Events

Workforce Industry Learning Series Returns

You are invited to attend the next installment of the Workforce Industry Learning Series titled;

Northern Virginia’s Workforce Outlook: Future Workforce Development Challenges

Hosted by: Northern Virginia Community College’s Workforce Development Division

Dr. Stephen Fuller, Ph.D., a renowned Regional and International Economist, will give a presentation titled “Northern Virginia’s Workforce Outlook: Future Workforce Development Challenges”. During his presentation he will share his research findings and give attendees a glimpse into Northern Virginia’s economic future. Dr. Fuller will also focus on the changing job market and its occupational implications.

At the end of the presentation attendees will have the opportunity to ask Dr. Fuller and a panel of local business leaders questions regarding this important Northern Virginia economic topic.

Date: Thursday, March 13, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM  – 1:30 PM
Registration Fee: $30
Location: Ernst Cultural Center
Annandale Campus
8333 Little River Turnpike
Annandale, VA 22003

Space is limited and early registration is recommended. Lunch will be provided.
For more information, send an email to NOVA_customizedtraining@nvcc.edu or call 703.323.3281

 

 

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Workforce Development to Host Oil and Gas Industry Certification Program Information Sessions

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On January 15, 2014, NOVA’s Workforce Development Division will host two information sessions for their Oil and Gas Industry Certification Program.  The Two information sessions will be held at NOVA’s Woodbridge Campus, Arts and Science Building, Room 116 at the following times.

  • Session 1: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Session 2: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Seating for both sessions is limited. Light refreshments will be served.   Free Parking will be available in any B student parking lot.  For additional information and to register for either session, please call Stephanie Loving at 703-878-5755.

 

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Workforce Development Division Launches New Business Coalition

The NOVA Workforce Development Business Coalition (NOVA-WDBC) is a newly formed group comprised of NOVA representatives, business industry and government professionals. The WDBC works together to determine, develop, and implement training and education solutions for production of a skilled workforce in the areas of industry need. The WDBC is needed to provide NOVA WDD with direct input from the business industry on what training and education programs need to be developed and delivered to the workforce to produce the skills being sought by employers. The NOVA-WDBC will focus on the skills gaps and high need areas in a clear and timely fashion in order to help produce more qualified skilled workforce personnel for industry and government.  The first meeting of the WD Business Coalition will be December 3, 2013 at the Ernst Center on the NOVA Annandale Campus, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.  For more information please contact Cinthia Molinari via email camolinari@nvcc.edu  or phone 703-323-3281.

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New Training Collaboration Leads to First Graduation

NOVA Staff, Wendy Tetteh, Job Center Coordinator and Students.
NOVA Staff, Wendy Tetteh, Job Center Coordinator and Students.

 

NOVA’s Workforce Development Division is pleased to announce a training collaboration with the Fairfax County Department of Family Services *(VIEW program).  This collaboration has given us the opportunity to offer an Administrative Assistant Training Program at their new Fairfax Job Center in the Fairfax County Department of Family Services.  The new Fairfax Job Center opened its doors during the first week of September, and we are honored to support their initiatives and look forward to serving the needs of their clients through ongoing customized training.

The first training class was presented Certificates of Completion by their instructor, Yvonne Morton, Adjunct Professor at Northern Virginia Community College on Friday, October 11.  Ms. Morton opened her comments to the ten students with the following group rally: “IT ONLY GETS…(cheered in sync) BETTER!” This group rally is indicative of the collaboration that was established between NOVA and the VIEW program.  We look forward to a long-term contract training collaboration with this vital community program.

 

* The Virginia Initiative for Employment not Welfare (VIEW) supports the efforts of families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to achieve independence through employment. VIEW focuses on the participants’ strengths and provides services to help them overcome job-related challenges, as well as personal, medical and family challenges that affect employment.

 

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Workforce Development Division to Host “The Chancellor’s Awards Recognition Program”

The VCCS has chosen NOVA’s Workforce Development Division to host The 2013 Chancellor’s Awards Recognition Program.  This is an annual event that recognizes top instructors throughout the State of Virginia.  This year’s honorees represent Germanna, Lord Fairfax and Northern Virginia Community Colleges.  Their efforts have benefitted countless individuals and have transformed lives by offering career changing opportunities.  The instructors efforts have helped to increase student success and retention, which has resulted in the colleges being recognized as a provider of choice by local and state organizations. This year’s program will take place on October 22, 2013 at the Woodbridge Campus, Arts & Science Center, located in Woodbridge, VA.