Founded in 1987, West Virginia Career Institute is situated in Uniontown, PA. Our campus, opened in 1997, provides students with free parking and lots of green open space, making a contemporary and enjoyable working environment.

Our objective is to give you the skills you require to start your career in a short period of time. Through career-oriented classes and practical training, you can get a specialized associate's degree in a few months not years. Together with educational credentials and certifications, our faculty gets industry knowledge to the classroom, aiding students to understand both theory and real-world actuality.

WVCI's programs are intended to help you finish with a supreme education, all while bearing the needs of prospective employers in mind. The school's program focuses on career training, which combines classroom education and practical experiences. A lot of programs may be completed in a few months for individuals wishing to enter their career faster. The skills you'll obtain at WVCI are the skills you'll require to be successful in your career. Graduates are eligible, for free, to get refresh training essential to improve skills as needed.

WVCI has received its accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and award diplomas and associate in specialized business degrees. The school is approved for the training of veterans as well.

Financial Aid
The school has a Program Participation Agreement with the Department of Education. This signifies that eligible students can obtain Pell Grants and other forms of federal assistance to help cover the cost of their tuition. The staff at the financial aid office is available to assist in finding other forms of assistance for those who have difficulties paying for their education.

Financial assistance through grants, loans, and work study are obtainable to those who are eligible. Scholarships are awarded yearly to high school seniors. A WVCI representative will work with you to clarify all that you should do to apply for financial assistance. At the end of the meeting, you'll have a tailored financial assistance package.

Besides, the fact that you will graduate and begin working within a comparatively short period of time means that while others are in school and paying for an education, you'll be in your career earning money.

Career Services
After completion of a selected program, the school provides job placement services to help students make an even transition into the workforce. Getting a job is a shared effort incorporating the graduate, the teachers, career services and the employer. The school has close relations with local employers to offer graduates area job opportunities. Graduates also have the opportunity for refresh training so they can improve their skills to remain up to date with newly-introduced technologies.