The Ritchie Co. Grinch Who stole the forklift😂 James Sonju
Ritchie County High School and MOVTI alum, Kaleb Cole, presented to students and faculty today. Kaleb is a 2021 RCHS graduate and MOVTI Computer Repair/Coding, App, and Game Design completer. He's currently enrolled at WVU Tech where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with an emphasis in Cybersecurity and minors in Mathematics and Entrepreneurship. He spoke about the many benefits that MOVTI has to offer students! Stay tuned for his full alumni spotlight video!
The MOVTI would like to thank Michael CIlles from Bi-Con Services for spending time with our morning and afternoon welding students. Students were able to test and certify in ASME Section IX which is a standard developed to ensure that welding and brazing procedures are carried out safely and consistently. This is wonderful experience for students and looks great in their portfolios!
Tyler County middle school students been creating snowflake ornaments on CAD. MOVTI students then cut them out using our laser engraver to make really neat ornaments. No snowflake is the same!
The following students assisted Mr. Collins with installing a new air compressor for the auto/diesel shop: Landon Sheets (MHS), Jadon Keller (TC), Core Moore (TC), Julian Loy (PC), Marshall Postlethwait (PC), James Sonju (RC)
6S alert! Mr. Becker's Carpentry class made a handcuff shadow board for the Law & Public Safety Program for key organization.
Special thanks to Casey Edwards from Galaxy Food Centers and Andy Leithead from Handy Andy's Home Improvement, for sharing your entrepreneurial experience with our entrepreneurship students. As part of the curriculum, students were required to interview an entrepreneur.
West Liberty University professors, Jared Thompson and Sarah Davis, visited with graphic design and multimedia students today. They gave an overview of program offerings and did a fun design thinking activity. We even had a special guest! Current WLU student and MOVTI alumni, Matty Lamp shared information about campus life. Thank you all for spending the day with us!
This beauty is still up for auction! if you'd like to bid on this - please locate the post that is pinned on our page. Help us send our kids to the Skills competition!
Next on the board- Skylar McCumbers from Ritchie County. She passed herSMAW 6010 Root Pass 7018 with Fill & cap today. Congratulations, Skylar!
Let welding certification season begin!
First on the board- Logan Jones from Ritchie County.
He passed his SMAW 6010 Root Pass 7018 with Fill & cap. Congratulations!
Pictures tomorrow! Please remember to wear a shirt that represents your home high school sport/club/activity!
The Workforce Development Board of the MOV VR Team is spending the day at the MOVTI to offer the Transfr VR platform as a resource for Career Exploration. Students are spending time in the VR world to explore and experience different career choices based on their program of study.
Graphic Design and Multimedia publishing students spent some time with Belmont Elementary 4th graders today. They made Christmas cards for the residents at the Heritage Assisted Living facility to help spread some Christmas cheer!
Field trip to Washington County Career Center on December 1St. Student got to see demonstrations and practice skills such as CPR, injections and phlebotomy. Students also got to view a dissected pig and simulated cadaver to identify organs and tissues. There were also several local industry representatives present to speak with students about career opportunities in the future.
Now that we featured our instructors, we're bringing back the spotlight for our administration! First up, Chas Bunch, our assistant director!!
Did you know that MOVTI offers over 20 programs?!
These programs give students hands-on training and teach students real-world skills. Plus, they can earn industry-recognized credentials and get work-based learning experiences. It's a great way for students to check out different careers and get some valuable experience while still in high school!
Therapeutic Services and Emergency Services students participated in a classroom debate about topics related to medical professions, such as legalization of euthanasia. Mrs. Redin, embedded English instructor, facilitated the debate and provided students topics to research and prepare for the event.
MOVTI students have been hard at work after coming back from Thanksgiving break!
We ❤️certifications!
Graphic Design student, Mariah King (TC), passed the Adobe Certified Associate exam for Adobe Illustrator! Congratulations!
