Mid-Ohio Valley Technical Institute

Industrial Equipment Maintenance (IEM) students have been busy creating and fixing!

-Carson Kirkland created a fire ring from dryer scrap
-Gavin Goodnight made a electric motor/fan from dryer scrap
-Curtis Foland repaired a riding lawnmower

Mrs. Leithead’s Multimedia Publishing students have been busy using their skills to make an impact in our communities!

📸 Justin Chen is currently interning with the Ritchie County Economic Development Authority, where he’s collaborating with several non-profit organizations, including the General Thomas Harris School Museum.

🐐 Students also visited the Pleasants County Family Support Center’s Friday playgroup (yes… there was even a baby goat!) to capture photos, record parent testimonials, and design wall graphics for their newly remodeled play area.

🐱 And at the Pleasants County Cat Shelter, students recorded interviews with workers and volunteers and photographed cats to help them find their forever homes.

Providing real-world experience like this is what makes Career and Technical Education so special. We’re proud of the work these students are doing both in and out the classroom!

Congratulations to welding student Ethan Brookover (TCHS) on earning his certification in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).👏🔥

We’re grateful to Todd Knotts from Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 565 for selecting a few of our students to visit their shop and work alongside their apprentice welders.

Kellen Cress, Ethan Brookover, and Wyatt Greathouse got a firsthand look at what it takes to work in the trade and had the chance to learn directly from skilled professionals.

Thank you to everyone at Local 565 for supporting our students and helping build their skills and confidence for the future! 🔧🔥

Students in the automotive program were hard at work in the shop today, building real-world skills that prepare them for the "ROAD" 😉 ahead.

They were busy tackling a rear wheel bearing replacement and installing rear brake shoes.

CTE - It’s all about learning by doing!👏

Students in the Law & Public Safety and Future Educators programs at MOVTI had the opportunity to learn about human trafficking from a panel of professionals today, including Chief Probation Officer Crystal Grize, Judge Tim Sweeney, and Danielle Stanley.

Students gained valuable insight into how trafficking occurs, warning signs to look for, and the importance of advocacy and prevention.
Experiences like this help prepare our students to be informed, responsible citizens and future professionals who can make a difference in their communities.

Mid-Ohio Valley Technical Institute is proud to share that Chloe Bramos (Ritchie County High School) has been selected as the Reporter for the WV HOSA State Officer Team.

As Reporter, Chloe will help share WV HOSA news by preparing articles, working with local and school newspapers, supporting social media updates, and helping document activities and achievements throughout the year.

We are proud of Chloe and excited to see her represent MOVTI and WV HOSA!

We are incredibly proud of our MOVTI students who competed at the 2026 WV HOSA State Leadership Conference! Congratulations to all who participated and represented MOVTI so well! 👏🩺 🥈 Miya Johnson – Healthcare Administration 🥉 Clover Moody – Clinical Specialty 🥈 Kirsten Underwood – Patient Care Technician 🥈 Kendra Williamson & Adalyn Mayle – CPR / First Aid 🥉 Addison Yeager & Kiera Dowler – EMT 🥈 Shane DeWeese & Aiden Knight – EMT 🥈 Madison Richeson & Jasper Stringer – Health Career Display

We loved welcoming students from Ritchie County High School for a tour! 🎉

They jumped into hands-on activities with our instructors and students, giving them a closer look at different career pathways and the many opportunities MOVTI offers.

Tour days like these help students explore their interests and see how hands-on learning can shape their future! 🚀

Baileigh Miller and Sabrina Tomey attended the 2026 West Virginia Educators Rising Conference in Canaan Valley this week. During the conference, they took part in competitive events, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities that allowed them to showcase their skills while learning from experienced educators and fellow students from across the state. These experiences gave them the opportunity to demonstrate their skills while continuing to grow in confidence, professionalism, and their interest in pursuing careers in education.

We were excited to welcome students from Tyler Consolidated High School for another great tour day! 🎉

Tour days like these give students the chance to explore their interests, try new skills, and start thinking about future careers. If you have high school student, encourage them to check out MOVTI next school year for hands-on learning and career exploration!

Congratulations to Advanced Medical students, Clover Moody and Emily Bush, on completing their first successful sticks! 💉🩸 #FutureHealthcareHeroes #CTEworks

Mid-Ohio Valley Technical Institute was proud to participate in the inaugural CTE Expo hosted by WVU Parkersburg alongside students from Roane-Jackson Technical Center and Caperton Center for Applied Technology!

Our students showcased their skills in hands-on competitions in Criminal Justice, Carpentry, Computer Science, Health, and Welding. We are especially proud to share that several of our students placed in their competitions. A true testament to their hard work and the commitment of our instructors!

We loved hosting students from Magnolia High School for another fun tour day!

They checked out two programs they were interested in and jumped right into hands-on activities with our instructors and students. Such a great opportunity to get a real, up-close look at our exciting career pathways!

We kicked off tour season today with freshmen and sophomores from St. Marys High School!

Students chose three programs to explore and participated in hands-on activities with our instructors and students, getting a real feel for our many different career pathways.

Have a freshman or sophomore at home? Encourage them to check out MOVTI next school year for career exploration and hands-on learning that brings their future goals to life!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible sponsors for their generous support of our SkillsUSA organization! Your commitment to empowering the next generation of skills professionals is helping us shape futures and foster a community of excellence!

Platinum Level Sponsors
People's Bank
Plumbers & Steamfitters #565
Synsqo
WVU Medicine

Gold Level Sponsors
Integrated Health Centers of WV
Metaltech Steel Company, LLC.
Millwrights Local 443

We are so grateful to Todd Knotts from Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 565 for spending his afternoon with our second-year welding students. Todd observed the students while they were welding and offered valuable advice. He will be selecting a few of our students to visit their shop and work alongside apprentice welders. This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in entering the workforce directly after graduation.