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Virginia Western event puts spotlight on administrative professionals
The Virginia Western Community College Workforce Solutions Division launches “Let Them Shine: An Administrative Professionals Celebration,” an annual event to recognize and invest in those who fill these key roles in organizations across the region. Virginia Western Community College Workforce Solutions Division will host “Let… Continue Reading Virginia Western event puts spotlight on administrative professionals
Virginia Western Corporate Training workshops help employers provide for professionals’ growth
In today’s employment climate, workers are increasingly vocal about their desire to be valued in their work. Organizations can invest in employees by giving them resources through corporate training — but to be effective, this training must be relevant and applicable to their daily lives.… Continue Reading Virginia Western Corporate Training workshops help employers provide for professionals’ growth
Virginia Western Nursing Program achieves 100% pass rate on NCLEX
Virginia Western Community College’s Nursing Program has unlocked an achievement: 100 percent of graduates sitting for the NCLEX-RN exam in 2023 passed on the first attempt. Virginia Western’s 2023 Associate of Applied Science in Nursing graduates all passed the NCLEX-RN exam on the first attempt… Continue Reading Virginia Western Nursing Program achieves 100% pass rate on NCLEX
Magazine’s 40 Under 40 series features honorees connected with Virginia Western
Three alumni and one faculty member were featured among The Roanoker magazine’s 40 Under 40 cohort for 2024. The Roanoker has featured the series annually since 2019 and honors young professionals working tirelessly to affect positive change across the community. Nominees are evaluated not only… Continue Reading Magazine’s 40 Under 40 series features honorees connected with Virginia Western
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service reaches community needs
Feeding Southwest Virginia staff member James Andrews (front center) with volunteers on Jan. 12. The Day of Service included morning and afternoon shifts at the warehouse, and volunteers also prepared meals for the Children’s Kitchen at the Solutions Center. Virginia Western volunteers worked alongside volunteers… Continue Reading Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service reaches community needs
New historical marker sheds light on Virginia Western’s role in state history
A brisk morning set the scene for the unveiling of the new historical marker at Virginia Western Community College. Dr. Nelson Harris applied for the historical marker through the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. The marker describes Virginia Western’s role in the founding of the… Continue Reading New historical marker sheds light on Virginia Western’s role in state history