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Events, Jobs and Careers

College Virtual Job Fair

Job Fair

College-wide Virtual Job Fair
Tuesday, April 20, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Northern Virginia Community College’s 2021 Collegewide Virtual Job Fair, takes place on Tuesday, April 20 from 11:00am – 3:00pm EST on Career Connection. Students and alumni will be able to connect with employers that are hiring for full-time, part-time, and internship positions through 1-on-1 video meetings and group video chats.

 Watch this short video to see how the Career Connection Virtual Job Fair works.

Get started by registering to attend the fair on Career Connection and viewing the list of attending employers. Remember to keep checking back, as the list is frequently updated. Uploading your resume is optional but is the only way to provide your resume to employers, and you can return at a later date to upload or update it. Employers will have access to the resumes of registered students two weeks before the event begins.  Be sure to put your best resume in front of employers as soon as possible!

Prepare for the Job Fair by attending these live workshops:

Wednesday, March 31, 2:00 p.m. – Amazing Resumes and Cover Letters

Get your resume ready for the College-wide Job Fair (April 20) by attending this live workshop hosted by the Alexandria campus Academic Success Center.  Sign up for SEAS Canvas to join the workshop.  NOTE: On April 6 Employers will have access to resumes for students who register for the Job Fair– be sure to register and get your best resume in front of employers.

Friday, April 9, 11:00 a.m. – Amazing Resumes and Cover Letters

Get your resume ready for the College-wide Job Fair (April 20) by attending this live workshop hosted by the Alexandria campus Academic Success Center.  Sign up for SEAS Canvas to join the workshop.  NOTE: On April 6 Employers will have access to resumes for students who register for the Job Fair– be sure to register and get your best resume in front of employers.

Thursday, April 15, 5:30 p.m.  – Your Best Foot Forward: Interview Skills for Job Seekers

Prepare to meet with employers at the College-wide Job Fair (April 20) by attending this live workshop hosted by the Alexandria campus Academic Success Center.  Sign up for SEAS Canvas to join the workshop.

Download the College-wide Virtual Job Fair flyer

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Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship 2021

Reminder: The deadline to apply is March 11, 2021

The Lockheed Martin team is hosting a brief Q&A session about two scholarship programs on Thursday, March 4th at 4pm EST/ 2pm MT.   Feel free to join us if you would like to learn more about either of our scholarship programs:

When: Thursday, March 4, 2021 2:00 PM-2:30 PM (UTC-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada).
Where: https://lmco.zoomgov.com/j/1610192763?pwd=dHFoVkpMRHdyQ3RIeHF4WURRcDZxdz09

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As part of Lockheed Martin’s continued commitment to supporting the academic endeavors of students across the nation and a strengthened focus on students and learners at two-year institutions, we are pleased to announce the launch of the 2021 Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship program.

Lockheed Martin’s Vocational Scholarship Program is the first of its kind within the aerospace and defense industry and awards up to $6,600 to as many as 150 recipients each year. This program targets high school seniors or high school graduates (or GED equivalent) pursuing associate degrees, credit-bearing certificates, or industry-recognized credentials in technology and advanced manufacturing disciplines that do not require a bachelor’s or advanced degree. Through this scholarship, Lockheed Martin hopes to encourage learners of all ages to consider a rewarding career in this important industry.

Download Vocational Scholarship Flyer

Events, Jobs and Careers

Digital Realty – Data Center Operations Career Day

Digital Realty – Data Center Operations Career Day will take place on October 16, 2020, from 12PM – 2:30PM EST.

This virtual career day will introduce students and alumni to many career paths available in data center operations and specifically with Digital Realty.

The program will offer a keynote from Digital Realty’s Executive Vice President and a panel discussion with professionals from across the company.  Following this presentation, students can meet the panel members in 1-on-1 video chats.

For more information and instructions on how to use the Virtual Career Fair register via Career Connection Events/Career Fairs/ and select the Digital Realty – Data Center Operations Career Day and click ATTEND.

Flyer: Digital Realty Career Day Oct 20

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Elevate Prince William/Manassas Building Businesses and Careers Initiative

NOVA and the Virginia Career Works have partnered with the Prince William County and the City of Manassas to offer its residents free tuition on select professional educational programs. Individual employees of Prince William and City of Manassas companies are also eligible for this program.

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Events, Jobs and Careers

Free Virtual Career Exploration & Readiness Workshops

NOVA and several industry partners are collaborating to host Free Virtual Career Exploration and Readiness Workshops for NOVA students.  Jaslyn Harris, from Prism Inc., will talk about the value of information technology certifications and career trajectories.

Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Free Virtual Career Exploration and Readiness Workshops – Industry Certifications:  11:00am-12:00pm & 3:00pm-4:00pm

Registration is required at  http://career.novastem.us/SpringWorkshops

Questions can be directed to systemic@nvcc.edu