This course is designed to prepare students for a Class A commercial driver’s license.  The total cost of the course is $5,300.00   This registration is for a seat reservation. 

The course consists of two weeks of in-class training to obtain a valid CDL-learner permit.  General Knowledge, airbrakes, combination sections, tanker endorsement, and doubles and triples will be covered to obtain the permit.  Hours of service, FMCSA's compliance, safety, accountability, and defensive driving will also be covered. Once a permit is obtained, students will continue with three weeks of road and range training. Training will consist of proper pre-trip inspection of a commercial motor vehicle and how to safely perform reverse maneuvers and operate on city streets and highways. 

Applicants must pass a D.O.T. physical exam and drug screening before the first day of class.  

For more information on the program or to schedule the D.O.T. physical and screening, please contact Dara Whiteman at 304-214-8978.

Note: Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. See details about funding options here and contact Jenna Derrico with questions – jderrico@wvncc.edu / 304-214-8962.

Non-Discrimination Statement

West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate based on race, sex (e.g., sex, sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status), disability, religion, color, national origin, or age in admission, employment, educational programs, or activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Further, faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVNCC will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s CTE offerings. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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Come join the fastest growing sport in America! This class is hands on and active. The instructor will quickly go over the rules of the game and you will start playing pickleball immediately. Each game lasts approximately 20-30 minutes. The game is over once a player reaches 11 points. You must win the game by two points. Please wear comfortable clothes, shorts or sweats, t' shirt, and tennis shoes. Bring your own water bottle and towel. We will provide a pickleball paddle and balls but you are welcome to bring your own equipment. This class is three Thursday nights only on Wheeling Campus.

Learn the basics of tack welding while creating something you can take home and use. In this hands-on series, participants will weld a real steel horseshoes into a finished piece. This class is beginner-friendly and designed for those with little to no welding experience. Students will receive step-by-step instructionson using SMAW weldinf process. All materials and tools are provided, and participants will leave with a completed horseshoe project they welded themselves. Please wear jeans and boots. Skills covered; Basic welding setup and techinique, and metal positioning and tack welding. Who can attend: Ages 16 plus, No prior welding experience required. Class length 2-3 hours, teacher Brandy Killeen and Don Bosley.

This course is designed to prepare students for a Class A commercial driver’s license.  The total cost of the course is $5,300.00   This registration is for a seat reservation. 

The course consists of two weeks of in-class training to obtain a valid CDL-learner permit.  General Knowledge, airbrakes, combination sections, tanker endorsement, and doubles and triples will be covered to obtain the permit.  Hours of service, FMCSA's compliance, safety, accountability, and defensive driving will also be covered. Once a permit is obtained, students will continue with three weeks of road and range training. Training will consist of proper pre-trip inspection of a commercial motor vehicle and how to safely perform reverse maneuvers and operate on city streets and highways. 

Applicants must pass a D.O.T. physical exam and drug screening before the first day of class.  

For more information on the program or to schedule the D.O.T. physical and screening, please contact Dara Whiteman at 304-214-8978.

Note: Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. See details about funding options here and contact Jenna Derrico with questions – jderrico@wvncc.edu / 304-214-8962.

Non-Discrimination Statement

West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate based on race, sex (e.g., sex, sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status), disability, religion, color, national origin, or age in admission, employment, educational programs, or activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Further, faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVNCC will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s CTE offerings. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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Day Class lecture meets 8:30am - 12:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays.  

The EMS Education Program is taking applications and seat reservations for the Fall 2026 Cohort.  Tuition is $6,999. The 14-month program will begin September 2026 - with required pre-requisites starting in August. 

Classes will be offered in a variable format to meet the needs of the student. This includes a hybrid format of live online, online coursework and in person face-to-face. All labs and clinical rotations are completed face-to-face. Labs will be every Monday or Wednesday 1:00pm - 5:00pm. An additional weekly lab may be added based on enrollment. Classes and labs will be held at the Wheeling Campus, 1704 Market Street Wheeling, WV 26003.  

Prerequisites include a current West Virginia, Ohio or National Registry EMT Certificate.  All students are required to complete a Paramedic Entry Assessment Exam and have an interview with Paramedic Program Staff.  

Additionally, Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) is required.   This is a separate course offered through WVNCC here. (course begins on August 3, 2026).   If you have already had this course or an equivalent, please contact Mike Freeman, Program Director (information below) prior to August 1, 2026 to see if you have met this requirement.

You can reserve your seat in the class with a $50 deposit.  Contact us to discuss the financial aid options and payment plan options for the remainder of the tuition.  You must have all financial aid or a qualified payment plan in place by September 15, 2026.  

Note: Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. See details about funding options here and contact the financial aid office with questions – 304-214-8846.  (PLEASE DO THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE)

For more information on the program, please contact Mr. Mike Freeman at mfreeman@wvncc.edu or call 304-214-8980 for assistance.

Non-Discrimination Statement

West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate based on race, sex (e.g., sex, sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status), disability, religion, color, national origin, or age in admission, employment, educational programs, or activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Further, faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVNCC will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s CTE offerings. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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Evening Class lecture meets 6:00pm - 10:00pm Mondays and Wednesdays.  

The EMS Education Program is taking applications and seat reservations for the Fall 2026 Cohort.  Tuition is $6,999. The 14-month program will begin September 2026 - with required pre-requisites starting in August. 

Classes will be offered in a variable format to meet the needs of the student. This includes a hybrid format of live online, online coursework and in person face-to-face. All labs and clinical rotations are completed face-to-face. Labs will be every Monday or Wednesday 1:00pm - 5:00pm. An additional weekly lab may be added based on enrollment. Classes and labs will be held at the Wheeling Campus, 1704 Market Street Wheeling, WV 26003.  

Prerequisites include a current West Virginia, Ohio or National Registry EMT Certificate.  All students are required to complete a Paramedic Entry Assessment Exam and have an interview with Paramedic Program Staff.  

Additionally, Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) is required.   This is a separate course offered through WVNCC here. (course begins on August 3, 2026).   If you have already had this course or an equivalent, please contact Mike Freeman, Program Director (information below) prior to August 1, 2026 to see if you have met this requirement.

You can reserve your seat in the class with a $50 deposit.  Contact us to discuss the financial aid options and payment plan options for the remainder of the tuition.  You must have all financial aid or a qualified payment plan in place by September 15, 2026.  

Note: Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. See details about funding options here and contact the financial aid office with questions – 304-214-8846. (PLEASE DO THIS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE)

For more information on the program, please contact Mr. Mike Freeman at mfreeman@wvncc.edu or call 304-214-8980 for assistance.

Non-Discrimination Statement

West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate based on race, sex (e.g., sex, sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status), disability, religion, color, national origin, or age in admission, employment, educational programs, or activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Further, faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVNCC will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s CTE offerings. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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Learn the basics of tack welding while creating something you can take home and use. In this hands-on series, participants will weld a real steel horseshoes into a finished piece. This class is beginner-friendly and designed for those with little to no welding experience. Students will receive step-by-step instructionson using SMAW weldinf process. All materials and tools are provided, and participants will leave with a completed horseshoe project they welded themselves. Please wear jeans and boots. Skills covered; Basic welding setup and techinique, and metal positioning and tack welding. Who can attend: Ages 16 plus, No prior welding experience required. Class length 2-3 hours, teacher Brandy Killeen and Don Bosley.

This course is designed to prepare students for a Class A commercial driver’s license.  The total cost of the course is $5,300.00   This registration is for a seat reservation. 

The course consists of two weeks of in-class training to obtain a valid CDL-learner permit.  General Knowledge, airbrakes, combination sections, tanker endorsement, and doubles and triples will be covered to obtain the permit.  Hours of service, FMCSA's compliance, safety, accountability, and defensive driving will also be covered. Once a permit is obtained, students will continue with three weeks of road and range training. Training will consist of proper pre-trip inspection of a commercial motor vehicle and how to safely perform reverse maneuvers and operate on city streets and highways. 

Applicants must pass a D.O.T. physical exam and drug screening before the first day of class.  

For more information on the program or to schedule the D.O.T. physical and screening, please contact Dara Whiteman at 304-214-8978.

Note: Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. See details about funding options here and contact Jenna Derrico with questions – jderrico@wvncc.edu / 304-214-8962.

Non-Discrimination Statement

West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate based on race, sex (e.g., sex, sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status), disability, religion, color, national origin, or age in admission, employment, educational programs, or activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Further, faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVNCC will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s CTE offerings. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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