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2-Year Program Normally a degree program offered through community and technical colleges or proprietary schools. Successful completion leads to an associate degree.  
4-Year Program Normally a degree program offered through public and private colleges and universities. Successful completion leads to a bachelor's degree.  
Certificate Program Normally a one-year program with verification that the individual has successfully completed the program.  
City Location of the provider Parkersburg
Continuing Education Course(s) for self-improvement, professional development, or recertification  
County Location of the provider Mingo
Course Type Type of training 2-Year Degree, Seminar
Customized Training Provider will design a program for the user  
Graduate Degree Courses leading to a degree beyond a bachelor's degree  
Group Size class size for the program 5 - 10
Job Trends Job predictions for the future.  
Job Type U.S. Department of Labor job classifications (specific) Carpet installer
Keywords Commonly used terms to assist in locating programs. Computers
Occupational Category U.S. Department of Labor job classifications (general) Professional, Technical
On-site Training Provider will offer training at the user's site  
Post-Secondary Any course taken after receiving a high school diploma or GED  
Private/Individual Providers Businesses or individuals who provide training for a fee.  
Program Description Brief overview of the course with keyword(s).  
Program title Name of the course Access for Windows
Proprietary School A private for-profit institution that has been granted a license by the State College System  
Provider name Entity providing the course  
Pull-Down Box List of possible choices  
Senate Bill 300 Legislative mandate that requires all public school students to develop a 5-year career plan in grade 9.  
State Location of the provider WV
Training Program Job skill training  
Vocational School A school, especially on the secondary level, that trains persons with special aptitudes for qualification in specific trades or occupations.  
WIA Certified Eligible to receive federal vouchers. Look for the gold star.  
DHHR Region Geographical regions of the state designated by the DHHR to help people find local training programs.  
WVCH WV Clearinghouse. A statewide entity created by the University of Charleston, West Virginia State College, West Virginia University and West Virginia University Institute of Technology to provide a centralized listing of workforce training programs in West Virginia. Now a partnership between West Virginia State College and the WV Department of Arts and Education.  

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