New HYBRID course “Advanced English for Professional Success”

The Workforce Development Division offers ESLA 1876 Advanced English for Professional Success as a hybrid course. Students will meet in person once a week and complete the other half of the course online. The course will focus on intercultural issues, including different values and styles of communication as well as build an awareness of the multicultural business environments. Students will practice their English language skills to obtain, clarify, analyze and present information; discuss their ideas, express their opinions; participate in and conduct business meetings effectively, prepare and deliver speeches on business topics and controversial issues. Students will work independently and/or cooperatively in a team environment, use high intermediate business vocabulary to speak and write about a range of business topics in the forms of memos, emails, written and oral reports and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current trends in American business and the global business environment.

For more information or to register please email us at AN-ACLI@nvcc.edu or call us at 703-323-3323.

New HYBRID Course “Writing and Reading for the TOEFL”

The Workforce Development Division offers ESLA 1945-03 Writing and Reading for the TOEFL as a hybrid course. Students will meet in person once a week for 2.5 hours and complete the other half of the course online.  This course will prepare students to write an essay on a given topic within a set time period and to write a summary or a response to a reading and a listening passage. Strategies for doing well on timed writing tests will be covered, including developing an outline and a thesis, time management, and essay revision. The course will also cover several other aspects of writing, such as advanced grammar and vocabulary, proper use of transitions, and complex sentence structure. This class would be helpful for any high-intermediate to advanced students looking to improve their writing.

For more information or to register please email us at AN-ACLI@nvcc.edu or call us at 703-323-3323.

Workforce Development Division offers New Hospitality Readiness Certificate

The Workforce Development Division has just launched the Hospitality Readiness certificate program.  The Hospitality Certificate is designed for those seeking entry-level employment in the hospitality industry.  Upon completion, students will have a basic understanding of the hospitality industry and qualify for entry-level positions such as server, front desk agent, reservationist, housekeeper, greeter, host, caterer, and more.  To register and for more information please call 703-257-6631 or visit our website http://www.nvcc.edu/wdce/alexandria/certificate/hospitality.asp

Workforce Development Division offers New Coaching Certificate

The Workforce Development Division has just launched the Coaching certificate program.  If you have a strong desire to learn foundational coaching training skills as conveniently as possible, you’ve come to the right place. The Coaching Certificate Program introduces you to the core coaching competencies and skills required to effectively coach others. After completing this introductory program, you will be able to facilitate an individual’s development and potential through the use of coaching best practices. In addition, you will be provided with coaching forms and templates to use in working with coaching clients both within an organization and in private practice.  To register and for more information please call 703.450.2551 or visit our website http://www.nvcc.edu/wdce/loudoun/certificate/certificate2.asp?p=Coaching#cList

New Online Basic and Advanced Wastewater Licensure Courses

NOVA’s Workforce Development Division in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is pleased to offer the Basic and Advanced Wastewater Licensure Review courses as online courses to assist wastewater treatment plant operators and trainees in preparing for wastewater licensure examinations.   The online version includes the same material as the classroom version, but has many advantages including;

  • Gives you the opportunity to progress through the material at your own pace (up to 6 months)
  • Learn quality up to date information from by an industry expert.
  • Access courses from the convenience of your computer or tablet.
  • Fantastic Price

For more information and to register please visit our website http://www.nvcc.edu/wdce/alexandria/specialized/wastewater.asp