The course provides the basic theory of fluid power systems including Pascal's Law. Students will study the various components of fluid power systems including pumps, values, cylinders, filters, heat exchangers, pressure regulators and accumulators. Hydraulic terminology and the use of hydraulic symbols on schematics are an area of focus. Students will design and troubleshoot elementary fluid power circuits. Students will also study pneumatic systems and system components. Both hydraulic and pneumatic system are covered in the maintenance sections. The class is from August 25 - December 10, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1:40 p.m. Cost $875.00

We will introduce the fundamentals of modern manufacturing with a focus on automation and robotics to students while they explore basic manufacturing concepts, system components, and the role of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic technologies in automated systems. The course emphasizes introductory control logic, system operation, and basic troubleshooting. Students also develop an understanding of programable logic controllers (PLCs), safe work practices, and teamwork in manufacturing environments. This class is on the Weirton Campus, August 25 - December 10, 2026, Tuesday and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1:40 p.m. Cost $875.00.

The course covers basic principles associated with mechanical power transmission systems and examines the precedures for removal, repair, and installation of machine components. Installation techniques, alignment, lubrication practices, and maintenance procedures for industrial machinery are emphasized. Students also learn the techniques involved in the calibrations and repair of mechnical devices and procedures to perform calculations related to industry machinery. This class is at the Wheeling Campus from August 25 - December 10 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Cost $875.00. 

West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is offering an introductory Orton-Gillingham (OG) Classroom Educator Course designed for K–2 educators who want to learn how to apply the Orton-Gillingham Approach within a general education classroom and provide structured literacy instruction for beginning readers and students receiving Tier 2 intervention.

This 30-hour OG Classroom Educator (OGCE) training provides educators with a foundational understanding of Orton-Gillingham principles and evidence-based literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading. Participants will develop practical strategies for implementing multisensory, structured literacy instruction focused on:

• Reading acquisition for all learners and the characteristics and needs of students with dyslexia
• Phonological and phonemic awareness
• Phonics and decoding
• Reading fluency
• Vocabulary development
• Reading comprehension

Through hands-on instruction and application, educators will learn instructional techniques to support beginning readers and students experiencing reading difficulties.

Course Format:  In-person at WVNCC’s Wheeling Campus

• (Virtual option available if needed)

Course Fee: $650 (Includes $25 registration fee)

Optional Resource Package:

Additional $100 - Includes the Stern Center Orton-Gillingham for the K–2 Classroom: Weekly Guide and Universal Assessment Guide to support instructional planning, assessment, and implementation.

Who Should Attend

• K–2 classroom teachers seeking to implement Orton-Gillingham principles within a general education classroom setting
• Reading interventionists and special education teachers providing literacy support to students
• Educators supporting students of all ages with dyslexia and other reading difficulties
• Instructional coaches, curriculum directors, and administrators seeking to understand evidence-based structured literacy practices and support effective literacy instruction within their schools
• Participants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Instructors:

Cyndi Schultz, Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA) Accredited Training Fellow

Theresa Kowcheck, Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA) Fellow-in-Training (FIT) and Adjunct Reading Instructor at Carlow University.

Participa:nts who successfully complete the coursework may continue to the 50-hour supervised practicum toward eligibility for Classroom Educator membership with the Orton-Gillingham Academy.

This is a low impact aerobics class with an emphasis on cardiorespiratory endurance, strength, improvement and flexibility with no chair or floor work, usually to music that is 128-140 bpm. Students can use stretchy bands. The instructor will demonstrate easier and more difficult ways to do each movement so that the students can exercise at their own level.

The course introduces all forms of welding processes and the history of welding and its progression to current practices used today. Students will also receive basic hands-on experience with Oxygen/Acetylene grazing, soldering, welding and cutting. They will be instructed on Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes according to the American Welding Society (AWS) Part D1.1Structural Steel standards. 

Cost of the course is $875.00 This class will be held every Friday from August 28, through December 11. 8:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. 

Full Non-discrimination notice and associated policies, procedures, and forms 

The course introduces all forms of welding processes and the history of welding and its progression to current practices used today. Students will also receive basic hands-on experience with Oxygen/Acetylene grazing, soldering, welding and cutting. They will be instructed on Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes according to the American Welding Society (AWS) Part D1.1Structural Steel standards. 

Cost of the course is $875.00 This class will be held every Friday from August 28, through December 1:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. 

Full Non-discrimination notice and associated policies, procedures, and forms 

This class will help students distinguish the difference between the mouth feel associated with the brix of each wine comparing fruit wines, grape wines, dry wines, semi-sweet, and sweet wines. Susan will discuss the wine making process. The student will learn how to clarify the wines and the cold stabilization of wines. Wine tastings are included with the class. 

We hope you will join us for this fun class!