Blair Montgomery, President of Pierpont Community & Technical College, spoke to the Lions Club about the difference between a community college and a university. Community colleges provide students with skills and experiences that can translate into good paying and rewarding careers.
Pierpont is a comprehensive community college serving thirteen counties in north central West Virginia. Sharing a 120-acre main campus with its partner institution Fairmont State University, Pierpont offers students the responsiveness of a community college with the amenities of a university. With an enrollment of more than 2,600 students, Pierpont offers more than 50 associate degree programs, skill sets and certificates, as well as a variety of courses at more than 15 sites throughout our region. Through its Center for Workforce Education, Pierpont provides workforce training and community educational opportunities. Pierpont's Robert C. Byrd National Aerospace Education Center offers programs in flight and aviation maintenance.
For more information, visit their site at: http://www.pierpont.edu
