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

Jobs and Careers, News

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

Certificate Programs, News, Programs and Courses

EPA Section 608 Technician Certification

EPA Technician

HVAC technology is becoming an increasingly popular profession with many in-demand jobs waiting to be filled.

The new NOVA Workforce EPA Section 608 Technician Certification provides essential knowledge for developing skills fundamental to working with residential and commercial systems. You will learn the basics of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems, including tools, fasteners, tubing, copper, soldering/brazing, thermodynamic principles, the relationship of temperature and pressure, system components, refrigerants, service procedures (recovery/recycling, evacuation, leak detection, charging), metering devices, basic troubleshooting, controls, and compressors. After completing the course, students will have the opportunity to test and obtain the EPA Section 608 Technician Certification.

In-person sessions
NOVA Woodbridge Regional Center (WRC)
Saturdays: 3/27/2021, 4/17/2021, 5/8/2021
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Online sessions
Online in real-time via Zoom
Saturdays: 4/3/2021, 4/10/2021, 4/24/2021, 5/1/202
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

To register for this class, please click HERE

FastForward Eligible Program: To qualify for financial assistance for
FastForward programs, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. If you qualify, you will pay one-third of the cost of the program. Learn more.

For more information, please contact NOVA Workforce at novaworkforceanswers@nvcc.edu & (703) 503-6300

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Classes/Workshops, Programs and Courses

AGILE for Project Management

Agile project management is an iterative and incremental approach to planning and guiding project processes. In this program series, you will gain an understanding of the Agile Manifesto and its 12 Principles, learn the Lean principles of value and waste, and build a basic Kanban board and manage flow. Through hands-on exercises, you will explore Scrum roles, activities, and artifacts and develop a deeper understanding of the Agile mindset.

Update: Agile classes will be held online, live-streamed via Zoom. Learn a new skill while you are safe at home.

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