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Community colleges train veterans for new careers
Paul Valentine is on a winding career path. After leaving the Army more than a decade ago, he got his commercial driver’s license at Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers
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Workforce training programs offer rapid career paths
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The Virginia Community College System is experiencing what one top official describes as a “tectonic shift.” Although transfer programs to four-year colleges still account for the largest enrollment demand in
VCU, VCCS to receive $3.5M for transfer student program
Mellon Foundation award continues pathways program
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The Mellon Foundation will award a combined $3.5 million to Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia Community College System, VCU announced Tuesday. “We are excited to continue our partnership on
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VFCCE names Ben Davenport chairman
Davenport is chair of Davenport Energy Inc.
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Davenport Energy Inc. Chairman Ben Davenport is the next chairman of The Virginia Foundation for Community College Education, the Richmond-based foundation announced Tuesday. In 2016, Davenport and his wife, Betty,
Thomas Nelson Community College renamed Va. Peninsula
School is fourth VCCS college given new name this year
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Thomas Nelson Community College, based in Hampton and James City County, will soon be called Virginia Peninsula Community College, the Virginia Community College System’s state board voted Thursday. In February,
Chancellor of Virginia’s community colleges to retire in summer 2022
Glenn DuBois is the longest-serving chancellor of Virginia Community College System
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Glenn DuBois, chancellor of the Virginia Community College System, will retire at the end of June 2022, he announced Tuesday. DuBois was hired in July 2001 and is the longest-serving
John Tyler Community College renamed Brightpoint
Slaveholding, Confederacy-supporting namesake didn't reflect institutional values, college said
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John Tyler Community College will become Brightpoint Community College after receiving unanimous approval from the Virginia Community College System state board in its Thursday meeting. On July 8, John Tyler
Tuition-free program for eligible community college students becomes law
"Get Skilled, Get a Job, Give Back" provides grants for low- and middle-income students
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Legislation creating a tuition-free community college program in Virginia became law Monday, as Gov. Ralph Northam held a bill signing ceremony at Northern Virginia Community College for the “Get Skilled,