
Our first program spotlight is on Mrs. Leithead's graphic design program.
Throughout the 2023-24 school year, the students have been responsible for printing, trimming, and shipping simulated workplace posters across the state. So far, the program has successfully produced around 348 full-color posters.
These posters include 6S, 12 Protocols of Simulated Workplace, and a laminated poster designed to help companies keep track of safety on the job.
Click the link below to learn more about Simulated Workplace
https://wvde.state.wv.us/simulated-workplace/files/Protocols_explained.pdf






Steve Boyd (AZ State Trooper and Airline Pilot) and his wife Erica Boyd (OH State Trooper) spoke to Law & Public Safety Students about a career in the airline industry, law enforcement and the convergence of the two.





St. Marys Fire Chief Mark Hadley talked to Law & Public Safety Students about the benefits of volunteering at their local fire departments. Students Damien Knight, Drake Duty and Dylan Dodd tried on firefighter equipment.






Scholarship Opportunity for CTE students!
The Albert Yanni scholarship provides high-quality career and technical education (CTE) students an opportunity to pursue advanced education and/or training related to their career aspirations.
Application deadline is April 15, 2024.
Go to the link below for more information and to apply!
http://tinyurl.com/6azd3yk8


Chief Probation Officer Crystal Jenks, Juvenile Probation Officer Danielle Stanley and Judge Tim Sweeney spoke to Law & Public Safety Students about Human Trafficking. Students shared what surprised them about the presentation and ideas on how to make other students aware of this issue.





Every February, we try raise awareness of the role that CTE has in preparing our students for college and career success. CTE Month is also a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of our students! This month we will be taking a deeper look into projects that are being completed in our program areas! Stay tuned for more information.


Welding is on a hot streak! Chandler Ash (TCHS), passed his SMAW 6010 Root Pass 7018 with Fill & Cap.

Logan Jones (RC) does it again! He passed his certification test in Shielded Metal Arc (Stick) E7018 with Backing Strip. Congratulations!

Natasha Keener, Industrial Equipment Maintenance student from Ritchie County High School earned her OSHA 10 Certificate. Congratulations!


Emily Testerman (RC) crushed her certification tests in welding! Congratulations!
-Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick)
-E6010 Root Pass
-E7018 Fill & Cap

MOVTI diesel students, Jayden Litman (MHS), John Wells (TCHS), Beau Thomas (TCHS) recently completed Meritor's Foundation and Air Disc Brake Training. The class was put on by Clarksburg Mack Sales and Service and Litman Excavating and Construction.


Law & Public Safety students visited the Tyler County Search and Rescue warehouse in Paden City, WV. Students learned about the resources available to first responders, organizations, and individuals during emergency situations. Students saw demonstrations from a cadaver dog. MOVTI student, Drake Duty, who is also on the search and rescue team, demonstrated a drone using thermal imaging to find a lost or missing person. Students also learned about opportunities to volunteer in their communities and training available that can help them in their future careers.







ALL first year welding students completed their OSHA-10 training! Congratulations!

Welding students are working on a dumping flatbed. Pictured are Logan Jones (RC) and Chandler Ash (TC)

Logan Jones from Ritchie County puts another on the board! He passed his SMAW/GTAW Certification Tig Root 7018 Fill & Cap! Congratulations!!

MOVTI's Computer Repair students will be having a community week February 5th – 9th - see flyer for details.


Drafting student, Vivian Morales (PCHS), earned her OSHA-10 certificate! Congratulations!


“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”– Benjamin Franklin
Ben didn't know he was talking about career and technical education! We love seeing our students putting the skills they've learned into action! #thisisCTE #CTErocks #wvdecte


Therapeutic Services students are getting ready to begin their clinical hours! AM Diesel students volunteer to allow Jasmine Henthorn and Kendi Jackson (TCHS) practice shaving.


Spring 2024 Adult Welding class is now open for enrollment! See flyer for details!
