West Virginia Virtual Academy, Pierpont Community and Technical College Collaborate to Offer Dual Credit Classes for Students
May 25 2023 - 9:49AM
Business Wire
A new collaboration between West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA)
and Pierpont Community and Technical College (Pierpont) will allow
WVVA students to take dual credit classes through Pierpont and
potentially earn an associate degree/earn credit toward an
associate degree by the time they graduate high school.
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing between WVVA and
Pierpont announcing the partnership will take place Tuesday, May
30 at 1 p.m. at Pierpont’s campus located at 500 Galliher Dr,
Fairmont, WV 26554. Members of the press are invited to attend the
event.
West Virginia Virtual Academy distinguishes themselves from
other schools due to their focus on Career Readiness. Beginning in
6th grade, students at WVVA are provided career exploration
courses; as they transition into high school, students are further
provided pathways that lead to earning industry recognized
credentials. As a career-ready focused school, WVVA’s hope is to
graduate students with real world credentials. Through this
partnership, in addition to the credits they receive, students will
have the opportunity to benefit from being instructed by a PCTC
instructor, according to WVVA Executive Director Doug
Cipoletti.
While attending a recent School Choice Fair hosted by the
Cardinal Institute, Dr. Joni M. Gray, transitional educational
specialist at Pierpont, connected with representatives from WVVA,
and Cipoletti and Gray learned they eagerly shared the same vision
for students in West Virginia: to have the opportunity to earn an
associate degree while completing high school requirements.
“(Joni’s) vision through Pierpont and willingness to work with a
new virtual school is world-class,” Cipoletti said.
“Community colleges in West Virginia, in my opinion, are
extremely underutilized,” Cipoletti said. “The programs they offer
are fantastic and provide certifications and credentials that allow
graduates to gain employment right out of school. Providing this
type of opportunity to high school students will give them a leg up
and the opportunity to be successful from a younger age. And,
because the legislature has provided monies for these courses, many
students will be able to earn credits and credentials at little to
no cost to them,” he continued.
Gray said the partnership between WVVA and Pierpont embodies
what she calls ‘learning forward.’ “Working together, we are
providing learning opportunities that are innovative, nimble and
responsive to the unique needs of West Virginia students and
families, and the generational influence this partnership has will
be transformative,” Gray said. “This partnership reflects the
mission of Pierpont, and as such, underscores our commitment of
service to the students and families of West Virginia.”
About West Virginia Virtual Academy
West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA) is a full-time,
tuition-free public school for grades K-11. WVVA provides an online
learning program for students statewide, giving families the choice
to access the curriculum provided by K12, a Stride, Inc. company.
For more information about WVVA, visit https://wvva.k12.com/.
About Pierpont Community and Technical College
Pierpont is a public community college in Fairmont, West
Virginia. Founded in 1974, it has the second largest enrollment of
the community and technical colleges that make up the West Virginia
Community and Technical College System. The mission of Pierpont
Community and Technical College is to provide accessible,
responsive, comprehensive education that works. Pierpont For more
information, visit https://www.pierpont.edu/.
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