Technology Students

Planning for the Future

Building a skilled technical workforce is vital for the future of West Virginia. Technology is integrated into most industries in our world today. Whether you’re operating a chemical manufacturing plant, developing thermal enabled drones to aid in wildfire suppression or working as a cybersecurity specialist, technology is at the forefront.

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Keeping Schools Safe

Leaders of West Virginia’s primary, secondary and collegiate level schools are turning to technology and increased security as they consider the possibility of gun violence in schools. According to Education Week, in the last school year, there were 51 school shootings in the U.S. that resulted in injuries or death.

Cooper Simmerman and C.J. Harvey

Spirit of Service

Fueled by their passion and love for West Virginia, Cooper Simmerman and C.J. Harvey decided to create Mountaineer Media during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Both C.J. and I felt compelled to work on a project that brought people together in a time when the world felt isolated,” says Simmerman.