{"id":2299,"date":"2020-03-03T14:13:33","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T19:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/news\/?p=2299"},"modified":"2022-03-07T15:34:49","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T20:34:49","slug":"new-scholarship-helps-launch-construction-management-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/news\/2020\/03\/03\/new-scholarship-helps-launch-construction-management-program\/","title":{"rendered":"New scholarship helps launch construction management program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Virginia Western Community College began its Spring 2020 semester with a new Construction Management Career Studies Certificate that prepares students to obtain entry-level management jobs in the commercial and residential construction sectors. Developed in collaboration with local industry professionals and businesses, the program will provide students such in-demand skills as cost estimating, safety and building code compliance, supervision and project management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To assist in launching the program,\nVirginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) donated $50,000 to initiate a\nConstruction Management Scholarship with the Virginia Western Community College\nEducational Foundation. Recipients can apply through May 3, 2020, for a\nscholarship that will cover the cost of tuition, books and fees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We hear from construction\ncompanies in the Roanoke Region all the time about their need for qualified and\nquality employees,&#8221; said Yvonne Campbell, Dean of the School of Business,\nTechnology and Trades. &#8220;This program is going to help students get a start in\nthe industry while helping drive the local economy. We are so thrilled and\nthankful that VHDA sees the value this program will bring to our community and\nis helping overcome barriers students may have.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Construction Management program\noffers flexibility for students who want to pursue the certificate part-time\nwhile still working during the day. Most of the program&#8217;s classes are offered\nduring evenings, and some can be completed in a weekend. If attending\nfull-time, students can complete the fast-track program in two semesters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Educational Foundation projects\nthe VHDA donation will provide the financial support needed for at least 11\nstudents to complete the Construction Management program. The Educational\nFoundation and VHDA are seeking industry support of the scholarship to continue\nits impact for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&#8220;This scholarship program will help fill the\nshortage of skilled workers in the construction industry, which in turn will\nhelp increase the amount of affordable housing in the Commonwealth,&#8221; said VHDA\nChief Executive Officer Susan Dewey. &#8220;We are very pleased to help Virginians\npursue their certificates in construction management, and we would like to\nthank the Roanoke Regional Housing Network and Virginia Western Community\nCollege for helping to make this program a reality.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students completing the 24-credit Construction Management program will earn a Career Studies Certificate as well as OSHA and CPR certifications that are embedded within the program. To learn more about the Construction Management program, call (540) 857-7272 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/building-trades\/construction-management\/\">https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/building-trades\/construction-management\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For information about the Construction Management Scholarship or to donate, contact Philanthropy Director Amanda Mansfield at (540) 857-6962 or <a href=\"mailto:amansfield@virginiawestern.edu\">amansfield@virginiawestern.edu<\/a>. In addition to the Construction Management Scholarship, the Virginia Western Educational Foundation supports more than 120 additional scholarships for full- and part-time students in various programs of study. Applications for the Fall 2020 semester will be accepted through May 3, 2020. To learn more, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/scholarships\/\">https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/scholarships\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virginia Western Community College began its Spring 2020 semester with a new Construction Management Career Studies Certificate that prepares students to obtain entry-level management jobs in the commercial and residential construction sectors. 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