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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.
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