Workforce Pell Skilled Trades programs in West Virginia
Hands-on building, repair, and installation work that has to be done on site. The Workforce Pell Grant can cover short, 8–15 week training — up to $4,310 a year, with nothing to repay. Median pay runs about $51k.
Check my eligibility →To be approved for Workforce Pell, a skilled trades program in West Virginia generally has to show that at least 70% of students finish and get a job that pays enough to justify the cost. The bar is high and the early list is short — which protects your one-time Pell eligibility.
Skilled Trades programs in West Virginia
Welding Certificate
Academy of Careers and Technology
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
Welding Certificate
Ben Franklin Career Center
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
Welding Certificate
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
Welding Certificate
Boone Career and Technical Center
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
Welding Certificate
BridgeValley Community & Technical College
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
Welding Certificate
Cabell County Career Technology Center
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
Questions about skilled trades and Workforce Pell in West Virginia
Does the Workforce Pell Grant pay for skilled trades training in West Virginia?
It can. Workforce Pell covers short-term skilled trades programs that West Virginia approves and that meet the federal quality bar. Approval is set per program, so confirm a specific program's status with the school — the West Virginia list is still being finalized for 2026.
How much will skilled trades training cost me with Workforce Pell?
These programs commonly run about $1,000–$6,500 — once. Workforce Pell is built to cover that, averaging about $2,200 in aid (up to $4,310/year), so many students pay little or nothing out of pocket. Your FAFSA sets your exact amount.
Is Skilled Trades a good field to train for?
Hands-on building, repair, and installation work that has to be done on site. Median pay is around $51k, and it's the kind of work AI can't run a wire through a wall or braze a joint that holds.