What is a Learn and Earn?

The Learn and Earn program offers WVUP students the opportunity to participate in an internship where they will gain work experience while completing their degree program through a state-funded grant. The Learn and Earn program is sponsored by the West Virginia Community and Technical College System, and is part of the Workforce Development Initiative Program. It is an opportunity to create partnerships between business and industry and WVUP by allowing students to receive hands-on learning experience, and employers to train potential future employees.

How Much Can I Earn?

The amount earned in the Learn and Earn program is individualized to the employer hiring but a minimum of $15 an hour is required. If the intern is hired once the Learn and Earn internship is completed then the employer should provide their full-time position wage.

What Are the Benefits of Participating in the Learn and Earn Program?

• A Steady Paycheck. Earn money while receiving work experience in your field of study.
• Valuable Work Experience.  Gain valuable work experience that will complement your higher education experience at WVU Parkersburg.
• References. Provides students references for future job applications.
• Potential Future Employee. Once the Learn and Earn internship ends the employer can decide to hire the intern into a full-time position.

Current Learn and Earns

• Accounting
• Administrative Assistant
• Area Mechanic
• Chemical Operator
• CIT
• CS
• Drafting
• FP&A Analyst
• HVAC
• IT Support Specialist
• Maintenance Technician
• Marketing
• Production Welder
• Service Writer
• Strategic Communication
• Technology Systems Specialist

Partnering Companies

• Appalachian Log Structures
• Chemours
• D&R Heating and Cooling
• iTech
• JWF Industries
• Matheny Motors
• Ntiva
• Pickering Associates
• S&P Harley-Davidson
• Star Plastics
• Wood County Schools

Contact 304-424-8383 for more information.