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Virginia Western offers unique online chemistry course this fall
Students will have ability to fulfill lab requirements at home This fall semester, Virginia Western Community College is offering a completely online chemistry course designed with the non-science major in mind. Virginia Western is one of only a few schools within the Virginia Community College… Continue Reading Virginia Western offers unique online chemistry course this fall
Virginia Western now offering revamped manufacturing programs
Short-term Industrial Maintenance and Machining programs develop in-demand skills Virginia Western Community College’s Workforce Solutions is offering two revamped manufacturing programs starting this summer: Industrial Maintenance and Machining. Both programs consider possible credit for prior learning and offer financial assistance for those who qualify. The… Continue Reading Virginia Western now offering revamped manufacturing programs
Virginia Western Strategic Fund to honor Dr. Steger
In response to an outpouring of individual requests, the Educational Foundation has established the Virginia Western Educational Foundation Strategic Fund in honor of Dr. Charles W. Steger, Jr. The fund pays tribute to Dr. Steger’s inspiring leadership while Chairman of the Educational Foundation’s Board of… Continue Reading Virginia Western Strategic Fund to honor Dr. Steger
Friendship Health & Living honored for support of Virginia Western
Friendship Health & Living was recently awarded the 13th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. Virginia Western Community College nominated Friendship for its continued support of the college and its students. More than two dozen individuals, families, and businesses from around Virginia have earned… Continue Reading Friendship Health & Living honored for support of Virginia Western
Remembering Dr. Charles Steger
Virginia Western Community College lost a dear friend and inspiring leader on Sunday evening when Educational Foundation Board Chairman Charles William Steger Jr. died at age 70. Dr. Steger, the President Emeritus at Virginia Tech, served for three years leading the Educational Foundation Board of… Continue Reading Remembering Dr. Charles Steger
Grant funding supports Franklin County residents in manufacturing training
Franklin County residents looking to jump-start a career in manufacturing can get the job training they need at half the cost due to a grant from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission. Young people, job seekers, and dislocated workers living in the tobacco region can… Continue Reading Grant funding supports Franklin County residents in manufacturing training