SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – BridgeValley Community and Technical College is pleased to announce that WIN Academy, its innovative public charter school, has received a five-year renewal from the West Virginia State Charter School Board. This renewal, the longest term the state can grant, was approved on October 31, 2024, underscoring WIN Academy’s commitment to educational excellence and its impact on student success in West Virginia.
Since its founding, WIN Academy has provided a unique educational experience, blending academic rigor with hands-on, career-focused learning to prepare students for both higher education and high-demand careers. The five-year renewal is a testament to the Academy’s dedication to fostering student achievement, innovative programming, and a supportive learning environment that aligns with BridgeValley’s mission of preparing students for tomorrow's workforce.
“We are honored to receive the state’s full five-year renewal,” said Dr. Casey K. Sacks, President of BridgeValley Community and Technical College. “This decision reflects the quality of WIN Academy’s educational approach, as well as our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of academic and career readiness for our students.”
The WIN Academy offers a pathway for students to pursue both high school and college credits simultaneously, ensuring a seamless transition into higher education or the workforce. As part of its offerings, WIN Academy emphasizes career and technical education in fields such as advanced manufacturing and nursing, creating future leaders equipped with the skills and knowledge needed in today’s dynamic job market.
For more information about WIN Academy and its programs, please visit bridgevalley.edu/win-academy.
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About BridgeValley Community and Technical College
BridgeValley Community and Technical College promotes student success, prepares a skilled workforce, and builds tomorrow’s leaders by providing access to quality higher education. BridgeValley Community and Technical College is the college of opportunity for a diverse learner population, offering leading-edge technology, innovative ideas, and dynamic service to our students and our communities.
BridgeValley Community and Technical College was founded on March 20, 2014, and serves a four-county region including Fayette, Kanawha, Clay, and Putnam counties. The college operates two campuses in Montgomery and South Charleston, along with the addition of the Advanced Technology Center. BridgeValley Community and Technical
College is a public institution of higher education independently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges and a member of the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia.
Promoting student success, preparing a skilled workforce, and building tomorrow’s leaders.