BridgeValley Community and Technical College

05/30/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations to the 23 incredible graduates of the FAME Class of 2026!

These dedicated individuals didn't just earn a diploma — they earned it the hard way. To cross that stage, each graduate had to:

✅ Complete 1,770 hours of paid work experience
✅ Maintain a "C" or better in every class
✅ Show up consistently — for work AND class

That's real-world commitment. That's discipline. That's FAME.

These graduates are stepping into one of the most in-demand career fields, armed with hands-on experience, real paychecks, and little to no educational debt. The future is bright, and they built it themselves.

Proud doesn't even begin to cover it. Here's to the Class of 2026!!

05/29/2026

Nursing students, there’s still time to apply for the WV Nursing Scholarship, but the deadline is coming up soon!

Apply today at cfwv.com

📣 Attention nursing students! The WV Nursing Scholarship application deadline is just around the corner — Monday, June 1st is coming up fast! If you're pursuing a nursing degree in West Virginia, this opportunity was made for you. Apply today and take the next step toward your future in healthcare! 🩺💙

🔗 cfwv.com

05/29/2026

The work begins! 💪

This week, three BridgeValley leaders are rolling up their sleeves as part of the Education Design Lab's Rural Workforce Design Cohort — made possible through the support of Truist Foundation:

◼️ Kristi Sarrett, Dean – Workforce Development and Technical Education
◼️ Jennifer Hurt, Dean of High School Programs
◼️ James Fauver, Chief Student Systems Officer and Institutional Research

They are on the ground co-designing workforce pathways that will connect learners in our region to high-demand careers. We can't wait to see what they bring back!

05/29/2026

📣 Please join us in celebrating this exciting new chapter at BridgeValley Community and Technical College!

We are proud to announce that Dr. Christopher Treadway has been named the college’s next president, effective July 1, 2026.

Dr. Treadway brings extensive experience in higher education leadership, workforce development, strategic planning, and student success initiatives across West Virginia. A lifelong resident of the Kanawha Valley, he most recently served as Vice Chancellor for Community and Technical College Education for the West Virginia Community and Technical College System.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Treadway to the BridgeValley family and look forward to the leadership, vision, and dedication he brings to our students, employees, and communities.

Please join us in giving him a warm BridgeValley welcome! ❤️

05/28/2026

🎉 Congratulations to BridgeValley’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) students and Kanawha Valley FAME apprentices Brendan Gallagher, Jefferson Hymer, and Cody Newsome on earning first place in the Manufacturing Core Competition at the FAME USA National Conference in Florida!

We are incredibly proud to see our students representing BridgeValley, Kanawha Valley FAME, and West Virginia on the national stage. Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment! 👏🏆⚙️

05/28/2026

🚨 Attention Homeschool Families! 🚨

BridgeValley Community & Technical College is offering a FREE EMS Certification Course for homeschool juniors and seniors this Fall Semester 2026!

✅ 16-week certification course
✅ 10 college credit hours (1 full semester!)
✅ Tuesdays & Thursdays | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
✅ BVCTC South Charleston Campus
✅ Starts August 24th
✅ Completely FREE through BridgeValley grant funding

This is an incredible opportunity for your high schooler to earn college credit AND a nationally recognized EMS certification — at no cost to your family!

⚠️ Enrollment minimum: 10 students required for the class to proceed, so don't wait!

📩 For more information, contact us at [email protected]
📞 Or call: 304-205-6741

05/27/2026

We’re proud to be featured in the Spring 2026 Energy & Manufacturing issue of West Virginia Executive Magazine.

The issue includes a feature article on BridgeValley’s Advanced Manufacturing program, along with a spotlight on the Kanawha Valley FAME chapter, and the employer partnerships helping prepare West Virginia’s future manufacturing workforce.

Thank you to West Virginia Executive for highlighting the students, employers and workforce partnerships driving opportunity across the Mountain State.

Our spring 2026 Energy & Manufacturing issue is here! ⚙️⚡️

We’re excited to unveil the newest edition of West Virginia Executive, spotlighting the innovation, industry and leadership driving West Virginia forward. From energy and manufacturing to workforce development and economic growth, this issue highlights the people and projects powering the Mountain State’s future.

This edition also celebrates the induction of the Sharp Shooters Class of 2026: 10 outstanding leaders making a lasting impact across West Virginia through their vision, service and dedication.

Congratulations to our 2026 Sharp Shooters:
⭐️ Ben Beakes
⭐️ Barry L. Burgess, CPA
⭐️ Brandon Downey
⭐️ Amy Haberbosch Wilson
⭐️ Torie Jackson
⭐️ Dr. Mark A. Manchin
⭐️ Teresa Dolan Michaels
⭐️ Amy Tawney
⭐️ Wally L. Thornhill
⭐️ Marvin C. Woodie, Jr.

📖 Read more from our spring 2026 issue with the link in the comments.

05/26/2026

Meet the 2026 Kanawha Valley FAME cohort!

Selected from more than 70 applicants, these 18 apprentices are earning a paycheck, working toward an associate degree at BridgeValley, and launching careers with Niterra North America, Nucor, ProLift Toyota Material Handling, and TOYOTA West Virginia.

The future is bright for this group. Congratulations and welcome to FAME!

📸 Full gallery available on our page. Thank you, Hurricane Media!

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

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