Skilled Trades, Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Associate of Applied Science

Skilled Trades

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The Skilled Trades Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is for people who are enrolled in, or have completed, a U.S. Department of Labor–registered apprenticeship in an approved skilled trade. The degree gives you credit for the technical training and on-the-job experience you earned in your apprenticeship. You then add academic coursework that can help you move up in your career.
 

Program Overview

In this program, you combine your apprenticeship training with general education courses. These courses build the leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills that today’s employers expect. You keep the hands-on expertise you already have and add a formal college credential to it. That combination makes you more employable and supports long-term career growth.
 
Who Is Eligible?

To enter the program, you must meet one of these requirements:

  • You are currently enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship, or
  • You hold a Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Residency Requirement
You must meet BridgeValley’s institutional residency requirement by completing at least 15 credit hours at BridgeValley Community & Technical College.

The STAND Program

This degree is part of the West Virginia Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Nontraditional Degree (STAND) program. STAND helps registered apprentices and journeyworkers turn their apprenticeship training into an associate degree. Students who qualify may be able to take their general education courses tuition-free. STAND program guidelines are set out in WVCTCS Series 28.

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