Get a Free Year at NOVA in Engineering Technology!

January 27, 2025 / Tech Notes & Training

Applications for the NOVA Engineering Technology Career Scholars (ETCS) program are now open for the 2025-26 academic year!

Why It Matters: ET Career Scholars provides the opportunity to complete a one-year, credential-earning program at NOVA with FREE TUITION to start a career pathway in Engineering Technology or Data Center Operations.

Highlights:

Selected students will participate in a summer 2025 bridge program.
Scholars will complete NOVA’s Data Center Operations career studies certificate (CSC) or an Engineering Technology CSC focusing on the semiconductor field.
Upon completion, scholars will have a guaranteed interview for an apprenticeship or internship with a data center or semiconductor industry partner.

Engineering Technology Career Scholars is for graduating high school seniors and non-traditional first-time college students. This program is supported by grants from the U.S. Department of Labor and the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Call to Action: If you have students you believe would qualify for this impressive program, please visit www.nvcc.edu/ETCareerScholars.

A group of ET scholars at work in a STEM lab

Submitted by:
Bryce Lenon, IET-PR & Marketing, BLenon@nvcc.edu