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Training Virginians for the Jobs Virginia Actually Needs

The Developing Virginia’s Talent committee is connecting credentials to careers — and nearly 50,000 Virginians still working in the Commonwealth are proof. By Jean Runyon and Catherine Finnegan Craig Butterworth […]

A New Voice for Staff: CSAC Holds Its Inaugural Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2026 MEDIA CONTACT: Craig Butterworth PR Coordinator cbutterworth@vccs.edu Virginia’s Community College System formally launches the Chancellor’s Staff Advisory Committee — giving staff employees a direct […]

State Board for Community Colleges to consider 2026-27 Tuition and Fees at meeting on May 21, 2026

In accordance with Section 23.1-307 (D) of the Code of Virginia, the State Board for Community Colleges provides notice that at its regular business meeting on May 21, 2026, it […]

More Than 200 Students Take Virginia’s Community Colleges’ Case Directly to the General Assembly

Virginia’s 23 community colleges sent a large student delegation to Richmond on February 18 for Community College Student Day — the system’s most visible annual advocacy effort. Why it matters […]

More than 200 Virginia Community College Students and Staff Converge on Capitol for Unified Advocacy Day

MEDIA CONTACT: Craig Butterworth PR Coordinator (804) 516-8473 2.18.26 RICHMOND, VA – More than 200 students and college administrators representing Virginia’s 23 community colleges are at the General Assembly […]

Four of Virginia’s Community Colleges will take part in nationwide initiative to design and implement shortened academic terms

Achieving the Dream has launched a five-year, evidence-based initiative to help community colleges adopt shortened academic terms as a strategy for improving student success. Achieving the Dream (ATD) is a national, […]

First-hand experience: Digital accessibility does matter

November 25, 2025
By Jim Babb

“Digital accessibility is about building connection with your students and ensuring everyone has the tools they need to succeed,” says TCC Biology and Environmental Science Professor Staci Forgey. “Digital Accessibility […]

State Board Spotlight: New VCCS 5-Year Plan, Chancellor’s Fellows

November 25, 2025
By Jim Babb

At its meeting on November 20, the VCCS State Board unanimously endorsed Chancellor David Doré’s vision, strategy, assumptions, and goals in the One System: five-year plan. The plan aims to […]

Honoring those who go the extra mile for workforce training

November 21, 2025
By Jim Babb

It’s not a stretch to argue that Keith Harkins has helped to keep the lights on across the Commonwealth. As VP of Workforce and Academic Programs at Southside Virginia Community […]

Hire Education Conference spotlights innovations in workforce training

November 21, 2025
By Jim Babb

“The theme of this year’s conference, ‘Mission Employable: Agents of Workforce Development,’ reflects our shared commitment to equipping students with the skills and experiences they need to thrive in an […]

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