Pre-Apprentice Plumbing Training

WV Wood Technology Center

WVWTC now offers area youth an opportunity to see what entering the plumbing trade entails. Our pre-apprentice training programs are only an introduction intended to provide some instruction and hands-on experience giving students some real-world practice prior to making their career choice.

Pre-Apprentice Electrical Training

WV Wood Technology Center

In this 4-session project-based class, students receive instruction and hands-on training on how to design, select and prepare material, assemble, and finish. This is a great class to continue building basic woodworking skills.

Get Ready Hardwood Manufacturing Technician

WV Wood Technology Center

In partnership with RCHA’s WORC Program, this 2-week course provides safety training, forklift training, and machine basics to those interested in working in the hardwood industry. Contact WORC at 304-636-6495 x 39 to register.

Pre-Apprentice Construction Training

WV Wood Technology Center

WVWTC now offers area youth an opportunity to see what entering the construction trade entails. Our pre-apprentice training programs are only an introduction intended to provide some instruction and hands-on experience giving students some real-world practice prior to making their career choice.

NHLA Lumber Grading Short Course

WV Wood Technology Center

WVWTC is proud to partner with the National Hardwood Lumber Association to bring their 4-day short course to the very heart of West Virginia’s hardwood industry. This 4-day course includes a thorough study and explanation of the NHLA Rules Book, emphasizing the basics of hardwood lumber inspection. This course is math-intensive and provides yardmen, sawyers, ...

$450

Pre-Apprentice Foundation/Masonry Training

WV Wood Technology Center

WVWTC now offers area youth an opportunity to see what entering the construction trade entails. Our pre-apprentice training programs are only an introduction intended to provide some instruction and hands-on experience giving students some real-world practice prior to making their career choice.