FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2025 Fairmont, WV – Pierpont Community & Technical College has been awarded a $90,000 Technical Program Development (TPD) grant through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act State Tourism Grant Program to support the creation of a student-run cafe that will provide hands-on training for students in the Culinary Arts and […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 24, 2025 Fairmont, WV — Pierpont Community & Technical College is expanding its health career training portfolio with two new offerings through its Career and Corporate Training office: AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) programs. These short-term, high-impact trainings are designed to prepare students for nationally […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 19, 2025 Fairmont, WV — Pierpont Community & Technical College joined the nationwide #WhyApply Day campaign on Friday, Sept. 19, celebrating the personal stories that inspire students to pursue college. Sponsored by the American College Application Campaign and College for West Virginia (CFWV), #WhyApply Day encourages students to take the first […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 11, 2025 Clarksburg, WV – Pierpont Community and Technical College welcomed West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey to the Clarksburg Campus Thursday morning for a press conference that kicked off the Backyard Brawl and focused on workforce development, economic growth and the future of energy and education in the Mountain State. The […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 5, 2025 Fairmont, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College is accelerating its impact across north central West Virginia, unveiling innovative programs and strategic partnerships aimed at strengthening the region’s workforce and expanding educational access. During a recent presentation at the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, Interim President Dr. Michael […]