Virginia Western Community College’s Workforce Development department in association with the Mid-Atlantic OTI Education Center will offer Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) training in October and November. All classes will be offered on Virginia Western’s Roanoke campus and will include training materials, lunch and… Continue Reading Virginia Western to offer OSHA training courses in October and NovemberRead More

The continuing support of a Foundation for Roanoke Valley grant will mean that more non-native residents will have access to and can afford English classes at Virginia Western Community College to build rewarding careers. The Katherine Nelson Fishburn Foundation Fund is providing $1,000 to the… Continue Reading Foundation for Roanoke Valley continues support for ESL classes at Virginia WesternRead More

Virginia Western Community College’s Lindsey Narmour, a second-year student from Ferrum, has been awarded a 2013 Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. The scholarships were awarded to 73 of the nation’s best community college students who seek to complete their bachelor’s degrees… Continue Reading VWCC student earns prestigious Jack Kent Cooke ScholarshipRead More

Sue Steele Thomas, a professor in the Art Department, will have three more of her works of art featured in the Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car magazine.  In addition, an article in the May 2013 edition will spotlight her work. Click her to view the… Continue Reading Art faculty member’s work in national spotlightRead More