WVJC School of Nursing Awarded 2025 Career Education Review Award

West Virginia Junior College (WVJC) School of Nursing is proud to announce that it has
been selected as a recipient of the Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU)
Innovation in Employer Collaboration Award for 2025.
Presented annually through the CECU, the Career Education Review awards recognize
institutions that demonstrate excellence in education, innovation, and partnerships. The
Innovation in Employer Collaboration category honors schools that actively engage with
industry partners to enhance student learning, strengthen workforce pipelines, and
support economic development in their communities.
WVJC School of Nursing was one of only three institutions nationwide to receive this
distinguished recognition for 2025. A key factor in its selection was the College’s
commitment to delivering high-quality nursing education to rural and underserved
communities through its online/hybrid programs.
Through strategic partnerships with regional healthcare providers, WVJC nursing
students benefit from a flexible academic structure that combines virtual coursework
with hands-on training. Students complete lab and clinical experiences at medical
facilities within their own communities, allowing them to build relationships and gain
practical experience in the environments where many will ultimately begin their careers.
“This recognition reflects the power of innovation and collaboration in higher education.
At WVJC, we are committed to building strong partnerships with healthcare providers
that not only prepare our students for successful careers but also directly address
workforce needs in rural and underserved communities. We are proud to be at the
forefront of advancing nursing education and helping to strengthen the healthcare
system in the communities we serve,” said Chad Callen, CEO of West Virginia Junior
College.
For more information on WVJC’s programs, please visit wvjc.edu for additional details.