Adult Basic Education Program
Are you an adult who wants to enhance your workforce skills? The Adult Basic Education Program (ABE) might be for you. The program is operated by the West Virginia Department of Education and serves adults who have the desire to learn. Participants in the program have the opportunity to sharpen their existing skills or acquire new skills.Adult Education Literacy
This document is a description of all Adult Education Literacy programs available statewide, contact persons for each program, and a county-by-county breakdown of available services.Adult Education Opportunities
If you are an adult who has always dreamed of going to college or going back to college in order to complete your degree, then you have come to the right spot! Institutions in West Virginia have a lot to offer working adults. Some colleges and universities offer extending learning classes that meet locally and on the weekends. Other universities have part-time programs geared towards the working adult.Apply for a Higher Education Grant (HEAPS)
The purpose of the HEAPS Grant Program is to encourage and enable needy West Virginia students, who desire to continue their education on a part-time basis at the post-secondary level. Students may apply for the HEAPS Grant Program and/or the HEAPS Grant Program Workforce Development Component.Apply to Take the GED Exam
Instructional overview of the process to apply for and take the GED exam.Career Assistance Resources
If you are looking for resources that can help you advance in your career, we encourage you to visit our career resource area. Here you can obtain information on universities and colleges, occupational licensing information, workforce training programs, and other career assistance information.Career Planning Resources
Explore your career options by utilizing the career planning resources available here. Learn more about individual careers, perform a self-assessment to locate a career that is best suited for your interests and abilities and view a comprehensive listing of careers.Changing Career Resources
Learn more about what is involved with changing your career through this informative website provided by the Department of Labor.College Comparison
Compare statewide and independent colleges and universities located in West Virginia. Provides details such as tuition costs, student to teacher ratios, etc.Community & Technical College System Programs of Study
Visit this website to learn more about the associate degrees and certificate programs offered by community and technical colleges from around the state.Complete Your GED
Are you thinking about getting your GED? Visit this website to get detailed information regarding the GED program.Continuing Education Programs
Interested in learning a new skill or sharpening those you may not have used in a while? There are a number of adult education programs available to you. Learn more here.Culture and History Online Exhibits
Exhibits in a physical space like a museum may come and go, but online they can live longer. Here you will find online components of our museum exhibits, additional information about our exhibits and artifacts, and exhibits that won't exist anywhere but here.Degrees Offered Via Distance Learning
There are a number of degrees available to West Virginia residents through the distance learning program. Visit this website to learn more about these degrees.Distance Learning Class Schedule - Community/Technical Colleges
Looking to see what classes are available online through the distance learning programs throughout the state? This website provides direct access to all of the class offerings in the state.Distance Learning Opportunities
Learn more about the distance learning opportunities available in West Virginia. This website contains information on degrees offered, class schedules, registration info just to name a few.Explore Career Options
Looking to find a career that interests you? Whether you know exactly what you want to do in life or you are still trying to figure it out explore your career options here. Search careers by keyword, interests, personality and even perform a self-assessment to give you some ideas.Federal Student Aid Portal
This site will help you find information on how to prepare and fund education after high school.Financial Aid Resources
There are numerous resources available online to help you learn how to pay for education and training beyond high school. This website provides a good overview of the the available resources such as grants, scholarships, student loans and work study, etc.Grant Opportunities
Learn more about the numerous grant opportunities available to West Virginian's to further education objectives.http://www.cfwv.com
The CFWV site from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission has everything you need to explore careers and prepare, plan, apply, and pay for college.Locate a GED Testing Center
Locate a GED Testing Center closest to you and access additional information such as exam fees and testing dates.Math and Science Career Profiles
This informative website developed by "The Futures Channel" explores real world careers in math and science. Watch videos and learn more about career paths you may want to consider.Mountaineer Challenge Academy
The mission of the Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy is to train and mentor selected at-risk youth to become contributing members of society using the 8 Core Components in a quasi-military environment during a 22-week residential and one year follow-up program. Located at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, WVOne Stop Career Center
CareerOneStop is a U.S. Department of Labor-sponsored Web site that offers career resources and workforce information to job seekers, students, businesses, and workforce professionals to foster talent development in a global economyPaying for Higher Education
Continuing your education beyond high school may require less money than you think. Every year, West Virginians receive over $150 million in federal and state financial aid. If you’re going to need help paying for your education, you’re not alone. Most families explore financial aid to help pay for education, and you have plenty of options. Many free resources are available, so you don’t have to pay anyone to help you find financial aid or apply for it. High school counselors and college financial aid offices are all ready to help you.Planning for Higher Education
It's never to late to start planning for your higher education path whether it be attending a technical school or a university. Use this website to get important information to help you create a higher education plan.Prepare for the GED
To help students prepare for the GED, the West Virginia Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes offer various methods of study. The Official GED Practice Tests (OPT), which is a good indicator of making a passing score on the GED and signifying areas that may require further preparation, are offered free at the various ABE classes throughout West Virginia.Register for Distance Learning Classes
To register for a distance learning course you will need to contact the institution that is offering the course which you wish to take. The tuition for the course is set by the institution. Any on site class time, books needed, library resources, and other details will be available at the college or university sponsoring the class. Visit this website to learn more.Scholarship Search
This online resource provides a comprehensive search for scholarships available to West Virginia Students. Search by keyword or based on personal information.School Closings, Delays & Dismissals
To find current information regarding school closings, delays, or dismissals for K-12 Public Schools,
K-12 Private Schools, and / or Higher Education Schools visit this website. You can also sign up to receive email notifications.Search Training Opportunities
This search tool offered by Workforce WV will let you find occupational education programs that meet your needs. It will allow you to get descriptions of the various certified programs that are offered and to get information on how well the programs have performed in the past.Secondary Education Telecourses
Continuing education telecourses are delivered directly to your home by public television. Visit this website to learn more about the participating schools and the available class offerings.Technical Programs & Majors
This online resource provides a detailed listing of higher education technical schools located in West Virginia. To learn more about the actual programs and majors offered simply select a school and browse the details.Technical Schools
This online resource provides a detailed listing of higher education technical schools located in West Virginia. To learn more about each school click on it and browse the detailed information.Video Math Tutorials
Looking to better understand a math concept? Try watching some of these video math tutorials that cover Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Contemporary Math, Statistics and Chemistry. High speed Internet access and the latest flash software is recommended.Virtual Learning Network
The West Virginia Virtual Learning Network (WVVLN) is the distance education consortium of the 11 state colleges and universities and 10 community and technical colleges of West Virginia. The primary mission of WVVLN is to provide West Virginia Citizens with access to educational programs from the state's institutions of higher education by 100% online education technologies.West Virginia History Quizzes
Interested in learning more about West Virginia's history? Test your knowledge through this interactive online quiz focused on West Virginia History. |
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