West Virginia GEAR UP

Clay County High School is doing great work getting students future-ready!

Career readiness is our job at Clay County High School!

During the 2025-26 school year:

- 396 / 480 were part of a CTE program
- 67 students completed a career pathway, the highest number in recent years
- 7 students earned work-ready industry credentials, including 4 state certified welders, 3 journeymen electricians, 1 certified pastry chef, and 1 nationally registered EMT

We love these amazing GEAR UP site coordinators! They work tirelessly to ensure student success.

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is proud to declare June as High School Counselors Month. These dedicated professionals work tirelessly to help students prepare for the next steps in their lives, and we are honored to recognize their commitment.

Today, we celebrate Andrea Gilman and Christine Harmon for their outstanding dedication and tireless efforts at Mingo Central High School.

Congratulations to the Hannan High School Class of 2026! 🎉🎓

Hannan’s 21st Century Scholar cord recipients were given their cords today at the school’s College Decision Day ceremony.

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College recruiter Mike Collins attended Monday’s Senior Decision Day event at Chapmanville Regional High School, congratulating students who chose Southern as the place where they’ll discover and develop their superpowers.