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Events, Jobs and Careers

JCPenney Suit-Up Event

NOVA has partnered with JCPenney to offer a great opportunity for NOVA students to purchase professional attire with a special JCPenney discount. On March 29, 2020,  students can save up to 60% off select men’s and women’s career dress apparel, shoes, and accessories when they use the extra* 30% off Suit-Up coupon available at the event. The event will occur at Springfield Town Center and Fair Oaks Mall from 6:00pm-9:00pm.

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Resume Workshops

SySTEMic STEM & CTE Resume Workshops

NOVA SySTEMic is hosting regional STEM & CTE Resume Workshops on our NOVA Campuses on November 11-13, 2019. We invite students in Information Technology, Business and Management, and Healthcare courses to sign up to attend a free session offered by The Career Engineer®. The Career Engineer® is a Virginia based consulting firm established in 2003 that delivers expertise in the area of career sustainability, workforce preparation, entrepreneurial coaching, social media strategies & adult transitional services.​​ TCE can help you to INCREASE your career confidence, impact and chances to land your dream job or opportunity!

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Events, Jobs and Careers

NOVA Career Day and Data Center Tour

NOVA Career Day and Data Center Tour
Digital Realty
October 4th, 2019

Digital Realty is providing a unique and valuable experience to NOVA students to get a behind the scenes tour of its Loudoun Data Center and spend time with industry professionals to learn more about career options available in this growing industry.  With a footprint in northern Virginia and 200+ properties in 33+ metropolitan areas covering 30+ million rentable square feet, Digital Realty is the leading Global Data Center Real Estate Investment Trust with 2500+ customers globally.

Students must register by September 9 (no late registrations will be accepted).

REGISTRATION – Students must register in Career Connection at www.nvcc.edu/career-services/career-connection.html for either:

Digital Realty: Career Day and Data Center Tour (WITH BUS TRANSPORTATION) Space on the bus is limited to 30 so you must RSVP is you want a seat

-OR-

Digital Realty: Career Day and Data Center Tour (NO TRANSPORTATION) Students arrive at 9:30am using their own transportation

In Career Connection, look for the Digital Realty events under Programs and Workshops.  Provide your full name as in appears on your government-issued photo ID by September 9.  All participants will need to present a government-issued photo ID that matches their name on the registration list to enter the secure data facility.

  • Northern Virginia Community College Bus Transportation – space is limited (location details will be provided to those registered for the bus)
    Address: NOVA Loudoun Campus, 21200 Campus Dr., Sterling, VA 20164
  • Digital Realty Career Day and Data Center Tour Location – students arrive on their own
    Address: Digital Realty – Building G, 43940 Digital Loudoun Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147

Schedule

8:30 Bus arrives at NOVA Community College
9:00 Bus departs NOVA Community College for Digital Realty Loudoun I/II campus
9:30 Bus arrives at Digital Realty @ Building G
9:30-9:50 Security, check-in, name badges
09:50-10:00 Brief Welcome and outline rules for the tour
10:00-10:40 Data Center Tour
10:40-11:40 Career Discussion; panel of speakers from Digital Realty
11:40-11:55 Student Q&A with panel of speakers from Digital Realty
11:55-12:00 Hand out Digital Realty SWAG
12:00-12:50 Lunch; hosted by Digital Realty
1:00 Bus departs for return to NOVA Community College
1:30 Bus arrives back at NOVA Community College

Questions may be directed to novacareerservices@nvcc.edu.