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Risk and Change Management: July 2015 at NOVA

Space is still available:
Risk and Change Management (July 2015)

Register online or call 703-257-6630 for more information.

Risk and Change Management, Summer 2015 at NOVA Manassas Innovation Park
Risk & Change Management ( BUSC 1522-01M) | July 16 & 17, 2015, 9am–5pm | Manassas

Change must be expected in today’s business environment. Unmanaged change results in chaos. Understanding how to handle changes and risks, and how they are related, is both an art and a science. A good project manager needs the tools necessary to identify, quantify, measure and report on all aspects of a project, including these unknowns. This course embraces not only the technical aspects of risk and change, but also the human aspect. Technical topics include risk identification and assessment , risk response development and control, configuration management, and change control. Human factor topics include acknowledging change, strategies to reduce stress induced by change, and perception as a factor in evaluating risk.

Thursday and Friday, July 16 & 17, 9 AM to 5 PM
Manassas Innovation Park, 9485 Innovation Drive, Manassas
Instructor: Michael Van Dyke, PMP
For more information, call 703-257-6630

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6 Steps to a Brilliant Resume

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, plenty of new jobs are “out there,” available for a hungry workforce.

In April 2015, 62,000 jobs were added in the business, tech, and professional services industry, bringing the 2015 total to 166,000 new jobs. Administrative and support positions grew by 39,000 jobs in April alone. Across the nation, there is an uptick of jobs. And there are thousands of people filling out applications and updating their resumes to compete for those jobs. (data source: Current Employment Statistics Highlights [PDF], Bureau of Labor Statistics)

This June, career counselor Edythe Richards will show you how to turbo-charge your job search and update your approach for today’s market. “Accelerate Your Job Search: 6 Steps to a Brilliant Resume” will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Alexandria Campus.  These days, it’s not about the paper resume. If you land an interview, you may have the opportunity to address your accomplishments and experience, but to get your foot in the door, your resume is working hard for you—through screening devices, social media searches, and Applicant Tracking Systems.

Edythe will help you understand the recruiting and hiring process of today’s market, and how you should optimize your job search approach and your resume to meet the expectations of recruiters and hiring systems. Learn how to network, how to format and distribute your resume, and how to improve your overall job search.

Accelerate Your Job Search: Six Steps to a Brilliant Resume  COMM 1837-01A
Alexandria Campus, AA255, $200.00 (0.4 CEU)
Saturday, June 6, 2015, 9 AM–1 PM

6 Steps to a Brilliant Resume - June2015

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Cuba Study Abroad with Northern Virginia Community College

Learn about Cuba’s amazing biodiversity, sustainability, history, and the Cuban medical system while experiencing traditional Cuban Culture, music and dance.

 

Travel through Cuba’s various ecosystems and study the unique flora and fauna while observing lush forests, cascading waterfalls and beautiful reefs.

 

Investigate the country’s diverse marine life and explore Cuba’s underwater ecosystems by snorkeling the reefs of the Guanahacabibes Peninsula.

 

Become immersed in Cuban culture and history while visiting Revolution Square, Plaza de Armas, La Rampa and Plaza de Vieja.

 

Learn about current trends in Cuban music and Cuban rhythms including rumba, bolero and habanera.

 

Bio 295 – Study Abroad Cuba (4 credits)

Travel Dates June 21 to July 1

 

Cost $2995 plus air and credits

Final Deadline for payment April 15, 2015

 

For more information contact jcaporale@nvcc.edu

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Workforce Development Division offers New Real Estate Finance Online Course

The Workforce Development Division is proud to announce a new and exclusive online web series, Mortgage Banking Bound, presented by Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), the national association which represents the entire real estate finance industry. Mortgage Banking Bound is designed to complement a student’s current coursework at NOVA and provide access to the world of the real estate finance industry and the possible career opportunities it presents.

Students interested in participating in Mortgage Banking Bound will gain knowledge of mortgage lending by industry experts, have access to MBA member-only benefits, networking opportunities with MBA’s leading member companies and professionals as well as explore industry careers. Upon completing the Mortgage Banking Bound curriculum, individuals will receive a certificate of completion presented by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) as well as an MBA Student membership.

Enroll today and explore the opportunities Mortgage Banking Bound has to offer! For course and enrollment information, visit www.mortgagebankingbound.com or call (800) 793-6222 (option 2). Classes begin April 7, 2015.

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Workforce Development Division Offers Certified Nurse Aid Program

Back by popular demand, the Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) program is returning to the Medical Education Campus. Classes will begin September 8, 2014. Registration will open on August 4, 2014. For information about this program and to enroll, please visit our website http://www.nvcc.edu/wdce/mec/ and click on “Certified Nurse Aide CNA Program.”