In 2024-2025, the VCCS AI Taskforce established the following strategic vision: As a transformative leader in education and workforce development, the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) will embrace the ethical use of AI to reduce barriers and enhance student learning, build collaborative industry partnerships, and increase operational efficiency to empower our students with the knowledge (Read the full article…)
Upcoming Career Center Student Events
Monday, 3/23, All day event: Exploring Careers through Virtual Reality Tuesday, 3/24, 12:00PM-1:00PM: Entrepreneurial Workshop: Critical Considerations for Small Businesses Thursday, 3/25, 11:30Am-1:30PM: Employer On-Campus Recruitment Participating Organizations: American HealthCare Berglund Automotive Children’s Nest Learning Center CSE Inc. Dorsett Controls Optical Cable Corporation Oya Construction Wintergreen Resort Wise Staffing Group Thursday, 3/26, 1:00PM-3:00PM: Ready, Set, (Read the full article…)
Dental Hygiene Students Represent Profession to Legislators in Richmond
Virginia Western Community College’s Dental Hygiene Program exists “to empower students to become ethical, self-directed primary care providers.” Students in the program lived out that mission even before graduation by uniting at a Rally Day in Virginia’s General Assembly to advocate for their profession and patients. “Rally Day was an exceptional educational and professional experience (Read the full article…)
Financial Literacy Workshop Series
April is Financial Literacy Awareness Month, and we’re excited to celebrate in a big way! Throughout April, Virginia Credit Union will be on campus hosting a series of dynamic and engaging financial literacy workshops designed to help students build confidence with their money. Encourage your students to register and take advantage of these valuable sessions! (Read the full article…)
Educational Foundation Universal Scholarship Application is Now Open!
Faculty and staff, please encourage students to apply for the 2026-27 Educational Foundation scholarships today! Students submit one easy online application that matches their answers to many different Foundation scholarships based on criteria for those scholarships. The Foundation now offers more than 130 scholarships for part- and full-time students, new or returning, with a wide range of (Read the full article…)