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Mountaineer Micro Academy

Mountaineer Micro Academy

Enhance your skillsets and elevate your professional portfolio.

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About Mountaineer Micro Academy

WVU Mountaineer Micro Academy offers training, upskilling, reskilling and lifelong learning opportunities through microcredentials. Designed for busy professionals, each specialized, short-term course helps participants acquire in-demand, relevant skillsets that can bolster career goals.

Explore the unique benefits of our microcredentials. 

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MicroCredentials by the Numbers

86% of employers in the United States believe that professional certificates will strengthen a candidate’s job application.

39% of employers In the United States are already using the skills-based hiring approach, with an additional 34% more actively considering moving to this approach.

75% of US employers are more likely to hire a candidate who has a professional certificate.

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As the traditional boundaries of higher education are reimagined, WVU remains committed to fulfilling our land-grant mission of extending learning experiences to all citizens.

We are paving the way to deliver innovative learning that aligns with emerging and evolving occupational demands so professionals can gain the insights and skills necessary to enhance their careers.

We are also partnering with organizations to build custom microcredentials that meet employer and employee specifications. Such partnerships are pivotal to the Mountaineer Micro Academy. Partner with us and help us fuel lifelong learning!

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WVU MICROCREDENTIALS IN ACTION

WVU and the OSHA Training Institute Education Center are partnering to offer a variety of safety training credentials to advance a trained, passionate workforce to help our communities thrive. Participants gain greater knowledge of workplace health and safety. Organizations gain more qualified employees who can promote workplace preparedness and safety. Communities gain a greater quality of life for citizens.

Bethany Howerton shakes hands with a man after accepting her certificate

“My knowledge and understanding of workplace safety grew exponentially…and my journey to become an OSHA Outreach Trainer was marked by education, experience, dedication and a genuine commitment to making workplaces safer.”

Bethany Howerton, completed training as a certified safety trainer in construction and general industry through our microcredential options.

 

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