While the goal for many college students is to earn a degree and then get a job, West Virginia's Learn and Earn program is allowing New River Community and Technical College Electric Distributing Engineering Technology (EDET) students to work in their field while completing their program of study.

 

The Learn and Earn initiative, sponsored by the state, allows students in technical degree programs to be employed as interns by sponsoring companies and the state of West Virginia reimburses the employer 50% of the student's salary. 

 

"Five students started their internships yesterday, bringing us to 31 EDET students employed as part of the Learn and Earn program," reported New River CTC Visiting Instructional Specialist of Line Service Mechanic Mike King. "And we're working to help the rest of our students connect with opportunities by holding additional interviews at the end of the month."

 

Students interviewed with Pike Electric, River City, C.W. Wright and the U.S. Department of Labor on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the Advanced Technology Center, Ghent.

 

Students are encouraged to obtain a Pintle Hook Class A CDL License to increase their job prospects, but those under the age of 21 cannot legally drive across state lines. The EDET students without Learn and Earn internships are all under the age of 21.

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Fleet management has notified us of compromised WEX fuel/credit cards discovered in the Marmet, West Virginia area. They requested that we share this information with our drivers and remind them to remain alert when refueling the state vehicles.

Before fueling, inspect the card reader for an added device and check the security stickers on the pump's console usually located near the card reader. If you notice anything like the examples below, do not use that pump. Report broken security stickers or an external skimmer to the gas station attendant. If you have a choice of pumps to use, choose the pump closest to the attendant. Criminals are less likely to apply credit card skimmers or other criminal tools close to the attendants. If the gas station doesn't have security stickers on their pumps, go to another gas station.  

 

Another device to be aware of is pinhole cameras. These cameras are so small that most cardholders really have to pay attention to spot them. These devices are sometimes used in conjunction with credit card skimmers to capture footage of customers entering their PIN numbers on debit and credit cards. When you swipe your card at the pumps, it is a good idea to use both hands: one used for the transaction and the other hand should be placed above the credit card screen to shield the keypad from view of a camera above. Another option is to pay the attendant inside prior to fueling your vehicle. Being alert at the pumps can save you and your agency time, money and the inconvenience of having to wait on a replacement fuel card and changing of driver pin numbers.

 

 

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