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West Virginia Expands Aviation Training Capacity Amid Industry Growth
Pierpont Community & Technical College has broken ground on a new aviation education facility at the North Central West Virginia Airport, expanding its aviation maintenance technology program to meet rising demand for skilled mechanics. The 65,000-square-foot training center will include a welding lab, testing facility, and aircraft systems laboratories, and is expected to be completed by spring 2028. The project is funded through a $25 million state Economic Development Authority grant, in partnership with the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and the West Virginia Community & Technical College System, as reported by WDTV.