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Today is Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.
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#1 – From BridgeValley CTC – BridgeValley welcomes six Dow apprentices into process technology program
Six West Virginians are getting a head start on skilled manufacturing careers through a partnership between BridgeValley Community and Technical College and Dow.
The students have joined BridgeValley’s Process Technology associate degree program in South Charleston, combining classroom instruction with hands-on experience at Dow’s operations. And here’s the best part. Dow covers tuition, books and fees while participants earn a full-time wage!
Students learn to monitor industrial equipment, troubleshoot problems, interpret instruments and safely manage manufacturing processes. Those skills can lead to careers in chemical production, refining and other advanced manufacturing industries.
BridgeValley also offers opportunities through West Virginia’s STAND program, which helps eligible apprentices turn their existing training into college credit and work toward an associate degree.
Read more:
https://www.bridgevalley.edu/news/2026/AGD_Dow_Apprentices_2026.html
#2 – From WV Explorer – Mothman turns 60 as Ohio State celebrates West Virginia’s famous legend
One of West Virginia’s most mysterious legends is celebrating a milestone.
It’s been 60 years since two young couples reported encountering a large, winged creature with glowing red eyes near Point Pleasant on November 15, 1966. Their account launched the legend of Mothman, a mysterious figure that would inspire books, a Hollywood movie and an annual festival attracting visitors to the Ohio River community.
Now, Ohio State University’s Center for Folklore Studies is marking the anniversary with a series of November events called Moth-Vember. Activities include a November 16 screening of The Mothman Prophecies, followed by a discussion with curators from Point Pleasant’s Mothman Museum. A November 19 lecture will explore how legendary creatures become part of American folklore.
Back in Point Pleasant, visitors can explore the Mothman Museum and see the famous stainless-steel statue created by local sculptor Bob Roach. Sixty years later, nobody has established what the original witnesses encountered. But one thing is certain. Mothman has become an unforgettable part of West Virginia’s cultural identity.
Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/mothman-60th-anniversary-west-virginia-legend/
#3 – From WV Living – Southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy inspires future healthcare workers
Future nurses and healthcare professionals are getting a chance to experience the medical field before they even finish high school.
The Southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy at WVU Institute of Technology in Beckley offers eighth, ninth and tenth graders a free, hands-on introduction to nursing. During the two-day summer camp, students practice taking vital signs, learn sterile procedures and can earn CPR certification.
They also visit Beckley ARH Hospital and Raleigh General Hospital, where registered nurses introduce them to real healthcare environments. The academy takes place each June and includes transportation for excursions, scrubs and lunch at no cost.
Read more: https://wvliving.com/scrubbing-in-for-camp/
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