Pierpont Community and Technical College

Overview

Pierpont Community and Technical College is a public community college located in Fairmont, West Virginia. Established in 1974 and independent since 2007, it serves North Central West Virginia and operates multiple sites, including the Braxton County Center and the Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Education Center. The college's main campus, the Advanced Technology Center, features over 55,000 square feet dedicated to high-demand technical programs.

The institution offers a broad array of educational opportunities, including associate degree and certificate programs focused on workforce training and community education. Supporting economic growth across a 13-county region, Pierpont fosters a supportive learning environment with a 17:1 student/faculty ratio and encourages student success in fields such as IT, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. The college embodies a vibrant community spirit through its mascot, Montgomery the Lion.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 304-367-4907
• Website: pierpont.edu
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/pierpont-community-and-technical-college

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Accredited programs
• Career programs
• Vocational education
• Nursing workforce expansion
• Online learning
• Hands-on learning
• Energy systems
• Advanced manufacturing
• Welding
• Career training
• State-of-the-art aerospace facility
• Industry-recognized credentials
• Cybersecurity
• Practical training labs
• Student support services
• Industry partnerships
• Regional economic development
• Regional workforce development
• Adult education
• Community outreach programs
• Laboratory training
• West Virginia Invests Grant
• Dual enrollment
• Associate degrees
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Apprenticeships
• Vocational training
• Veterinary technology
• Culinary arts
• Community college
• Aviation maintenance
• Public college
• BHE GT&S Foundation donation
• Articulation agreements
• Technical programs
• Workforce training
• High-demand fields
• Simulators
• Technical education
• Student success
• Government
• Services
• Junior colleges
• Continuing education
• Information technology
• E-learning
• Internet
• Information technology & services
• Computer software
• Education
• Education management
• Professional training & coaching

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