Moorefield W.Va. – A group of 17 enthusiastic students from Romney Middle School, accompanied by their dedicated teacher and guidance counselor, embarked on a career exploration field trip to Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Eastern). The purpose of the visit was to expose students to specific career paths in business management, hospitality and tourism, transportation, and marketing, as well as to provide insights into future educational opportunities at Eastern.
Throughout the day, the students engaged in a series of interactive activities designed to showcase Eastern’s array of programs. The students enjoyed hands-on learning experiences with a fun twist including a marketing competition where each team came up with a campaign for the movie Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, a Hospitality & Tourism themed friendly feud, a Smart Lego build of what their dream career is, and a competitive, fast-paced Jeopardy-themed game featuring questions on business pop culture. The students also met personally with campus administrators to learn about the day-to-day operation of the college and heard from a panel of Eastern’s business faculty, marketing staff, and business students who share their passion in the field. Easton the Eagle, the college mascot, provided a surprise appearance at lunch, so the students could get pictures taken with him. The students gained valuable insights into Eastern’s programs, fueling their curiosity and enthusiasm about potential college journeys.
Eastern is grateful for the opportunity to host Romney Middle School. This hands-on experience is a crucial step towards preparing these young minds for the rewarding path of higher education and future career success. Additionally, Eastern remains open for campus tours and educational field trips, welcoming prospective students and educators to discover the vibrant learning environment firsthand. Interested schools should inquire with Dixie Heavener, Career Counselor, by emailing dixie.heavener@easternwv.edu to schedule a visit.
