🌟 Big shoutout to Mr. Becker's AM and PM students for their hard work.🛠️ They’ve been busy building beautiful picnic tables for North Bend State Park's Cokeley Campground. 🌲✨ The plaques on each table highlight the generous businesses who donated and the incredible MOVTI students who designed them through drafting. What an amazing project that gives back to our community! 👏
Fire Chief Mark Hadley, Deputy/Firefighter Kirby Seese and Firefighter Drake Duty talked to Law & Public Safety student about volunteering in their communities and the role of firefighters. Chief Hadley also donated forcible entry tools to the program to use with our breaching door. Students enjoyed putting on the equipment and practicing search methods firefighters would use in a smoke-filled structure.
Matt Mccallister from Universal Technical Institute spoke to Automotive and Diesel students about the programs offered at their school. They have fifteen locations all over the country specializing in Automotive, Diesel, Motorsports and Marine training.
Big shoutout to Jaden Ebert for successfully completing his OSHA-30 and earning a certificate of completion! 🏗️🔧 Safety is a top priority in any industry, and this achievement demonstrates Jaden’s dedication to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.
Our welding students are stacking up their certifications! Huge congratulations to:
✅ Chase Morris – SMAW
✅ Joseph Haught – GMAW
✅ Wesley Glover – SMAW
Future MOVTI Students – Apply Now!
If you toured MOVTI and found a program that interests you, now is the time to take the next step! Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are open, and we encourage you to apply for the program that aligns with your future plans!
🎓 Senior Spotlight: Cole Moore – TCHS Class of 2024 🎓
Cole Moore is a hard-working student in Industrial Equipment Maintenance. Outside of school, he's involved in golf, archery, and track ⛳🎯🏃♂️.
Congrats, Cole! 🎉
🔥 Senior Spotlight: Derek Combs 🔧
Ritchie County High | Automotive Program
Derek Combs loves working with his hands and has excelled in the automotive program. 🚗⚙️ After graduation, he’s heading to Washington State to train as a welder! 🔥🔩
Best of luck, Derek! 👏✨
🎓 Senior Spotlight: Meridith Bennett ✏️
St. Marys High School senior Meridith Bennett is a dedicated drafting student with a passion for design. 📐✨ She plans to attend Kent State University to major in Interior Design. 🏡🎨
Best of luck, Meridith, as you take this next step toward your future! 🎉
🎓 Senior Spotlight: Tony McBrayer ⚾
Ritchie County High School senior Tony McBrayer is gaining hands-on experience at Mountain River Physical Therapy as part of his Advanced Medical Professions program at MOVTI. 👨⚕️
After graduation, he plans to play baseball at Davis & Elkins ⚾, major in Biology 🧬, and then pursue grad school to become a physical therapist! 💪
Way to go, Tony! 🎉👏
🎓 Senior Spotlight: Devin Dawson 🎮
Tyler Consolidated High School senior Devin Dawson has turned his passion for technology into a promising future. As a Coding, AI, and Game Design student, he has developed skills that will serve him well in the field of computer science. 💻✨
After winning the Do It for Baby Dog scholarship , Devin is using his full ride to attend West Virginia University, where he will major in Computer Science. In his free time, he enjoys playing Dungeons & Dragons.
Congratulations, Devin, and best of luck at WVU! 🎉
Dalton Hayes (Paden City), completed the requirements to earn his OSHA-10 certificate. Congratulations !
Last week Lieutenant Eichhorn, Agent Sanchez and members of the Parkersburg Police Department SWAT Team taught Law & Public Safety students the basics of room entries.
Congrats to Kellan Cress (RC) on earning his SMAW welding certificate! 🎉
Earning industry certifications is a big step in any Career & Technical Education program, proving skills and opening doors for future opportunities. 🔥💪
🚨 Exciting News, Parents! 🚨
Meet Mavis, MOVTI’s brand-new bot, here to answer all your questions about your student’s upcoming tour! 🎉 Whether you're wondering about schedules, programs, or what to expect, Mavis has you covered.
Your student will get a firsthand look at our incredible programs and have the chance to apply for the 2025-26 school year!
🎓 Senior Spotlight: Beau Thomas 🎓
We are happy to recognize Beau Thomas, a diesel student from Tyler Consolidated High School! Beau is involved in archery and FFA, takes college classes, and works as a groundskeeper & mechanic at Ricochet Auto Service in Friendly, WV. His hard work and dedication will set him up for a bright future!
🌟 Senior Spotlight: Katlynn Jones 🌟 Katlynn Jones is a hardworking senior making an impact! As shop foreman in her Simulated Workplace, she leads with skill and dedication. Outside of school, she works at Dairy Queen in Ellenboro and is active in FFA. After graduating in May, Katlynn plans to enter the workforce as a welder! 🔥⚒️ Mr. Sims calls her one of his hardest workers, and it’s clear she’s destined for success.
Joseph Haught (TC) and Katlynn Jones (RC) both earned their SMAW certifications! Congratulations to you both!🎉👏
Our evening welding class is now open for enrollment! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your craft, this hands-on course will get you geared up for success. 🛠️💪
📅 Class begins March 10
📍 MOVTI
📜 See flyer for details
Don't miss this opportunity to ignite your future! 🔥👨🏭👩🏭
Our next Senior Spotlight: Mary Morrison is a senior at St. Marys High School who seems to do it all. She’s part of the GYO Future Educators program at MOVTI and is getting real-world experience this year through an internship at St. Marys Elementary School. On top of that, she’s taking all AP classes, plus several college courses, and still finds time to tutor and be active in clubs like Leo Club, Stars Club, NHS, NTHS, and NAHS. Outside of school, she stays busy working at The Jug and Ohio River Outdoors. With her dedication, hard work, and passion for education, Mary is making the most of her senior year and setting herself up for a bright future!
