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Join Virginia Western Community College Workforce Solutions for a special event on July 2nd from 9 am – 11 am as we announce our new role with the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) and highlight the advancements made in our Mechatronics Program to better serve our community and area organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event Agenda<\/u><\/strong>
9-9:30 am Networking & Light Refreshments
9:30-10 am Remarks by Virginia Western Community College
10-11 am Tours of Our World-Class STEM Facility

Please RSVP here: Virginia Western Community College NC3 Media Event<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions? Contact workforce@virginiawestern.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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