Are you looking to pursue an in-demand career close to home, but unsure of what industries are hiring in your community? You’ve come to the right place. Family members, friends, teachers and even current employers will often offer well-intentioned advice on what career you should pursue and what will make you the most money down […]
Three Early Childhood Education Roles Within a Childcare Provider Setting
With an early childhood education associate degree, you can work in a variety of settings – including public and private settings, church-based programs – even home-based programs hosted out of your own home. If you’re more interested in a standalone childcare provider setting, there are three primary steps on the career ladder, and they all […]
How the Bedford County Office of Economic Development Connects Students with Opportunities Right in Their Community
Here at Virginia’s Community Colleges, we know how important it is to connect students with the resources they need– especially when it comes to finding the right career. That’s why places like the Bedford County Office of Economic Development offer students a way to discover jobs right outside their door. In Bedford County, the Bedford […]
How G3 Has Helped Make College More Affordable and Accessible for Virginians in Just One Year
This month, the G3 tuition assistance program is celebrating its first full year of helping make college more affordable for Virginians. This important milestone gives us the opportunity to highlight the successes of G3 and share how it has made a real difference for students across the state. In its first year, G3 tuition assistance […]
Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Helps the Region Thrive
It’s always great to have an advocate, and if you’re a business, student or working individual in the Lynchburg area, you can count on the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance to be yours. What does the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance do? The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance is the Lynchburg region’s combined chamber of commerce and regional […]
Here’s the Ultimate Summer Checklist to Help Prepare You for the Upcoming Semester
Between beach days, outdoor adventures and spending time with family and friends, your next semester at community college is likely the last thing on your mind. After all, you’re off for the summer – what work is there to possibly do? Well, you know what they say – a rolling stone gathers no moss– and […]
Keep Your G3 Skills Sharp with a Summer Internship, Externship or Volunteering Opportunity
According to social media, summer is the time to lounge by the pool, throw your worries aside and just relax. Well, for many of us, that is about as realistic as the Instagram filter that appears with those images. Depending on your situation, you may be taking summer classes or you may be working part […]
Virginia Career Works Central Region Works for Virginians
Remember when we were young, all we wanted to do was to grow up so we could be an adult and make our own decisions? But no one warned us that you have to find housing, find money to pay for bills, navigate insurance, make decisions about transportation, school and so much more. The weight […]
How Summer Classes Can Help You Get Ahead of the Game
As the spring semester at most colleges and universities roll to a close, many students are likely anticipating lying by the pool or taking a trip to the beach. While that’s understandable, it might benefit you to consider taking a summer class or two. That way you can come back in the fall ahead of […]
The Soft Skills You Need to Land a Good Career
When you find a position that interests you, you’ll typically check to see if it’s with a company you admire, the position’s earning potential, and if your experience makes you a qualified candidate. The truth is, you may not meet all the qualifications, but don’t let that stop you from applying. Your future boss isn’t […]