10-05-2025
Pierpont Community and Technical College hosts 2025 commencement ceremony
CLARKSBURG, (WBOY) — Pierpont Community and Technical College celebrated the achievements of its graduates Friday night during the school's commencement ceremony at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center in Clarksburg.
Graduates earned degrees in a wide array of career-focused programs designed to meet the demands of today's job market. Among the disciplines represented were Cybersecurity, Advanced Welding, Aviation Maintenance Technology and Licensed Practical Nursing.
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Officials with Pierpont Community and Technical College said these programs equip students with the technical skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in critical industries, which will have them contribute to both local communities and the global economy.
'We have a lot of students who struggle with making ends meet, balancing work and family, raising children, working multiple jobs. All the while going to college, and all the while burning the midnight oil to better their lives,' the president of Pierpont Community and Technical College, Michael Waide, said.
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