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Are the region’s education, business sectors making the grade?
Panelists from the Roanoke Valley’s business and education sectors discuss how they work together, and the importance of partnerships between Virginia Western and the community. Read the full article at: http://www.roanoke.com/business/wb/293810.
Virginia Western Developing State’s Geospatial Workforce Through Partnership
Virginia Western Community College is partnering with colleges throughout Virginia to help develop the state’s workforce in the growing geospatial industry. The geospatial industry, encompassing geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), remote sensing, and the emerging technologies and applications that support the collection,… Continue Reading Virginia Western Developing State’s Geospatial Workforce Through Partnership
Al Pollard Memorial Foundation Honored with 2011 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy
The Al Pollard Memorial Foundation of Roanoke has earned the 2011 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. Virginia Western Community College nominated the Pollard Foundation for the statewide award, which was given at a luncheon ceremony at the Country Club of Virginia on April 19.… Continue Reading Al Pollard Memorial Foundation Honored with 2011 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy
2011-2012 Ambassadors
Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Ambassadors! Travis Austin Hilarie Baber Brianna Barrow Irene Bethel Daniel Chandler Renee Grivois Megan Hostetter Josh Roepke Evan Smith Vikki Walker The Ambassadors will serve our campus in many ways, and will develop their leadership skills in the process. They will… Continue Reading 2011-2012 Ambassadors
Earth Week Speakers now on YouTube
Miss one of the Earth Week presentations? Check them out on the Media Geeks YouTube page! Earth Week 2011 Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=B84F071A42F6B1EE
Virginia Western Educational Foundation partners with Kroger, Stop In Food Stores to make college a reality for local students
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, Inc., announces a new partnership with Kroger and Stop In Food Stores to make May the Community College Access Program (CCAP) Month. Throughout the Roanoke Valley, customers will have the opportunity to support CCAP, which helps area high… Continue Reading Virginia Western Educational Foundation partners with Kroger, Stop In Food Stores to make college a reality for local students