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VWCC, Harrison Museum host talk by Harris on Roanoke in 1940s
Virginia Western Community College and the Harrison Museum of African American Culture will host a historical talk by the Honorable Nelson Harris as part of the Artists and Musicians Lecture Series on Thursday, March 12. Harris, the former mayor of Roanoke City and an adjunct… Continue Reading VWCC, Harrison Museum host talk by Harris on Roanoke in 1940s
CCT celebrates graduation for new Precision Machining Credential Program
Virginia Western Community College’s School of Corporate and Career Training (CCT) celebrated the graduation of its first cohort in a newly designed Precision Machining Credential program recently. Eight students finished the five-course program, earning industry-recognized credentials to begin or advance in their careers. The program… Continue Reading CCT celebrates graduation for new Precision Machining Credential Program
New grant will help expand registered apprenticeship program
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) has awarded Virginia Western Community College a $140,000 grant to support the expansion of registered apprenticeship opportunities to help students gain a quality education in addition to on-the-job training in a rewarding career. Virginia Western is one of… Continue Reading New grant will help expand registered apprenticeship program
Register to vote before VA Super Tuesday primary
The 2020 Virginia Democratic Primary takes place March 3 as one of 14 presidential primary contests scheduled on Super Tuesday. The Virginia Primary is an open primary, wherein any registered voter can vote, regardless of party registration. You can register to vote on campus Tuesday,… Continue Reading Register to vote before VA Super Tuesday primary
Dantzler, James join Educational Foundation Board
David Dantzler and Rick James have joined the Board of Directors of the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation. Dantzler is District Manager of Kroger Mid-Atlantic and a member of the Foundation’s Scholarship and Grants Committee. James is Executive Vice President of Adams Construction Company… Continue Reading Dantzler, James join Educational Foundation Board
VWCC announces Local Advisory Board meetings for January
Virginia Western Community College announces that it will host its full Local Advisory Board meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, in the college’s Natural Science Center. The meeting is open to the public. Individuals interested in attending are asked to contact Amy Balzer… Continue Reading VWCC announces Local Advisory Board meetings for January