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NOVA Workforce

Vision: To be a community and industry leader in workforce development.
Mission: To provide customer focused workforce solutions for the community that assist and support regional businesses and employers develop and sustain a qualified workforce enabling them to be a high-performing operation.

The Services we provide include:

• Customized Training (at the business site or on campus)
• Continuing Education & Professional Development
• Consultation on Organizational Development

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LPN Program Has 2nd Pinning Ceremony

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Healthcare is one of the fastest growing career fields in Northern Virginia.  The Workforce Development Division is doing its part in training workers to meet this growing demand.  The Workforce Development Division on Friday August 16 hosted its 2nd Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony.  This intense one year program graduated 14 new nurses, which are all eager to start making a difference in the lives of their patients.  The LPN program has received positive reviews from students thanks to the quality instruction and personal attention received from dedicated faculty and staff.  According to Ju-Yeon Hwang, LPN Program Director, “80% of the 2012 LPN graduates are currently working in the health care field with the other 20% of the 2012 LPN graduates in RN school.”  Ju Yeon anticipates similar numbers for the 2013 LPN program graduates. The Workforce Development Division is even more excited about the incoming LPN class as its larger size reflects the growing reputation of this new program.

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Second Tuesdays Business Series

The Workforce Development Division, in Collaboration with the Washington Metropolitan Area District Office of the United States Small Business Administration have launched the SECOND TUESDAYS Monthly Business Series.  From July 2013 – December 2013, our SECOND TUESDAY’S Business Series will focus on the Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Northern Virginia businesses.  Participants will learn about the key provisions of the Affordable Care Act based on the size of their business. Our workshop facilitator is an advisor from the U.S. Small Business Administration whose portfolio focuses on veteran programs, tax policy, and government-wide initiatives, such as the Affordable Care Act, that impact the business community. We are excited about this opportunity to impact the Northern Virginia business community.

To register for this workshop, please visit our website http://www.nvcc.edu/wdce/annandale/ or call 703-323-3281.

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Third Installment of Workforce Development Learning Series

 

(L-R, The Honorable William A. Hazel, Jr. MD, Secretary of Health and Human Resources, Commonwealth of Virginia, Julie Veratti, Advisor for the U.S. Small Business Administration and William Gary, Vice-President Workforce Development Division)
(L-R, The Honorable William A. Hazel, Jr. MD, Secretary of Health and Human Resources, Commonwealth of Virginia, Julie Veratti, Advisor for the U.S. Small Business Administration and William Gary, Vice-President Workforce Development Division)

 

On May 17, the Workforce Development Division hosted the third installment of the Workforce Industry Building Learning Series. The purpose of the series is to build the Workforce Development Division business services brand within the Northern Virginia business community. The theme for the latest event was healthcare reform. Executives representing a cross-section of the Northern Virginia business community attended the lunch discussion titled “Moving Forward with Healthcare Reform” at Annandale’s Ernst Center.

The featured speaker was The Honorable William A. Hazel, Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Resources, Commonwealth of Virginia. Also participating in the discussion was Julie Veratti, advisor for the U.S. Small Business Administration. Hazel discussed detailed steps the state of Virginia is taking to implement the Affordable Care Act, while Veratti discussed the potential impact the new health care law will have on Northern Virginia businesses. They both addressed questions from an audience of more than 120.

A feedback survey was also conducted and according to the data the demand for events like this is very strong as nearly 95 percent of attendees said they would attend future Workforce Industry Building Learning Series events at NOVA. There are spinoff plans for the Workforce Development Division to host a monthly Business Series in collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration set to begin in July 2013.

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Workforce Development Division Offers Cyber Security Online Courses

The Workforce Development Division now offers a variety of Cyber Security Online Courses.  Our courses are designed for the practicing IT professional, using up-to-date content and state of the art technology.  Gain relevant skills and knowledge quickly to advance your career.  CEUs are awarded upon successful completion.   Visit our website below for more information and to register http://www.nvcc.edu/wdce/annandale/courses/onlinelearning/

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Workforce Development Division Offers “Resiliency in the Workplace”

The Workforce Development Division will host a one day workshop teaching ways to foster valuable resiliency skills that are vital in today’s workplace.  Stress in the workplace isn’t new, but today’s rapid-fire pace has brought job stress to new levels.  Many people are dealing with increased workloads, decreased benefits, and worries about job security.  On top of this, the growing use of technology makes it hard to “unplug.”  This workshop is designed for individuals or groups from any occupation.  You’ll leave with skills to persevere, adapt, and even thrive in your job!

To register for this one-day workshop please visit our website www.nvcc.edu/wdce/annandale and select the Resiliency in the Workplace program or call 703-323-3053 if you have any questions.