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Pierpont Community and Technical College, located in Fairmont, West Virginia, offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs aimed at both career preparation and academic transfer.
It emphasizes hands-on learning and skill development to equip students for immediate employment or further education.
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@lemmy.worldhttps://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2024/05/23/is-college-worth-it-2/
Americans have mixed views on the importance of having a degree. 47% say the cost is worth it only if someone doesn’t have to take out loans.
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/student-loans/why-should-you-go-to-college/
https://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_view/college-is-a-pathway-to-success/article_6a42422a-5ab9-11ef-b4c6-ab00e3a99e9d.html
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2024-08-14-a-fifth-of-students-at-community-college-are-still-in-high-school
High schools around the country have set up dual enrollment programs with local two-year colleges.
https://edsource.org/2024/too-many-california-students-are-struggling-to-afford-community-college/717738
Thousands of students are being crushed by unmanageable expenses and hefty student loans.
https://businesswest.com/blog/masseducate-opens-up-free-community-college-to-everyone/
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/community-college-enrollment-growing-advice-140724528.html
Finance professor Dan Roccato joins FOX6 WakeUp with advice about picking the right school.
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/08/18/oklahomas-community-colleges-serve-as-resource-hub-for-community-guest-opinion/74781311007/
I believe everyone should pursue an education that will help them achieve their dreams. Community colleges are positioned to help make this happen.
https://www.pierpont.edu/news/pierpont-applied-process-technology-program-to-host-open-house/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 6, 2024 Fairmont, WV – Individuals looking to pursue career pathways in manufacturing, oil and gas, and energy systems operations are invited to attend an open house…
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13746343/Teen-builds-nuclear-fusion-reactor-grade-levels.html