS Training, and National Center for Construction Education and Research Certification.

North Central (WV) OIC and the Marion County Technical Center is a private community based, non-profit, job training and educational facility that provides education and specialized training to the residents of North Central West Virginia. OIC offers specialized training in a variety of high-paying career programs including: Administrative Office Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Registered Dental Assistant, Medical Office Management, Medical Transcription, Certified Nurse Aide / Home Health Aide, Patient Care Aide, Medical Coding Specialist and Phlebotomy. OIC offers 2-year programs in Business, Child Care and Guidance Workers and Management, Health and Medical Assistants, and Nurse Assistant/Aide.

Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing:

1050 Fourth Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
800.469.RCBI (7224)
or
304.696.6275
FAX 304.696.6277

Manufacturers are the priority at the Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing (RCBI). In fact, Robert C. Byrd Institute is the only regional facility that provides manufacturers access to advanced CNC equipment, affordable workforce development and technical training programs that are designed and customized meet the needs and demands of manufacturers. In addition, Robert C. Byrd Institute assists manufacturers with implementation of documented quality systems to ensure they remain effective suppliers while providing assistance to compete for Department of Defense contract opportunities.

Salem International University offers 2 year and 4 year degree programs in high demand fields including: Computer Science, Biology, Criminal Justice, Business, Education and Liberal Arts.  They also offer Online Education that is the perfect fit for busy working adults.

West Virginia Junior College’s goal is to provide you with the skills you need to begin your career in a short period of time. Through career-focused classes and hands-on training, you can earn an associate degree in months not years. Two campus locations one in Morganton and one in Bridgeport.