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Virginia Western Community College Expands Offerings at Greenfield Education & Training Center

A celebration of the new programs and facilities will be marked with a ribbon cutting and open house on September 26, 2024.

Virginia Western Introduces Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Training at the EnVision Center

For many, this training will be low to no cost, leading to an in-demand career in healthcare.

Virginia Western Invites K-8 Students and Families to STEM Day on Saturday, April 13

This free event includes hands-on activities and food.

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 Corporate Training Workshops Help Employers Provide for Professionals’ Growth

All are one-day, high-engagement sessions.

Fierce Dedication to Heritage

Victoria Ferguson works tirelessly to ensure that the true history of the Indigenous people of our region is told.

Virginia Western Community College Sees Enrollment Growth Continue Upward Pattern

Enrollment has increased for five consecutive semesters (Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Summer 2023, and Fall 2023).

Resiliency Unleashed Group Coaching Circle with Lindsay McKinnon

What do you get when you combine a group coaching circle, a book club and a fun social gathering? Resiliency Unleashed Group Coaching Circle with Lindsay McKinnon!

Roanoke College, Virginia Western Community College Establish New Partnership

The Rapid Maroons Program strengthens the pipeline from Virginia Western to Roanoke by giving community college students access to advising services and campus activities that can smooth their transition to the four-year college.

Women Impact Virginia Summit to Lift Women’s Voices, Share Lessons in Leadership

Women Impact Virginia connects professional women across the commonwealth and gives them the resources they need to succeed.

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Virginia Western Community College Expands Offerings at Greenfield Education & Training Center

A celebration of the new programs and facilities will be marked with a ribbon cutting and open house on September 26, 2024.
Virginia Western Community College is offering a six-week Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) training program at the Roanoke EnVision Center, 2607 Salem Turnpike N.W. Photo courtesy of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

Virginia Western Introduces Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Training at the EnVision Center

For many, this training will be low to no cost, leading to an in-demand career in healthcare.
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Virginia Western Invites K-8 Students and Families to STEM Day on Saturday, April 13

This free event includes hands-on activities and food.
Virginia Western Community College Workforce Solutions Division will host “Let Them Shine: An Administrative Professionals Celebration” at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center on April 24.

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 faculty member Alexander Scott will be leading workshops on Re-engineering Communication in the Workplace and AI and the Workplace.

Virginia Western Corporate Training Workshops Help Employers Provide for Professionals’ Growth

All are one-day, high-engagement sessions.
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Fierce Dedication to Heritage

Victoria Ferguson works tirelessly to ensure that the true history of the Indigenous people of our region is told.
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Virginia Western Community College Sees Enrollment Growth Continue Upward Pattern

Enrollment has increased for five consecutive semesters (Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Summer 2023, and Fall 2023).
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Resiliency Unleashed Group Coaching Circle with Lindsay McKinnon

What do you get when you combine a group coaching circle, a book club and a fun social gathering? Resiliency Unleashed Group Coaching Circle with Lindsay McKinnon!
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Roanoke College, Virginia Western Community College Establish New Partnership

The Rapid Maroons Program strengthens the pipeline from Virginia Western to Roanoke by giving community college students access to advising services and campus activities that can smooth their transition to the four-year college.
The WIV Summit takes place the fall of each year in a different location around the Commonwealth.

Women Impact Virginia Summit to Lift Women’s Voices, Share Lessons in Leadership

Women Impact Virginia connects professional women across the commonwealth and gives them the resources they need to succeed.
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