NOVA Career Services invites you to attend the GovCon Job and Internship Fair! This is a first-of-its-kind, special hiring event limited to government contractors on April 10, 2019, at the Higher Education Center (HEC), located at the NOVA Loudoun campus, from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm. Continue reading GovCon Job and Internship Fair
CompTIA Names NOVA Workforce an “Outstanding Partner”
At a recent summit event, CompTIA recognized 13 partners in the U.S. as leading the training, education, and certification of IT workers.
NOVA Workforce is a Bright Beginner honoree and was recognized as one of the 13 CompTIA partners making a significant contribution in developing IT talent. Continue reading CompTIA Names NOVA Workforce an “Outstanding Partner”
Student Spotlight: Francesca Roaelison
What is your occupation? What are some of your responsibilities?
As a psychology major at NOVA, my role as a math tutor is similar to helping patients face their problems, but instead of real-life problems, I help them solve mathematical ones. I guide them through a process so that they end up finding the solution themselves.
Student Spotlight: Eloisa Bambosa
What is your occupation? What are some of your responsibilities?
I’m a tech at Sentara Hospital. My responsibilities include taking vital signs, performing ECG, collecting species, drawing blood and documenting in EMR. I also communicate with patients,
families and team members on a constant basis. Continue reading Student Spotlight: Eloisa Bambosa
Employers Are Looking For These Four Soft Skills
One of NOVA’s Student Success Counselors, Michael Frasnelli, was quoted in a recent article on Virginia’s Community College’s website. Read an excerpt below:
“Ethical hacking, certified nurse aide, arc metal welder. These careers all have technical skills that are attainable through FastForward training. Employers will look at a person’s ability to measure blood pressure or weld cylindrical, tack-welded pieces – but they’re also looking for certain “soft skills” that aren’t necessarily written on your resume. Continue reading Employers Are Looking For These Four Soft Skills