In a world with so many options, it can be hard to find an internship or career path that just feels –right. However, if you enjoy a variety of work, prefer experiential learning and find satisfaction in tangible outcomes, a career in construction may be the perfect fit for you. The Branch Group (TBG), based […]
Have you ever thought about what goes into the construction of the roads you drive on, the bridges you cross and the buildings you walk into every day? Even before development begins, a lot of hard work goes into producing the materials that make construction possible. One Virginia company, Boxley, has been working with ballast—a […]
Virginia will always need healthcare professionals to study, diagnose and treat illnesses and improve overall health outcomes for our communities. Healthcare is a wide-spanning industry that encompasses a variety of specialized jobs, which means you don’t have to go to medical school to work in the medical world. Whether you work directly with patients, in […]
Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country, and in the wake of a pandemic, the current global health crisis and the increased demand for healthcare professionals, it shows no signs of slowing down. Fortunately, with the support of G3, enrolling in a healthcare program has never been more accessible or affordable. The […]
Just because you get a bachelor’s degree, doesn’t mean that’s the final step in the journey. Sure, you can advance to higher education, like a master’s or doctorate, but for some students, they finish that four-year program and realize the career direction they’ve started down isn’t right for them. For Melissa, she had her bachelor’s […]
Virginia’s Community Colleges offers G3 tuition assistance at all 23 of its community colleges. So, while it’s easier than ever to find a G3 program close to you (you’re never more than 30 minutes from a community college in Virginia), we’re breaking down the steps to apply and enroll in a G3-approved program. Remember, before […]
The Virginia G3 program has been around for just over a year, and in that time, over 11,000 students have had their tuition bills brought down to $0 thanks to the last-dollar funding provided by the program. We could go on for days singing the praises of what G3 tuition assistance means and the impact […]
For some students the first week of classes is exciting and full of possibility. For others, it can be overwhelming to receive a syllabus from each course and worry about the semester ahead. However you feel about starting a new semester, staying organized will keep your nerves in check and set you up for success. […]
G3 offers a variety of different educational paths for students with a passion to help others. From human services credentials to public safety certifications, there are so many ways to take a leap and start making real, positive changes in the world. Speaking of making a positive change – that’s exactly what Freedom 4/24 is […]
When it comes to G3, programs are based on the needs in local communities. That’s why the G3-eligible programs offered in your area may be different from other areas of the state. If there is a particular industry or trade you are interested in, it’s worth doing some research on which regions have the most […]
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