Native returns home to pursue career dream

Native returns home to pursue career dream

The hills beckoned. Like many West Virginia natives working out of state, Rick Smith dreamed of one day returning home. For years he toiled in the oil and gas fields of Pennsylvania. The money was good, but the hours were long and the lengthy separations from his...
Engineering intern gains real-world experience at RCBI

Engineering intern gains real-world experience at RCBI

Carson Boothe has been honing his engineering skills since he was a boy growing up in Lavalette, Wayne County. “I’ve always been interested in engineering,” Boothe explained. “I remember as a child always building things with my brother such as a remote-controlled car...
RCBI welding trainer achieves certified inspector status

RCBI welding trainer achieves certified inspector status

Brad Lowe, technical trainer for the Advanced Welding Program at the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI), has earned one of the highest achievements for a welder: certified welding instructor status from the American Welding Society, the premier industry accreditor. With...
Women excel in RCBI welding program

Women excel in RCBI welding program

You may be aware of the significant contributions of Rosie the Riveters, but you may not know that during World War II, working alongside Rosies in factories, shipyards and munitions plants was another essential group of women: Wendy the Welders. In fact, during...