At Central Virginia Community College (CVCC), there’s no shortage of opportunities for students in Lynchburg, Va.. As the only public college of the five higher education institutions in the area, CVCC provides an outlet for individuals looking for an affordable, accessible education. Michael Farris, dean of…
Suzanne Ostling is the associate vice president for student affairs at Mountain Gateway Community College. Her journey resonates deeply with students, because as the students around her are resilient in their academic journeys, so is she. She is in the middle of her pursuit of a…
Virginia needs about 40,000 hires over the next decade to build the solar capacity required to comply with the Virginia Clean Economy Act and support private industries wanting to use renewable energy resources. “It’s really an all-hands-on-deck situation that needs people of all education levels” said…
Hindsight is 20/20 for many adults who may spend the first few years (or more) after high school hopping from major to major, or job to job, because they didn’t have a chance to explore what path was right for them earlier in life. But, thanks…
Matt McGraw, chief workforce officer at Mountain Gateway Community College, emphasized that there’s nothing else in the world like American community colleges. In Virginia, community colleges work diligently to stay connected to local industries and employers. FastForward’s short-term credential training program fosters this local connection by…
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the luck of the Irish isn’t the only place to find fortune. At Virginia’s Community Colleges, stirring up opportunities, finding a great career and connecting with the right employer isn’t left up to chance. We sat down with CJ Caudill, Director…