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PTK honor society hosting fundraiser to support local refugee program
The student-led Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society at Virginia Western Community College is holding a fundraiser during the month of February to support Commonwealth Catholic Charities and the organization’s work with refugee resettlement. The “Share the Love” fundraiser began with the on-campus sale of… Continue Reading PTK honor society hosting fundraiser to support local refugee program
Woods Rogers law firm pledges $50,000 to support new RAMP business accelerator
The Virginia law firm of Wood Rogers PLC will donate $50,000 to the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation in support of the new RAMP technology business accelerator opening in downtown Roanoke. Under a five year agreement, Woods Rogers will contribute $10,000 per year to… Continue Reading Woods Rogers law firm pledges $50,000 to support new RAMP business accelerator
Build a new career in the new year through Workforce Solutions
Virginia Western Community College’s Workforce Solutions will host a pair of free open houses in January to provide information on how our training programs can lead to a new career in the new year. Workforce Solutions coordinators will be on hand to discuss specific short-term… Continue Reading Build a new career in the new year through Workforce Solutions
A record 58 teams compete in VWCC Autonomous Robotics Competition
Virginia Western Community College hosted its 10th annual VWCC Autonomous Robotics Competition on Saturday with a record 58 teams and 188 participants from middle school to corporate competing for the top prize. Team Xerxes, comprised of two community college students and a high school student… Continue Reading A record 58 teams compete in VWCC Autonomous Robotics Competition
RAMP business accelerator awarded $40,000 state grant
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe today announced the awarding of a $40,000 state grant to support the development of entrepreneurial classes at RAMP, a new technology business accelerator planned for downtown Roanoke in spring 2017. The goal of the state’s Building Entrepreneurial Economies (BEE) grant program… Continue Reading RAMP business accelerator awarded $40,000 state grant
Virginia Western students to hold mock Presidential and Vice Presidential forum
Virginia Western Community College students will hold a Presidential and Vice Presidential mock forum in the college’s Natural Science Center from 4:15-5:15 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3. Students, faculty, staff and the general public are invited to attend this free event and learn more about… Continue Reading Virginia Western students to hold mock Presidential and Vice Presidential forum