Kathleen Turner became a student at Eastern Shore Community College in 2010 for the first time. She had attended a four-year university for three years but moved home to be close to her family because she was expecting a child. But she didn’t want to stay stagnant. She decided to see what her local community […]
Masyn’s journey from Connecticut to Virginia signaled a significant shift in her pursuit of a career centered on helping others. Her story, intertwined with her experiences at Germanna Community College, offers valuable insight into the impact of Virginia G3. After completing her undergraduate studies at Radford University and immersing herself in a career, Masyn was […]
Deidra was no stranger to higher education. She had two advanced degrees, a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in psychology, but she always had a passion for the intersection of mental health and nursing. “After five years of working in a clinic helping individuals learn the behavioral skills they need to live normal lives […]
LaTonya first enrolled at one of Virginia’s Community Colleges in 2014, but life got in the way and her road back to school wasn’t the smoothest. Before re-enrolling at Tidewater Community College in 2022 to pursue an associate degree in human services, LaTonya served time in jail. Upon her release, she started a cleaning business, […]
Jordana Luck—a Smithfield, Virginia native— was surprised when her educational journey took an unexpected turn after completing her master’s degree in 2005, raising five children and working as a teacher. Around four years ago, Jordana began volunteering in grief support groups within her community. This experience ignited a desire for further training and knowledge in […]
Jordan got a head start as a dual enrollment high school student, but he still had to navigate financial barriers when he started community college. Fortunately, he discovered that he was eligible for G3, which allowed him to focus on his studies, earning him the role of commencement speaker at his TCC graduation. Jordan shares […]
JaLena grew up loving everything to do with technology, computers and robotics. Thanks to G3 tuition assistance, she was able to turn that passion into a career. She chose to study information technology at Patrick & Henry Community College and has found success after success along the way. Here’s her G3 story: How has G3 […]
You don’t have to travel far to understand the critical role skilled trades play in our infrastructure. From heavy equipment to commercial trucks, these operators help move goods and build and maintain our roads, bridges and tunnels. At Camp Community College, there are several of these training programs available, but one that isn’t that common […]
The Virginia G3 program has been around for a little more than two years and has helped thousands of students pursue a degree or certificate without worrying about the cost of tuition. To close out 2023, we’re sharing just a few success stories from students who took the leap and made their dreams come true […]
We love having the opportunity to speak with students who are currently enrolled or have recently completed a G3 program. One of those students is Joshua who is studying respiratory therapy at Tidewater Community College and plans on graduating in May. Here’s his story. Tell Us a Little About Yourself I’m originally from Columbus, Ohio […]
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