Dickenson Center for Education and Research

04/27/2026

01/26/2026

Due to additional snowfall and hazardous road conditions, Dickenson County Offices will be closed today, Monday, January, 26th. In addition, there will be no curbside garbage pickup today, and the County Transfer Station will be closed.

It is being reported that roadways are trecherous and travel is extremely dangerous. Please avoid travel unless absolutely necessary for your safety and the safety of first responders.

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11/14/2025

10/30/2025

💡 Now Enrolling in Dickenson County 🎓
Mountain Empire Community College’s Project SOAR is offering Electrical I & Welding I evening classes in 2026!

✨Electrical will be offered:
February 2, 2026-May 14, 2026

In person applications will be accepted at Dickenson Center for Education and Research
🗓️ December 1st - 10am-4pm
🗓️ December 2nd - 4:30pm-6:30pm

📞 Contact MECC with any questions
Ariel Worley — (276) 523-9154
Stephanie New — (276) 523-9123

10/14/2025

🚀 Now Enrolling in Dickenson County!

Mountain Empire Community College’s Project SOAR is offering Electrical I & Welding I evening classes at the Dickenson Center for Education and Research in Clintwood agan in 2026!

✨Electrical will be offered:
February 2, 2026-May 14, 2026

✅ 15-week training
✅ Meal + fuel support
✅ Tools provided
✅ National certifications
✅ Low or no-cost tuition

A great opportunity for anyone ready to build a new career path! 💡

📞 Contact MECC to get started:
Ariel Worley — (276) 523-9154
Stephanie New — (276) 523-9123

10/03/2025

The Dickenson Center for Education and Research building will be closed today, Friday, October 3, 2025 due to a water issue. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Authorized by: Larry K. Barton, County Administrator

04/24/2025

We have spots open for Mountain Empire Community College Workforce Welding level 1 class being held at Dickenson Center for Education and Research, located at 818 Happy Valley Drive, Clintwood VA, 24228 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/818+Happy+Valley+Drive,+Clintwood+VA,+24228?entry=gmail&source=g). (https://www.google.com/maps/search/818+Happy+Valley+Drive,+Clintwood+VA,+24228?entry=gmail&source=g) The class starts Monday, May 5, 2025 and ends on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Class is held Monday through Thursday 5pm-9pm. This class is supported by Project Amelioration Expansion which helps provide resources to help eliminate barriers to training. During this class, participants will certify in OSHA-10, NCCER* CORE, CPR/FA, and NCCER Welding level 1. Food certificates and gas cards will be provided to participants during the class. This class is open to Everyone 18 years or older and 17 year olds who are upcoming high school seniors. Virginia residents taking this course are eligible to receive up to four grants to cover these costs. We will need a copy of your 2024 1040 tax return or family SNAP benefit card to determine your eligibility. We also need a picture of your Driver's License/Photo ID along with your application.
*National Center for Construction Education and Research