JRTI took 72 students, including two middle school robotics teams to Fairmont this past weekend to participate in the WV SkillsUSA State Conference. They competed in several events and 39 brought home medals. Gold medal winners will travel to Atlanta this summer to compete at the national level. If you can, please consider donating to […]
Read MoreJames Rumsey Technical Institute Director/Principal Qualifications Employment Details Location: James Rumsey Technical Institute, Martinsburg, West Virginia Employment Term: 261 Days Effective Date of Employment: July 1, 2024 Deadline for Application: 3:00 PM on April 5, 2024 Salary: Based on degree, years of experience, and the Berkeley County Schools Principal’s Index Accountable to James Rumsey Technical […]
Read MoreOn Wednesday, March 6th, JRTI’s Firefighting program received a donation of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). The Shepherdstown Fire Department purchased new SCBA using the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant. The department donated the equipment to our program so that it can be used to train aspiring firefighters. The equipment donated consists of 20 SCBA […]
Read MoreADVERTISEMENT AND EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR FIREFIGHTING GEAR Pursuant to WV Code §5G-1-3, the James Rumsey Technical Institute is seeking Request for Proposals from qualified vendors industry specific firefighting gear. Qualified vendors are invited to send proposals to Donna Van Metre, Director at James Rumsey Technical Institute at dvanmetre@k12.wv.us , via US Mail or hand […]
Read MoreCongratulations to Garrett Kyner, Isaac Reed, and Tyler Serdula who signed with Complete Building Services. Pictured in back are Glenn Martin of Complete Building Services and JRTI HVAC Technician Instructor, Rebecca Nelson.
Read MoreJames Rumsey Technical Institute can only achieve its goal of sending our students to Skills USA with the assistance of generous donations from members of our community. Without these donations, success for our programs and students would not be possible. Our programs are looking for donations to help reduce and/or alleviate the cost for our […]
Read MoreThe Summer Career Academy provides students about to start 9th and 10th grade with a unique opportunity to explore the growing world of career & technical education. Taking cues from James Rumsey Technical Institute’s Simulated Workplace curriculum, students are invited to participate in activities & live jobs related to some of the free high school […]
Read MoreNotice of Job Vacancy DATE: January 3, 2024 POSITION: Instructor –Therapeutic Services I Instructor, Secondary Level DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include teaching health services assistant students, to include classroom and clinical experience; coordinate clinical experience with appropriate health service institutions. QUALIFICATIONS: Holds a high school diploma or GED, be a West Virginia Registered Nurse, have […]
Read MoreJRTI’s Company Lab now has a dedicated website. Visit to learn more about the entrepreneurship guidance they offer as well as upcoming webinars with members of the business community and available resources. companylab.jamesrumsey.com
Read MoreJRTI’s annual Teacher of the Year breakfast was held at the school this morning. Three nominees were celebrated and Director/Principal Donna Van Metre announced the nominee chosen for Teacher of the Year. The nominees were Becky Nelson, HVAC Technician Instructor; Becky Lockhart, Therapeutic Services Instructor; and Doug Shaw, Law & Public Safety Instructor. Congratulations, Becky […]
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