December 15, 2015By

CDL program boasts 86 percent job placement rate for year

Virginia Western Community College announces that through its partnership with CDS Tractor Trailer Training, 251 students graduated and received a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in 2015 with a job placement rate of 86 percent. As the shortage of truck drivers continues to grow… Continue Reading CDL program boasts 86 percent job placement rate for year
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December 14, 2015By

Virginia Western student finds strong motivation

Bench. Deadlift. Squat. That’s Devvin Guzman’s world right now. The 20-year-old Virginia Western Community College student from Hardy, will be focused on those three events on Jan. 16 at the United States Powerlifting Association Raleigh Ruckus competition in Raleigh, N.C. For Devvin, his first powerlifting… Continue Reading Virginia Western student finds strong motivation
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November 12, 2015By

New initiative provides financial assistance for non-credit career and technical programs

Virginia Western Community College announces a new initiative that provides financial assistance for students enrolling in career and technical education (CTE) programs leading to industry credentials or licenses. Financial Assistance for Noncredit Training leading to Industry Credentials (FANTIC) is a pilot program through Virginia Western’s Workforce… Continue Reading New initiative provides financial assistance for non-credit career and technical programs
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November 9, 2015By

Local Board member Jones awarded statewide honor for exemplary service

Virginia Western Community College announces that Forest G. Jones has been honored with the State Board for Community Colleges’ 2015 Chairman’s Award for College Board Member Exemplary Service. Dr. Glenn DuBois, Chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges, presented the award to Jones at a recent system-wide… Continue Reading Local Board member Jones awarded statewide honor for exemplary service
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November 6, 2015By

Fralin receives national recognition for dedication to Virginia Western

Virginia Western Community College’s Educational Foundation announces that W. Heywood Fralin, Chairman of Medical Facilities America and co-trustee of the Horace G. Fralin Charitable Trust, has received a prestigious national Benefactor Award from the Council for Resource Development (CRD). The award was presented in recognition… Continue Reading Fralin receives national recognition for dedication to Virginia Western
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September 1, 2015By

Virginia Western to host free opening reception on Sept. 10 for unique student art exhibit

Virginia Western Community College invites the public to a free opening reception with refreshments for a unique student art exhibit that will highlight the connection between the sciences and art. LENS: Magnifying Biology Through Art will demonstrate how creativity interplays with scientific discovery. WHAT:         LENS:… Continue Reading Virginia Western to host free opening reception on Sept. 10 for unique student art exhibit
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August 11, 2015By

Sandel: Grant funds provide training for the next generation of engineers

There is a growing awareness in the Roanoke Valley of the impact that technological innovation has on economic competitiveness and the emerging demand for a skilled workforce. At Virginia Western Community College, we are responding to the need by transforming the scale and scope of… Continue Reading Sandel: Grant funds provide training for the next generation of engineers
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July 9, 2015By

Virginia Western art professor Thomas to debut new work at California showcase

Virginia Western Community College art professor Sue Steele Thomas will debut several new pieces including works featuring famous Italian marques at the Automotive Fine Arts Society (AFAS) exhibit during the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 16 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The AFAS… Continue Reading Virginia Western art professor Thomas to debut new work at California showcase
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May 26, 2015By

Plastics One supports Virginia Western’s Community College Access Program with $100,000 gift

Virginia Western Community College’s Educational Foundation held a naming ceremony for the Plastics One Student Information Center, in recognition of a $100,000 contribution by Plastics One to support Virginia Western’s Community College Access Program. A check presentation and reception was held onsite May 20 at the… Continue Reading Plastics One supports Virginia Western’s Community College Access Program with $100,000 gift
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April 13, 2015By

New study shows economic impact of Virginia Western on region

A new study shows that Virginia Western Community College creates a significant positive impact on the region’s economy, generating a strong return on investment for students, society and taxpayers. Demonstrating the Economic Value of Virginia Western Community College, which was conducted by Economic Modeling Specialists… Continue Reading New study shows economic impact of Virginia Western on region
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