With 80% of the students at Mountwest Community and Technical College on workforce pathways, we know that the secret to our students’ continued success is tailoring learning programs that meet the needs of our employer partners. Our structured approach to education and training helps individuals develop the skills needed to enter, advance, or transition within a specific career field. Our team connects education, industry-recognized credentials, and employment opportunities, ensuring that individuals are equipped with the competencies that employers seek.
If you are looking to train or upskill your workforce, Mountwest Community and Technical College offers a wide range of short-term training and micro-credential options designed to empower individuals with the skills and certifications needed to enter or advance in the workforce quickly. These programs typically range from a few weeks to several months and focus on practical, hands-on learning that aligns with industry needs, and, if you don’t see a training that meets your needs, our dedicated Workforce Team can work with our faculty to tailor a solution to meet your needs.
Our dedicated Workforce Team at Mountwest Community and Technical College is here to help connect you with a variety of state and federal funding opportunities to offset the cost of training. These include WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) funding, Workforce HEAPS (Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student grant), and West Virginia’s Governor’s Guaranteed Workforce Program, among others. Let us guide you in accessing these valuable resources to make workforce training more affordable and accessible.