Welding

Welcome to exciting new career opportunities in our Short-Term Programs. These programs are condensed curriculum certifications designed to prepare you for employment in an in-demand field with the goal of entering the workforce promptly. Our programs appeal to a wide variety of students, whether they are seeking a new career opportunity or to further their current skill set.

Find out more about available programs below.

To apply for a short term program, fill out the WED Application.

For more information please contact WVU Parkersburg’s Workforce and Economic Development Division at 304-424-8274 or wed@wvup.edu

Applications and Procedures

Application
WED Procedures

Programs

Certified Medical Assistant AT MAX CAPACITY

August 18, 2026 – February 18, 2027 | Tuesdays and Thursdays

6 – 9:30 p.m.

WVU Parkersburg Innovation & Technology Center

LEARN MORE

Dental Assistant

NEW DATES COMING SOON!

Driver Training Program

Multiple Sessions Available

 5:30 p.m. on the first day (other days will vary)

WVU Parkersburg Innovation & Technology Center (ITC)

LEARN MORE

Emergency Medical Technician

September 28, 2026 – December 16, 2026

Mondays and Wednesdays

 6 – 8:30 p.m.

WVU Parkersburg Main Campus

LEARN MORE

HVAC Beginner’s Course

NEW DATES COMING SOON!

Manufacturing Production Operator

September 10 – November 19, 2026
No class on November 3 (Election Day)

 5 – 8 p.m. (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

WVU Parkersburg Jackson County Center & Constellium

LEARN MORE

Nail Technician

May 11 – Aug. 26, 2026

5 – 8 p.m. (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays)

WVU Parkersburg School of Cosmetology

LEARN MORE

Phlebotomy

 August 18, 2026 – January 14, 2027 | Tuesdays & Thursdays

6 – 9:30 p.m.

WVU Parkersburg Innovation & Technology Center

LEARN MORE

Phlebotomy – Jackson County Center

 October 14, 2026 – March 17, 2027 | Mondays and Wednesdays

6 – 9:30 p.m.

WVU Parkersburg Jackson County Center

LEARN MORE

“I enjoyed the dental assisting course I took because it challenged me. I am currently 40 years old, so have not been in school in quite a while. I am a server at a local restaurant and even though it is hard work physically and I make a decent living it is not extremely rewarding, and it is not a career. This did wonders for my confidence, it proved to me that even after all these years I can do anything I set my mind to.”

Autumn A Pittman

“I have had a great experience with WVU Parkersburg’s Short-Term education programs. My daughter took the Phlebotomy course and was hired at Camden Clark, and my son who took an aluminium welding course through your program got a job at a local manufacturer as an aluminium welder. We are so glad that WVU Parkersburg is here to help so many”

Anita Enoch

“When Chemours finds itself with a training challenge, we’ve had great success partnering with WVU Parkersburg’s Workforce and Economic Development division. No matter what kind of instruction we’ve needed for our employees, WVUP WED has been able to quickly develop a customized solution to solve our problem and give our workers the skills they need to help keep us competitive”

Todd Fox - Chemours

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the registration process for short term programs different then how you register for credit classes in the main building?

Yes, it is also an online application. Please make sure to select ‘WED’ as the application type.

Payment Information:

  • If a student is paying out of pocket, they must sign a contract and set up their installment plan with the Business Office prior to the program starting and the funding deadline.
  • No refunds will be issued if a student withdraws from classes after the second day of attendance.

Is there a funding source for short term programs?

Yes, the Future Workforce Grant is the only form of financial aid we have for short-term programs.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Complete the FAFSA (FAFSA)
  • Be a resident of West Virginia for at least one year
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Complete the Grant application (Future Workforce Grant)

Do I get any credits for the short term course?

Yes, we convert professional credit to academic credit.

Do you have job placement?

We arrange clinicals and shadowing for students in applicable programs—this is the student’s time to shine!

We receive calls regularly from employers looking for employees to hire. Program completers are also entitled to work with the Office of Career Services (Career Services webpage).

APPLY NOW
Apply Now